Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

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Join us for an opportunity to shape the future of talent at a leading organization. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Talent Development Consultant to lead and manage critical talent management initiatives, ensuring the organization develops and retains top talent. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic consultant and executor, driving programs that strengthen succession planning, strategic workforce planning, calibration, and the development of high-potential employees, in addition to other critical talent initiatives. This role requires a blend of strategic foresight, program execution, and collaborative consulting.

What you will do

• Oversee and manage aspects of the talent management process that may include goal setting, performance reviews, succession planning, talent calibration and senior level talent discussions.

• Partner and communicate effectively with HRBPs, business leaders, and stakeholders to align talent strategies with business objectives.

• Act as a thought leader in the talent space providing innovative solutions and influence over the organization's talent strategies that enable a future-ready workforce

• Drive strategic workforce planning initiatives and develop career pathing frameworks to align talent development with organizational goals

• Manage long term talent related projects and initiatives that require strong project management skills, collaboration and a bias for action, being proactive to flag issues before they become issues, ensuring alignment of key partners and stakeholders, and an ability to understand and communicate implications and make connections.

• Utilize strong written communication developing guides, resources, and tools to be used by various audiences

• Enhance and optimize Workday systems to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience for end users, improving accessibility and functionality for talent-related processes.

• Facilitate talent calibration discussions to ensure consistent evaluation of employee potential and readiness.

• Evaluate and implement tools and resources to enhance talent development and assessment processes.

• Leverage data analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and provide insights on talent trends, pipeline health, and leadership readiness.

• Regularly report on talent development metrics to key stakeholders and recommend data-driven improvements.

• Assists in educating employees and leaders on the talent management process, resources, and systems

What you will bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience

• 7+ years of experience in talent management, leadership development, or a related HR function.

• Experience developing and leading talent management programs and processes with proven experience in succession planning, strategic workforce planning, talent calibration, and high-potential development programs.

• Experience managing large scale cross functional projects involving multiple stakeholders

• Proficiency in talent assessment tools and methodologies.

• Ability to analyze and interpret talent data to inform decision-making.

• Demonstrated success in interacting and influencing across all management levels

• Ability to think strategically, to process and connect seemingly unrelated information, to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and draw conclusions and recommendations

• Organized, self-motivated, flexible, creative, and motivated by working in a rapidly changing environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate, engage, and inspire others

• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Self-aware active learner who strives to be a part of an open development-oriented team

What will set you apart

• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

• Familiarity with tools such as Workday, Service Now, Peakon, or other HR systems.

• Certification in talent assessment or development tools (e.g., Hogan, Korn Ferry, etc.).

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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