Talent Development & Engagement Manager

What you will be doing in the role of a Talent Development and Engagement Manager

The primary objective of the Talent Development and Engagement Manager is to support our goal of being a “best in class” organization for both talent development and employee engagement. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive cultural and organizational transformation in support of our remote workforce. You'll work cross-functionally to design and implement programs that strengthen the employee experience and enable teams, leaders and the organization to perform at their best – through multilple stages of the employee lifecycle.

As part of this work, you will also partner closely with Recruiting, Learning & Development, and organization leaders to help create and deliver programs that enhance engagement, support employee growth and improve how results are achieved across the organization. A successful candidate is data-driven, deeply invested in building a strong culture, and experienced in developing scalable employee engagement and organizational development initatives from the ground up.

What you will bring to the table

Support programs aligned with Komen’s talent development strategy and org-wide initiatives to help continue to engage and develop Komen’s workforce
Assist with development and facilitation of training, Gallup Strengths coaching, career pathing, and skill building programs that are critical to long-term and short-term objectives
Prepare analysis and reporting of talent development program results and effectiveness, identifying potential gaps and areas of improvement
Serve as facilitator/trainer for org-wide learning opportunities
Administration of Quantum Workplace system and management of engagement, life cycle, and pulse surveys
Work with members of the Human Resources team to analyze and review answers from internal surveys questionnaires and communications to find trends in employee feedback
Assist with employee onboarding initiatives such as facilitating virtual employee onboarding (when necessary), managing and collaborating with instructional design team to develop new employee resources
Manage employee recognition/appreciation programs and initiatives such as Awardco, Tenure Awards, and Employee recognition events
Liaison with the Wellness Committee, Internal Communications, and FunRaisers (Komen’s employee engagement committee) to ensure integration, alignment, and amplification of messaging and an organization-wide calendar
Create "out of the box" initiatives to enhance the employee experience throughout the employee life cycle
Develop communications that help foster a company culture of respect and appreciation for individual differences
Manage the development and deployment of the bi-weekly HR newsletter
Lead the FunRaisers Committee in creating and implementing programs and social activities to keep a hybrid workforce engaged, feel a sense of belonging, and have fun
Oversee planning and budget of social activities and events including celebrations, holiday and seasonal parties, giving initiatives, and other annual events
Oversee the internal Team Komen initiative to drive engagement with mission and fundraising activities
Establish, share, and source best practices and guidelines for team meetings and teambuilding activities to drive consistent culture and experiences for employees
Oversee ad-hoc projects that further enhance the employee experience and contribute to a highly engaged organization
Stay abreast of trends, issues, experiences relating to talent development strategies, employee engagement and remote work-life

We know you will have and be able to

A bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ years of experience supporting or leading talent development, employee engagement and other people focused programs
Demonstrated experience facilitating engaging, inclusive learning experiences for diverse audiences, including leaders, managers and individual contributors
A passion for using data to drive desired results within an employee engagement program
A self-starter mentality with a high attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects at a time
The ability to design surveys, assess candidates/employees' needs, evaluate feedback, and translate those into actionable recommendations to improve company's work environment
Meet with stakeholders to determine opportunities to increase the employee experience via alignment in efforts across different areas of responsibilities.
Provide insight on organizational and change management techniques, while looking for opportunities to reinforce existing resources and programs through promotion and/or learning
Excellent presentation skills, writing, editing, and Excel manipulation - bring an ability to think and communicate information visually
Proven success building and implementing programs that inform and delight employees
Manage day-to-day employee engagement projects and programs to drive employee engagement and foster a high-performance culture. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities depending on business demands
Passion for developing culture and desire to champion a new employee engagement strategy

We would love if you also have and are able to

Posesses a coaching certification in an area of employee development, such as Gallup Strengths, DiSC, or other content facilitation certifications related to specific employee development programs (FranklinCovey, Culture Partners)
Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, groups and communities
Ability to respond flexibly and engage in creative problem-solving
Direct experience building and deploying surveys in the Quantum Workplace platform, along with experience building/editing dashboards to analyze data