Manager, Talent Planning-Competency, Assessments & Career Management
Framingham, MA

Job Description

DescriptionManager - Competency, Assessments & Career Management

Summary of Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Senior Manager - Talent Planning & Performance, this position is responsible for the research, strategy, implementation, and management of competency, assessment and career-related initiatives that increase organizational performance. This role provides full-scale project management, expertise, and ongoing consulting to senior leaders and HR partners across the organization.

Job Description:

* In partnership with HRBPs and business leaders, define competencies, proficiency levels, skills and behavioral indicators for roles across the organization.
* Create success profiles and ensure alignment with talent strategy and desired culture.
* Collaborate with Learning & Development team to identify experiences and learning opportunities critical to the development of core competencies and skills (e.g. formal training, job rotation, cross-functional or temporary assignment, executive coaching)
* Design and deploy tools, materials, and practices that ensure competency models are integrated across HR functions
* Develop career maps that display a systematic progression (vertically and laterally) of roles throughout the organization
* Manage portfolio of assessments (360's, Hogan, MBTI, etc.) and advise on usage and best-in-class practices
* Integrate organizational values and Leadership Framework into the competency and assessment strategy
* Support development of templates and tools for career development conversations
* Develop set of quantifiable measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the competency architecture, including a mechanism to gather feedback from employees, managers, and other users.
* Lead projects from discovery and design through to completion (e.g., develop project plan, lead meetings, etc.)

QualificationsKnowledge and Skill Requirements:

* BA/BS with 8+ years of progressive experience in Leader Development and/or Organization Development
* MA/MS/MBA in Human Resources, Organizational Development/Psychology or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
* Advanced project and program management skills, to include planning and execution; demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage the change process; lead multiple complex projects simultaneously within aggressive timeframes with minimal supervision.
* Successful track record designing and managing multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
* Impeccable customer service, interpersonal, and team building skills
* Must be proactive, a self-starter, and results oriented
* Ability to partner closely with senior executives and execute quickly
* Flexible and agile in your approach to leveraging data and making rapid decisions
* Willing to get involved in a variety of tasks from high level strategic to detailed and routine tasks
* Flexible and adaptable when dealing with ambiguity, conflicting priorities and crises
* Design and adult learning (e.g., ADDIE Model, Design Thinking, Kirkpatrick Model, Bloom's Taxonomy) knowledge

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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