Senior Director, Talent Management

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Senior Director of Talent Management will be responsible for designing, leading, and management of the strategies and programs related to employee development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement across the organization. This leadership role will work closely with our senior leadership and HR teams to ensure that the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent to meet current and future business needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, companywide talent management strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.

• Lead workforce planning and forecasting initiatives at all levels, ensuring a talent pipeline is in place for future organizational needs.

• Design and implement comprehensive employee development programs that foster career growth and continuous learning.

• Develop leadership development programs and succession plans to ensure strong leadership at all levels.

• Lead the full-cycle succession planning processes to ensure the continuity of key roles and leadership positions.

• Design a comprehensive skills-mapping process to identify and assess the current skills within the organization.

• Lead the design and implementation of performance management to ensure employees' goals align with organizational objectives. Heavy partnership with Compensation team to enable a pay for performance environment.

• Work with leadership to manage the performance review process and provide feedback on employee performance.

• Drive the culture of high performance, continuous feedback, and accountability across the organization.

• Develop and monitor employee engagement initiatives to ensure high morale and job satisfaction.

• Champion efforts to create an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture.

• Identify and deliver analyses related to workforce trends and best practices.

• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and 12+ years of progressive relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing talent strategies that have significantly impacted organizational success.

• Strong knowledge of talent management best practices, including recruitment, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.

• Ability to design and deliver solutions independently and work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.