Manager of Talent and Performance Management

Position Purpose:

Manage the design and development of key organization effectiveness projects, programs, and processes. Serve as consultant to mid-level and senior leaders across The Home Depot to optimize effectiveness of business initiatives. Hold accountability for key OE area(s) (Selection Tools, Assessment Processes, Associate Surveys). Utilize the capabilities of more junior members the OE team, but will be self-managing in project execution, influencing others for resource allocation and acceptance of direction. Propose solutions to key organizational issues to Talent Management leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• - provide OE consultation and support to the strategy teams for any new business/process initiatives (e.g., Attrition Reduction)
60% OE Program Design and Development
• - Design and develop specific OE programs and processes as needed by the business to improve performance (e.g., Individual and Organizational Assessments)
5% Talent Development
• - Serve as support/coachg for key Talent Management Processes (Multi rater feedback, Talent Planning facilitator)
• 5% Support of Strategic Change/Organization Design initiatives - provide change management consulting support to OD/TM team.
• 5% Serve as expert consultant to members of THD HR community, providing sound guidance in areas that include selection, assessment, measurement, evaluation, leadership, change, facilitation, metrics, etc. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices in area of specialty
• 5% Assists other members of OE with projects, provides guidance to junior members of team, provides direction to contact resources as needed for project completion

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Position reports to Sr Mgr Talent and Performance Management
• Number of Direct Reports - 0

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors in I-O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Applied Psychology or related field
• 8 years work experience in the areas of talent planning, strategy, and performance management

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 7

Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Strong Technical Knowledge of I-O and Organizational Behavior fields; demonstrable capability to use of SPSS and MS Excel
• Project Management Skills: Able to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities; able to obtain resources so the work goals are accomplished on time and within budget; excellent organizational skills; proficient in managing large projects
• Communication Skills: Demonstrates an outstanding ability to communicate complex I/O Psychology and business concepts and solutions in a simple, practical fashion to a broad population of leaders; able to create open channels of communication and adapt message to fit different audiences; can express ideas clearly and concisely
• Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking Skills: Able to step back, see the bigger picture and solve problems demonstrating seasoned judgment; uses resources creatively to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Action Orientation and Drive for Results: Exceptional work ethic; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Customer Focused: Is passionate about meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with what is best for his/her customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect