What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Talent Management position at Metropolitan Community College?
Position Information
Position Information
Career Opportunity Number
24-166
Position Title:
Director of Talent Management
Location
Administrative Center
Position Type:
Full-Time
Class Category
Administrator
Job Open Date
01/31/2025
Job Close Date
02/28/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Initial Screen Date:
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervising and leading teams
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent management or a related HR field.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience working in higher education or matrix-organization environment.
Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals who possess:
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR), etc.
- Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing talent management strategies and initiatives.
- Previous experience working with senior leaders and executives to drive talent management initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Proven ability to manage and lead workforce or talent-related change initiatives within an organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong workforce or talent-based analytical skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -ability to translate data into talent management insights & decisions.
- Exceptional organizational, priority-management and project management skills,
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of talent management.
Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.
Compensation
The annual salary is between $74,106-$78,552. A competitive benefit package is included.
Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE:
- Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
- Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.
Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b,employeeassistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.*EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Class Summary
This is an Administrator management role which is responsible for providing strategic direction, integration leadership and end-to-end operational support to the Talent Lifecycle or Talent management processes for the College – inclusive of Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Talent development, Talent planning and other related work. In addition to providing leadership to the team of managers or professionals that directly manage these key functional areas – this role is responsible for partnering with the Head of HR and other Directors on delivering MCC HR strategies and enhancing overall employee experience within the College. It is likewise responsible for enabling end-to-end talent process linkage through internal collaboration, process renovation and technology enablement or implementation. This position serves the purpose of supporting and empowering the total Talent team and developing an integrated, end-to-end perspective of the various talent processes to elevate the value of Talent for the College.
Typical Essential Duties
We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Director of Talent Management. As the Director of Talent Management, the incumbent will play a critical role in developing and implementing talent management strategies that align with our organization’s goals and objectives. You will be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, as well as creating a positive and engaging work culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in talent management, a deep understanding of HR practices, and the ability to effectively lead and drive change within an ever-evolving organization.
Director, Talent Management Responsibilities
- Develop and implement talent management strategies, initiatives, and programs that support the recruitment, development, performance and retention of our valued employees and critical workforce teams.
- Provide organizational and T.M. practice leadership to key Talent areas. Support and empower the Talent leaders and their teams in streamlining, evolving and advocating for their enterprise processes – both from an integration and positive and growth-oriented employee experience standpoint.
- Develop, garner input, and implement a comprehensive talent management framework that can represent a roadmap for managing talent across the employee life cycle.
- In partnership with HR leadership, team and potential organizational peers, identify key goals and metrics to assess progress in building talent management capabilities (over time) across the organization.
- Determine key Talent Management process pilots, target areas and key timing for smart-start implementation as well as key learnings to indicate approach to scaling newer processes across the organization.
- Collaborate with organizational leaders and HR team members to identify and/or develop internal programs to help accelerate the onboarding, professional growth and leadership readiness of key talent in and across the College.
- Partner with mid and senior leadership in developing talent management strategies that enable organizational performance, support organizational change and that align with MCC’s strategic plan and people priorities.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent management and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of management principles;
- Knowledge of advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
- Knowledge of public relations principles;
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources;
- Knowledge of academic development principles and practices;
- Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques;
- Knowledge of program development, planning, and administration principles and practices;
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and/or standards;
- Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices;
Skills
- Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
- Skilled in making program decisions based on financial considerations;
- Skilled in adapting to rapidly changing environments;
- Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
- Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
- Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Skilled in providing customer service;
- Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;
Positions Supervised
2
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: grasping, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
Accommodations:MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Accommodations:MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Licensing Requirements
None.
Salary : $74,106 - $78,552
