Senior Director, Talent Management

If you love talent management and prefer an individual contributor position, you will love this role! The Senior Director, Talent Management is responsible for building and successfully implementing best-in-class talent management processes and solutions. This includes, consulting with HR Business Partners, colleagues in OD, DEI and Learning, and Business leaders in the areas of talent strategy and plans, senior leadership development and talent management (i.e., succession planning, individual and organizational assessments, career development, and performance management). This role works closely with the Total Rewards team and HRIS on the evolution of annual processes like Performance Management.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

What you will be doing:

• Work closely with the VP of Talent and Organizational Development to develop the Talent and Workforce strategy for the company and individual lines of business and functions

• Develop and gain leadership buy-in for the programs to on-board, engage, develop, and retain senior leaders and high-impact employees.

• Drive best practices in succession planning and partner with other HR functions (e.g. HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, HRIS and Reporting, DE&I, and Learning and OD peers) to ensure that a diverse bench of talent is identified and developed to meet future organizational needs.

• Reduce barriers and institute programs and tools to promote internal mobility.

• Inform talent-related technology implementations (i.e., Workday)

• Serve as an internal consultant and facilitate the design, implementation and management of customized executive development experiences (e.g. executive coaching, non-profit board participation, external education, etc.) and delivery of assessment tools (Hogan, Korn Ferry, StrengthsFinder, 360 Assessments, etc.)

• Analyze business trends and metrics including Workday data and employee experience survey results to develop world-class innovative solutions to drive organizational performance.

This is an individual contributor position and receives limited direction and exercises independent judgment within the scope of the role. The role will regularly influence cross-functional teams.

Job Requirements

What we hope you will bring to this role:

• Bachelor's Degree in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a similar field

• 10 years in Talent Management or Organizational Development

• Master's Degree in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a similar field with 5+ years of experience (preferred)

• Ability to create a clear and compelling vision and gain buy-in.

• Ability to make decisions independently.

• Able to influence others positively and without authority to achieve results.

• Strong teamwork, communication & cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated success in a high-growth organization

• Ability to show excellent judgment, creative problem-solving, and training/coaching

This role pays up to $140K yearly. It is highly preferred to be in-person at our beautiful Newton, Massachusetts office and comes with all the benefits Bright Horizons has to offer like health, dental, vision and more!

The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our home office employees support all facets of our business - and no matter which department you join, you'll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you'll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus childcare discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.

HAVING TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH YOUR APPLICATION?

Contact us at bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com or 855-877-6866

Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO - English and EEO - Spanish along with information on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.