DIRECTOR OF TALENT MANAGEMENT
Position Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Talent Management constructs plans and strategies to improve organization-wide efforts to ensure that recruitment, learning, performance management and retention programs are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives.
This position is responsible for identifying and providing comprehensive learning and professional development designed to improve performance and increase efficiency within the College. The Director will build, deliver, and monitor the implementation of training and development programs to support the culture and standards of performance across the college.
This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and administration of employment functions which include recruiting, attracting, and evaluating quality candidates for all levels to maintain high quality employees for the College. Establishes and utilizes recruitment strategies to attract and retain high quality candidates and employees.
- Serves as a designee for Vice Chancellor, Human Resources in his/her absence to include representation and preparation at the College Leadership Team and Board of Trustees meetings.
- Recommends and prepares employment policies, procedures, and guidelines; monitors and coordinates the implementation of federal, state and Board compliance requirements related to human resources.
- Supervises, plans, coordinates, and evaluates college-wide employment and recruitment programs; conducts research to identify employment activities that address trends and best practices to attract and retain employees. Oversees the administration and utilization of the online applicant tracking system to ensure its continued effectiveness; reviews application materials and forward to the search committees those who have the relevant background, skills, and experience, assists users to ensure quick and courteous understanding of the automated system which ultimately ensure positive experience for the candidate.
- Supports the Senior Recruitment and Retention Specialist with the full life cycle or recruitment, including succession planning, reduction in force efforts, identifying recruitment sources, creating job posting and background checks.
- Ensures recruitment programs are aligned with College recruitment philosophy. Develops and implements effective and comprehensive sourcing strategies to assist in the effectiveness of recruitment as positions are needed, directs participation in career fairs and other recruiting events; recommend sourcing entities based on qualifications for positions.
- Facilitates needs assessments for training opportunities, develops programs to meets needs and establishes program outcomes. Ensures training activities are aligned in accordance with the College’s Strategic priorities, evaluates current training activities and determines best practices.
- Plans and ensures implementation and evaluation of the training programs; supervises and coordinates development, preparation and presentation of training/professional development and learning.
- Works with managers, supervisors and College leaders to acclimate new hires with regard to College policies, procedures, people, locations; assists with diversity initiatives
- Works with managers, supervisors and College leaders to acclimate new hires with regard to College policies, procedures, people, locations; assists with diversity initiatives on campuses/locations in creating and promoting and inclusive climate; collaborates with administrators and managers to facilitate specific educational sessions regarding policies and procedures.
- Facilitates communication with employees concerning employment related issues; ensure all postings related to employment are posted properly and updated as the laws and regulations are created and/or amended.
- Ensure on-line onboarding process, user guides, and New Employee Orientation regarding College policies and procedures are developed and functioning in an efficient manner for all employees. Provide training to managers, supervisors, and search committee members about appropriate hiring procedures.
- Supports College wide training and development initiatives and provides guidance and support to the Learning and Development Specialist.
- Oversees Performance Management programs.
- Manages staff to ensure optimum performance and support of Strategic Plan Initiatives. Effectively utilizes the College performance evaluation system.
- Ensures that employees in the department are cross trained.
- Participates in all required and relevant college training and development opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 5 years of experience managing and leading training programs.
- Talent acquisition and retention experience
- Experience leading and supervising direct reports
- HR Certification preferred
- Knowledge and experience with the principles of adult learning and the instructional practice of train-the-trainer
- Experience optimizing learning management systems (LMS) platforms
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
- Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to adapt to various audiences
- Ability to build relationships and mentorship with staff; facilitate productive working relationships between management
- Strong project management skills with the ability to administer multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
HR Certification preferred
Affirmative Actions Statement :
St. Louis Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
Applications close: Oct 15 2021 Central Daylight Time