Overview

The culture at KeHE is unique and transformative. Our purpose statement as a company is that "We Serve to Make Lives Better." Serving is at the core of who we are, and reflected in the way we lead, the way we treat our customers, the decisions we make about people, and the way we give back to the world around us. By staying true to these values, our company has created a unique and special working environment for our people that has fueled record growth for over a decade, that shows no signs of slowing down in the years to come.

The Director, Talent Management will oversee the enterprise talent management and employee engagement programs within the human resource function, including Talent & Succession Planning, Performance Management, and enterprise continuous listening, life-cycle survey, and e ngagement survey programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior executives and HR to understand KeHE strategic talent needs.
• Direct the creation of a talent management strategy to continually improve KeHE talent.
• Lead cyclical talent & succession planning, and performance management programs.
• Assist with preparation and facilitation of succession planning at the executive level and support HRBPs in conducing talent review and succession processes and discussions.
• Continuously improve talent processes drawing on best and next practices.
• Ensure talent programs support diversity and inclusion strategies and outcomes.
• Oversee an enterprise program of continuous listening and employee engagement.
• Identify and design lifecycle and other ad-hoc surveys to support HR and KeHE priorities.
• Maintain cutting-edge subject matter expertise in talent management & engagement.
• Lead and manage others to execute on talent management and engagement goals.
• Source and manage relationships with third party providers/vendors as needed.
• Ensure change management, communications, and training are in place to educate HR, leaders and employees on talent management and engagement programs as needed.

Essential Functions

Other Area of Support:

• Guide the linkage of talent program and data analytics to find new ways to derive second order value from talent data
• Educate other members of the Human Resource team and business leadership on best practices related to talent management and engagement
• Performs all other duties as assigned to support the Human Resource function and KeHE

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a preference for an advanced degree in a related field (e.g., M.A./M.S. in Human Resources, I-O Psychology, or Business Management).
• 8+ years of relevant work experience, with a preference for 10+ years of experience
• Strong track record of successfully designing and implementing innovative strategic talent management programs and processes throughout a large organization
• Expert in presentation and communication skills
• Expert in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading and managing others
• Strong business acumen and ability to link business needs with talent strategies
• Ability to develop highly effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to engage and influence senior leaders and other key stakeholders
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and manipulate data
• Ability to use PowerPoint to communicate information and guide decisions
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Exhibits a growth mindset; open to coaching and feedback; continuously learns
• Demonstrates a passion for the unique mission and values of KeHE
• Preference for advanced knowledge of research methods and applied statistics

Requisition ID

2021-13584