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Manager, Talent Management
Job Description Summary
The Manager, Talent Management plays a pivotal role in shaping how talent is developed, engaged, and retained across a designated business unit. This role leads the design and execution of key talent strategies and processes—such as talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management—in close partnership with People Partners and business leaders. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled facilitator, and trusted partner who consistently models our DRIVE values: Driven, Resilient, Inclusive, Visionary, and Entrepreneurial.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
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Lead the design and execution of talent management strategies that drive employee growth, engagement, and retention across the assigned business unit.
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Facilitate enterprise and local talent planning processes—including talent assessments, 9-box reviews, and succession discussions—to identify key talent and mitigate organizational risk.
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Partner with People Partners and business leaders to create individualized development plans and career paths, aligned to business priorities and capability needs.
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Monitor talent health using data-driven insights (e.g., retention trends, bench strength, performance outcomes) and recommend targeted, forward-looking interventions.
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Facilitate development discussions and talent calibration sessions that surface diverse talent and align with our culture and values.
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Lead cross-functional projects that advance performance management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
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Evaluate the impact of talent initiatives, leveraging HR analytics and continuous feedback to refine and improve programs.
How You’ll Bring Our DRIVE Values to Life
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DRIVEN – You approach your work with purpose and urgency, delivering high-quality outcomes that elevate the employee experience and meet business goals.
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RESILIENT – You navigate ambiguity with confidence and bring a steady hand to evolving talent priorities and organizational change.
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INCLUSIVE – You seek diverse perspectives, actively listen, and facilitate conversations that help all voices be heard in talent decisions.
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VISIONARY – You think ahead, using data, insights, and trends to recommend scalable and future-focused talent strategies.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL – You take initiative, adapt quickly, and act like an owner to solve challenges and drive sustainable impact.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Talent Management or related HR functions with a focus on performance, succession, or development.
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Strong consulting and facilitation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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Comfort with HR data and analytics; able to distill insights and communicate them effectively.
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Proficiency in HR systems (Workday preferred) and familiarity with enterprise talent practices.
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A passion for shaping culture, developing talent, and living out the DRIVE values.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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225 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
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