VP Talent Management job description

VP of Talent Management responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering employee training programs (e.g. individual, team, skill-based and management training)
• Developing mentoring and coaching sessions
• Building succession plans

Job brief

We are looking for a VP of Talent Management to shape and implement strategies that will help us develop and retain high-performing employees.

VP Talent Management responsibilities include designing employee training programs, building succession plans and crafting an internal promotion process. To be successful in this role, you should have a solid understanding of full-cycle recruiting along with a strategic mindset in order to develop a skilled workforce.

Ultimately, you will build a talent pipeline that aligns with our hiring needs and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver employee training programs (e.g. individual, team, skill-based and management training)
• Develop mentoring and coaching sessions for employees
• Build succession plans
• Design employee promotion policies
• Discuss career-pathing options with high-potential employees
• Boost employee morale by implementing performance-based bonuses
• Conduct skills gap analyses to determine personnel needs
• Create organizational charts and define each position’s responsibilities
• Organize quarterly and annual performance review sessions
• Manage department’s budget
• Calculate employee engagement metrics, like retention and turnover rates
• Perform benchmark analyses of compensation and benefits
• Provide team members with direction for leadership and development initiatives
• Oversee sourcing and hiring procedures to ensure we attract and select high-potential employees

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience as VP of Talent Management or similar role
• Hands-on experience implementing learning and development programs
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits packages
• Experience with performance management procedures
• Familiarity with Candidate Management Systems and Human Resources software
• Thorough knowledge of labor legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• BSc/MSc in Human resources or relevant field
• Additional certification (e.g. CIPD or SPHR) is a plus