Talent Management Director at Pathfinder International

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Management

• In collaboration with senior leadership, develop, promote and facilitate an organization & talent review process
• Standardize performance management globally, including defining and linking competencies to positions and units.
• Design and implement succession planning and a mentorship program. To promote Pathfinder’s country-led strategy

Training & Development

• Maintain and oversee a global training strategy and platform, including the identification and implementation of a leadership development program for country directors in support of Pathfinder’s country-led strategy
• Assess and evaluate talent, addressing and identifying solutions for skills and training gaps

DEI

• Work closely with colleagues across the to implement best practice DEI in all talent management programs, such as succession planning, learning and performance management.

Employee Engagement

• Manage the annual employee engagement survey including the design, delivery and communication of results to the organization.

External Relationships

• Manage and leverage relationships with external vendors in the performance management, succession planning, executive coaching and other related talent initiatives

Supervision

• Supervise Global Employee Engagement Advisor

Required Education and Work Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, organizational development, or related field is required
• Eight or more years of progressive leadership and management experience in a global for-profit or nonprofit, including at least four years in a senior management position
• Significant, successful experience leading and developing talent management projects within a multicultural workforce.
• Successful track record of working in a large organization undergoing significant transformational change and leadership transition.
• Proven experience in the implementation of cloud-based LMS and eLearning products
• Proven experience in implementing learning systems in a transformative organization including a thorough comprehension of organizational dynamics and change management
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of HRIS and other HR-specific software applications including Learning Management Systems in conjunction with a fully integrated HRIS

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

• Master’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• HR certifications: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), Employment Law Certificate or equivalent
• Written and oral language skills in French, Portuguese, or Amharic
• Fluency in a language other than English is highly desirable.

Other Information: 

• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop or desktop computer

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• International/regional travel required one time per quarter for 2 weeks 2-3 countries during each visit