- Company Name
- Aplin
- Job Title
- Manager, Talent Management & Learning
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Manager, Talent Management & Learning
**Role summary**
Lead and evolve enterprise‑wide talent management, learning & development, and performance management initiatives to strengthen leadership pipeline, enhance employee performance, and promote a continuous learning culture. Collaborate with executives, HR partners, and business leaders to design, execute, and assess programs that align with strategic priorities.
**Expectations**
- Deliver end‑to‑end talent & learning programs across the organization.
- Align talent practices with business objectives, inclusion goals, and workforce planning.
- Measure impact using data and metrics; report insights to senior leadership.
- Scale solutions to accommodate a fast‑moving, dynamic environment.
**Key responsibilities**
1. **Talent Management & Succession Planning**
- Design and refine talent review processes for high‑potential identification and critical role coverage.
- Develop and maintain succession plans, assess readiness, risk, and development needs.
- Lead career pathing and internal mobility frameworks for retention.
- Analyze talent gaps, recommend reskilling, upskilling, or hiring solutions.
- Embed inclusive, equitable practices across all talent initiatives.
2. **Learning & Development**
- Develop a comprehensive L&D strategy covering leadership, onboarding, functional, and enterprise skill development.
- Design, launch, and manage live, facilitator‑led training programs.
- Partner with SMEs and vendors to create high‑quality learning experiences.
- Define learning objectives and success metrics; evaluate program effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning through knowledge sharing, self‑directed growth, and manager coaching.
3. **Performance Management**
- Lead organization‑wide performance management cycle planning and execution.
- Train managers and employees on goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
- Ensure processes reflect organizational values and talent development goals.
- Analyze performance trends; provide data‑driven recommendations for workforce and talent decisions.
4. **Stakeholder & Change Management**
- Partner with HR and business leaders to evolve practices that support engagement and accountability.
- Communicate strategy and results to senior leadership and teams.
- Manage cross‑functional project teams and vendor relationships.
**Required skills**
- Strategic planning & execution
- Talent analytics, performance management & L&D tools (e.g., LMS, HRIS)
- Program design, facilitation & coaching (leadership & soft skills)
- Data analysis & metric interpretation
- Stakeholder engagement & collaboration
- Change management & influence across all levels
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Detail‑oriented, analytical mindset
**Required education & certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (minimum).
- 5+ years progressive experience in enterprise talent management, learning & development, or performance management.
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM‑SP, SHRM‑CP, HRCI PHR, SPHR, or equivalent L&D credentials).