Specialist II Talent Programs

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA

Position Summary

The Talent Program roles are responsible for partnering with Human Resources and business leaders to drive integrated talent management & associate engagement strategies, programs, processes, and tools in the discipline of succession planning, performance management, career planning/pathing and individual development plans to meet the current and future business needs of the Supply Chain brand. These roles also have responsibility for deployment of the Associate Engagement survey as well as strategies for action planning and leader engagement, partnering closely with the brand HRBP team. Additionally, the roles have responsibility for building, supporting, and executing early talent programs such as internships, co-ops, university partnerships and management trainee & rotational programs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute performance management and engagement survey annual cycles, including but not limited to communication strategies, create tools to support processes and facilitate training with HRBPs and other team members.

• Proactively stay in sync with the latest trends in talent and engagement throughout the industry. Create avenues for collaboration across the brand.

• Consult with HRBPs and key stakeholders to identify issues and gather data to determine effective talent engagement strategies, and partner with the HR team and business leadership to implement recommended strategies, solutions and tools to support talent processes.

• Coordinate the talent processes; work directly with the HR Business Partners and business leadership to ensure an efficient and smooth end-to-end process for participants.

• Develop change management strategies to enroll stakeholders and ensure adoption of processes and tools across the organization.

• Provide leadership to executive recruitment strategy & execution; role will lead executive recruitment engagements.

• Create, execute and manage best-in-class early talent programs to pipeline future talent for the organization. This includes sustaining existing university partnerships and developing new partnerships that advance the Supply Chain’s strategic ambitions. Partnerships will offer associate development / enrichment, learning support and academic access that provides research and industry insights. In partnership with the HRBPs, identify alumni and other leaders who can serve as talent ambassadors for external partnerships.

• Measure the outcomes and results of talent processes to ensure continuous improvement and provide metrics and reporting to leadership.

• Select, work with, and effectively manage outside vendors as appropriate.

• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to support the development and engagement of the overall HR team

Preferred Qualification

• Strong emotional intelligence and confidence to influence and facilitate talent programs and associate engagement strategies throughout organization hierarchy, as well as lead interaction with executive-level candidates.

• HR Certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, ODCP/ODCC) preferred

• Experience with SuccessFactors is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing differing groups of individuals.

• Strong consultative, coaching, communication, and influence skills

• Demonstrated expertise & proven success in HR and talent management.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent business acumen focused on process and system improvement.

• Ability to engage directly with senior-level executives and employees at all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrated success in leading organizational talent management programs and initiatives.

• Detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks for optimum effectiveness, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and manage large projects effectively from start to finish.

• Able to easily adjust to changes within the organization, priorities, or management direction without losing sight of all other expected work outcomes.

• Must understand the talent ecosystem and how talent management aligns, integrates, and supports the full employee talent life cycle.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• 2-4 years Talent Management, Talent Program, Associate Engagement, or related experience

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com.