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Job Description
As the Director of Future of Work and Talent Strategy, we are looking for a seasoned HR professional who will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the organization's strategy for the future of work and to drive the transition to a skills-based organization where skills are integrated into workforce planning and talent practices across the end-to-end talent journey, including sourcing, hiring, talent management, learning & development, and career progression.
You will be responsible for anticipating and addressing the evolving workforce needs, developing innovative talent strategies, and ensuring the organization has the right talent, skills, and capabilities to thrive in the future. This role requires a forward-thinking mindset, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of HR practices, talent acquisition, development, and retention. The role also provides an opportunity for transformational work by playing a thought leadership role and expert to inspire and drive a skills-based talent management strategy within our company and creating and leading a framework for the deployment of this strategy at scale across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research and analysis of industry trends, emerging technologies, and changing work dynamics to inform the organization's future of work strategy.
Build and maintain relationships with external organizations, industry experts, and thought leaders to stay informed about best practices and industry trends.
Participate in relevant industry events, conferences, and networks to represent the organization and share knowledge.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of skills, automation, artificial intelligence, remote work, and other relevant factors on the workforce.
Develop a roadmap for implementing new work models, flexible arrangements, and technologies that enhance productivity, collaboration, and employee experience.
Lead the build-out of an enterprise skills strategy & roadmap focused on creating a skills framework, governance of taxonomy, skills assessment and segmentation, deployment approach, adoption and change management
Partner with various HR teams to design, build, and sustain skills-based job architectures and talent practices for relevant business areas or talent segments to define and organize jobs using a consistent, enterprise-wide taxonomy
Define and execute a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with the organization's long-term goals and future workforce needs.
Identify critical talent segments and predict future skills and capabilities needs based on data and intelligence from enterprise strategic goals, business leader input, and broader external market trends
Sponsor, develop, and lead (where appropriate) initiatives, programs, and policies to enable integration of new solutions into existing talent practices & solutions
Collaborate with senior leaders, managers, and employees to drive awareness, acceptance, and adoption of new work models and talent practices.
Provide guidance and support to HR teams and business leaders in managing the impact of workforce changes.
Leverage HR analytics and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of talent strategies.
Develop dashboards and reports to communicate talent-related metrics and trends to senior leadership.
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience
Qualifications:
Minimum of 12 years of work experience in Human Resources, with expertise in Human Resource strategy, talent management, and workforce planning, preferably in a leadership role.
Deep understanding of future work trends, emerging technologies, and their impact on talent management.
Establishing strategic direction and plan to achieve short-term and long-term goals
Expertise in skill-based talent strategy and management, and talent development/organizational effectiveness with a track record of successfully structuring and developing bold and innovative strategies from the ground up
Experience defining and deploying a skills-based talent strategy across different business areas and markets globally
Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and consult and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated change management experience, with the ability to navigate and lead organizational change.
Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
Broad global perspective and the ability to lead with cultural sensitivity across a matrixed, global organization
Proven ability to drive results and catalyze new ideas approaches to improve outcomes for customers
Embrace practices to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of daily work
Proficient in Talent Management tools and practices
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Expected salary range:
$159,200.00 - $250,700.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequisition ID:R257023
Salary : $159,200 - $250,700