Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Talent Development & Organizational Effectiveness Specialist to join our Talent Management team. This mid-level role will support the execution of strategic talent initiatives across North America, with a focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, Workday enablement, and employee talent journey milestones. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, a passion for developing leaders, and a collaborative mindset to help drive talent growth and performance across the region and in partnership with the Global talent organization.

Organizational Effectiveness:

• Develop and maintain processes for job evaluation & grading in support of the Org Design process. This may include building out OE tools and frameworks, such as competency models and org design templates.

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to build org design capabilities with HR and the business.

• Partner with HR Services and Systems to develop and maintain reporting/scorecards to include but not limited to populations, levels, layers, span of control

• Assess organizational health and recommend interventions that enhance team effectiveness, agility, and performance.

Program & Project Management:

• Coordinate logistics for leadership development programs, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant communications

• Maintain program calendars and ensure timely execution of key milestones

• Track and report on program metrics, feedback, and ROI

• Analyze trends in talent data to identify gaps and opportunities

Employee Talent Journey:

• Support execution of Objectives/Results/Appraisals process across North America

• Drive completion and quality of employee development milestones (career aspirations, CV updates, career planning)

• Collaborate with Global Talent Team on communications and engagement strategies

• Technical system support through troubleshooting with HR, managers and employees

Workday Change Champion:

• Serve as a regional Workday Change Champion:

• Deliver localized training and support to end users (HR, managers, employees)

• Cascade key messages and updates

• Monitor adoption and raise issues to the project team

• Share best practices and identify user experience improvements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
• 5 + years of experience in HR with an emphasis on talent management, organizational effectiveness and/or as a business partner
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Familiarity with leadership development programs and coaching tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with executive development programs and assessments
• Data tracking and reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Comfort with ambiguity and change management
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across levels