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Talent Management Operations Specialist

AT General Motors
General Motors

Talent Management Operations Specialist

Mountain View, CA / Remote

Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

Our dynamic Talent Management organization is growing and seeking an experienced Talent Management Operations Specialist. You will be responsible for developing and overseeing administration and execution of GM's Talent processes and solutions. This role will oversee programming designed to support employees throughout their career lifecycle. This includes leading and managing initiatives and tools for programs such as mentorship, career discussions, talent profiles, talent language library and leveling guides, among others. Critical to success is the ability to incorporate industry benchmarks and multiple stakeholder points of view that cultivate a culture of continuous development, and feedback, to unleash employee's potential to achieve their ultimate career aspirations.

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What You'll Do:

  • Design, build and implement new talent processes that support the company's objectives and drive employee engagement.


  • Drive the execution of existing talent programs, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while communicating results to internal audiences and making necessary modifications.


  • Be a key partner to Leadership Development pillar to provide enterprise data trends from talent programs to guide development content and leadership programming.


  • Collaborate with HRBPs, HR COE, and business leaders, to deliver GM's talent strategy by designing and connecting all practices, programs, and processes to our talent philosophy.


  • Strategically plan to incorporate HR operating system partnerships to improve quality and efficiency of and resources for increased user experience at world class levels across multiple platforms.


  • Coach and empower management and HR teams on talent management topics, providing KPIs and implementing feedback to align organizational decisions with business needs.


  • Interface with Talent Equity Specialist, to ensure talent practices support DEI practices and positively impact the Talent Equity score.


  • Maintain knowledge and benchmark external talent trends, adapting key insights to GM Talent processes and solutions.


  • Work closely with the Data & Insights team to measure the impact of programming, reporting results to key stakeholders and driving continuous improvement activities.


  • Build and expand the HR and employee skillset on the Workday features for Talent processes.


  • Monitor progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies accordingly.


  • Continuously seek ways to improve processes and responsibilities, ensuring excellence in service delivery and minimizing waste and variability.


  • Manage relationships with external vendors and internal partners.


  • Serve as a mentor to more junior level employees, providing coaching and guidance on talent practices.

Additional Description

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • 5-7+ years of experience working within HR, in talent management, organizational development or Field HR (specialized knowledge in talent practices)


  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field


  • Expertise and knowledge working in Global Talent process delivered by Workday


  • Ability leading and sustaining a service culture that enables greater employee experience around the pillars of Global Talent


  • Ability to collaborate across functional and global HR


  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders and communicate technical concepts effectively


  • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality assurance


  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and think critically


  • Ability and skills to diagnose or root cause issues and build an action plan to remediate


  • Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to leverage data for process improvements


  • Knowledge of current global trends in talent development and management practices


  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in talent management practices


  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

  • Master's degree in related field


  • Experience working in a related role within a large-scale enterprise


  • Experience administering and interpreting personality assessments and/or competency assessments

*This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $85,100-$158,000.

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Client-provided location(s): Mountain View, CA, USA; Warren, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202502307
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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