Manager, Talent Practices

Overview

To lead the development and execution of talent practices across the credit union with a close focus on talent review, succession and development planning, and talent assessment strategies. Craft and execute talent strategies designed to identify and nurture potential across Navy Federal.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive talent review processes to identify high-potential individuals and key talent gaps
• Design and implement succession planning initiatives to ensure a robust pipeline of internal talent for critical roles
• Establish frameworks and guidelines around development plans for high-potential employees to accelerate their growth and readiness for business critical positions
• Design and oversee assessment strategies to evaluate talent capabilities and potential
• Collaborate closely with departmental leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives and future needs
• Implement systems and tools to track and monitor talent data, ensuring insights are leveraged to inform decision-making
• Provide guidance and support to managers in conducting effective talent discussions and fostering a culture of talent development
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent assessment, succession planning, and development planning, integrating innovative approaches where applicable
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all talent practices, ensuring fairness and equity in talent decisions
• Perform supervisory/managerial duties

• Establish performance goals and priorities
• Prepare, conduct and review performance appraisals
• Develop, mentor and counsel staff
• Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)
• Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy
• Ensure efficiency of operations

• Significant experience designing, developing, scaling and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover talent review, succession planning and talent assessment for a large organization
• Ability to execute strategies that address highly complex and sensitive business issues
• Significant experience in supervising and leading employees
• Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
• Experience in driving change management and influencing organizational culture and values
• Advanced skill working with diverse internal and external contacts
• Advanced skill presenting to stakeholders and management
• Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

• Knowledge of NFCU operations, processes and procedures
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience