Manager, Talent Development

MISSION

The Manager Talent Development supports Indigos talent strategy by leading the execution administration and continuous improvement of talent management leadership development succession planning career development and employee engagement programs.

Working closely with HR Business Partners leaders and cross-functional stakeholders this role helps build organizational capability by implementing scalable talent practices that strengthen leadership effectiveness support employee growth improve engagement and develop readiness for future business needs. The Manager translates strategy into action ensuring talent programs are well executed adopted across the organization and deliver measurable impact. 

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Successful delivery adoption and continuous improvement of performance enablement talent reviews succession planning leadership development and career development processes.
• Improved employee sentiment regarding career growth development opportunities leadership effectiveness and internal mobility.
• Increased quality of talent insights succession plans talent pipelines and talent mobility. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the execution and continuous improvement of Indigos enterprise talent processes including performance enablement talent reviews succession planning critical-role identification high-potential development and career development.
• Support the annual talent cycle establishing clear plans timelines communications governance and stakeholder accountabilities to ensure effective delivery across the organization.
• Support leadership development programs that build the capabilities required of Indigo leaders and reinforce the organizations leadership competency model.
• Partner with HR Business Partners the Director of Talent Development and business leaders to identify talent and leadership priorities and translate them into practical scalable development solutions.
• Analyze talent succession and engagement data to identify organizational risks capability gaps and development priorities and provide actionable recommendations to HR and business leaders.
• Strengthen succession readiness by maintaining accurate talent profiles monitoring development actions and tracking movement in the readiness of successors for critical roles.
• Develop tools resources and communications that equip leaders to assess talent provide meaningful feedback and conduct effective career and development conversations.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of new or updated talent practices ensuring leaders and employees understand both the purpose of the change and their role in applying it.
• Establish measures of success for talent and leadership initiatives evaluate participation and impact and use findings to improve program effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners ensuring solutions meet business requirements remain within budget and deliver the intended value.
• Lead cross-functional talent development projects creating alignment among stakeholders and ensuring milestones risks decisions and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Partner with the Director of Talent Development to translate Indigos enterprise talent strategy into annual priorities implementation plans and measurable outcomes.

Reports to: Director Talent Development

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• HR Business Partners
• Cross-Functional Leaders
• Learning & Development Team

External:

• Vendors and suppliers

Qualifications :

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in talent management leadership development organizational development employee engagement HR or a related field.  
• Experience supporting enterprise talent processes such as performance management succession planning talent reviews leadership development and career development. 
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and multiple stakeholders. 
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action and drive measurable outcomes. 
• University degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development Education or a related field. 
• Certified coach facilitation certification or related professional designation would be considered an asset. 
• Full alignment with Indigo values as reflected in the Guiding Principles statements 
• A passion for Indigos mission. 

Additional Information :

Indigo uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly fairly and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

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This posting is for a current opportunity within Indigo.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time