Head of Talent, Principal

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and seasoned Head of Talent to establish and lead talent strategy across our growing firm. Reporting to our Chief Human Capital Officer this is a critical leadership position responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive talent development strategies that align with organizational goals and drive employee growth engagement and retention.

Primary Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development and execution of an integrated talent management strategy that supports the companys growth and cultural goals. This includes leading the development engagement and retention of all colleagues. The Head of Talent will partner and collaborate with the pillars of Human Capital Leadership including Talent Acquisition Business Partnerships Operations and Total Rewards.
• Learning & Development (L&D): Design and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy that includes training programs career pathing and a robust learning ecosystem that enhances employee skills and capabilities across all levels. This function will partner closely with our Cerity Partners University program and our Practice Development practice.
• Managerial & Leadership Development: Create and deliver programs specifically designed to enhance the skills of our managers and leaders building a pipeline of high-potential individuals ready for future leadership roles.
• Engagement & Culture: Partner with leaders to drive a culture of engagement and high performance. Develop and implement strategies to measure and improve employee engagement.
• Succession Planning & Talent Assessment: Lead the annual succession planning process across the firm to identify and develop future leaders and critical talent. Implement tools and processes for talent assessment and performance calibration. This role will once again partner closely with our Practice Development team whom are responsible for our client succession initiatives.
• Colleague Promotion Process: Oversee and refine the firms colleague promotion process across all levels ensuring it is transparent equitable and aligned with our strategic goals.
• Performance Management: Own the goal-setting and achievement process ensuring it is a meaningful driver of performance accountability and continuous feedback.
• Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop a team of talent management professionals fostering a culture of collaboration excellence and continuous improvement.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Manage the talent management budget and oversee relationships with external vendors and partners.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role focused on talent management organizational development or a similar function. Experience within a firm of similar size and complexity is highly preferred.
• Bachelors degree is required. A Masters degree in Human Resources Organizational Development or a related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing talent management programs (e.g. L&D succession planning performance management).
• Strong business acumen and the ability to link talent strategies to business outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across the organization.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using HR analytics to inform decision-making.
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing team.

Compensation Range

$180000 - $210000

Why Cerity Partners:

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:

• Health dental and vision insurance day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures perspectives and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race religion national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations please reach out to Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.