Talent Development Specialist

UniFirst Corporations Talent Development team has an opening for a Talent Development this role you will have an opportunity to enhance our talent practices including performance management succession planning and talent reviews.

The Talent Development Specialist develops implements and administers programs that evaluate measure and improve employee performance. Conducts assessment activities to evaluate and identify the current and emerging skills competencies and behaviors required to achieve organizational results and prepare for future needs.

Performance Management Responsibilities:

• Designs performance management processes and trainings that measure outcomes identify areas for improvement and align teams to organizational goals.
• Encourages a culture of objective setting and results measurement aligned to pay and rewards using tools training and communication.
• Continually enhance the performance management processes to ensure effective goal setting ongoing quality conversations with process & tools that are developed and embedded with our leaders and team partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on best practices in performance evaluations and discussions

Talent Calibration Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate talent calibration sessions with leaders across all Operations regions to align Team Partner ratings potential assessments and career development discussions
• Work with senior leaders to ensure the calibration process reflects the companys core values and strategic goals
• Build the Succession Planning process for critical roles. Design and implement core processes to support development and movement of individuals in key roles across the enterprise. This includes identification of bench strength and assessment and development of those individuals.
• Analyze talent data and provide detailed reports and insights to senior leadership on talent distribution key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall talent health across the organization
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on talent assessments and identifying high-potential Team Partners
• Provide coaching and mentoring to high potential leaders in creating development plans
• Educate and coach managers on the calibration process to ensure fairness consistency and transparency in talent management decisions
• Continuously improve the talent calibration process by identifying inefficiencies recommending process optimizations and integrating feedback from stakeholders.

Talent Review & Other Responsibilities:

• Develop Talent Profile system to analyze leadership talent data and transition to new HRIS system
• Stay informed about industry best practices and new methodologies for performance calibration and talent assessment.
• Assist Talent Development team with training initiatives and virtual training sessions

• Bachelors degree preferred with emphasis in training and development instructional design organizational development human resources and/or a related field.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of performance management succession planning and/or talent reviews best practices and trends willing to think outside the box as needed
• Experienced at facilitating training and in instructional design and development which may include instructor-led computer and web-based instructional design experience.
• Proven ability to set priorities meet deadlines work independently and deliver results in an evolving and fast-paced organization
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Able to deal with change and desire to make a difference is paramount we are looking for someone who loves to build from the ground up
• Excellent verbal written presentation and storytelling skills; must be capable of communicating information to diverse audiences in a virtual environment
• Strong business acumen and a track record of successfully partnering with HR Business Partners Talent peers and business leaders

The estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $61928 to $110000. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills experience and qualifications. Geographic differentials may also apply depending on the positions location. There is no application deadline for this role; recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match Profit Sharing Health Insurance Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement 30% Employee Discount Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14000 team partners who serve 300000 business customer locations throughout the U.S. Canada and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazines Best Companies to Sell For list and recognized on Forbes magazines Platinum 400 Best Big Companies list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth theres never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race color gender national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status pregnancy citizenship or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws