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Manager, Talent Management


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 114750 - 135000
Posted: 19 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title
Manager Talent Management

Job Description Summary
The HR Manager Talent Programs & Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading the execution governance and reporting of key people programs and functional strategic objectives. This role partners closely with business leaders People Partners Talent Management and Operations teams to ensure strategic priorities are executed on schedule progress is measured risks are identified and outcomes are achieved. The role also owns the coordination and administration of core talent processes including talent reviews succession planning performance management development planning and leadership pipeline initiatives.
Job Description
Strategic Objective Management
  • Serve as program manager for annual strategic objectives and initiatives.
  • Establish governance project plans milestones and reporting mechanisms for strategic priorities.
  • Track progress against goals deliverables and key performance indicators.
  • Facilitate working groups and cross-functional project teams to drive execution.
  • Develop executive-level leadership updates to document outcomes.
Talent Management Leadership
  • Manage the annual talent management calendar and associated deliverables.
  • Facilitate talent review processes calibration sessions and talent discussions in partnership with the People Team.
  • Coordinate succession planning activities and readiness assessments for critical roles.
  • Drive Individual Development Plan implementation and tracking.
Performance Management
  • Oversee annual and mid-year performance management cycles.
  • Coordinate goal setting self-evaluations manager assessments and calibration activities.
  • Monitor completion rates and drive compliance with timelines.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Organizational Development or related field.
  • 5 years of HR Talent Management Workforce Planning Program Management or related experience.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong analytical project management and executive communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Workday Power BI Excel or related tools.
Success Measures
  • Strategic objective completion and milestone achievement.
  • Talent review and succession planning completion rates.
  • Critical role succession coverage.
  • Performance management cycle compliance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce planning HR or a related role.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement employee experience programs.
  • Knowledge of compensation analysis and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in human resources Business Administration or a related field.
  • Certification in HR or workforce planning (e.g. SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP).
  • Experience in consulting or client-facing role.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health vision and dental insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and paid and unpaid time away from addition to a comprehensive benefits package Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire total hours worked job type business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement the geographic area in which the work will be performed market pay rates in that area and the candidates experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 114750.00 - $135000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services please call the ADA line at 1- or email. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: C&W Services

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