Senior Manager - Talent Management

Climatec LLC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and services provider seeks a Senior Manager for Talent Management in Vancouver. The role involves creating strategic talent management initiatives focused on succession planning and developing future leaders. With extensive responsibilities across multiple departments, the position requires a strong background in talent management, along with proven leadership skills. Candidates should be adept in strategic planning and effective communication, further enhanced by a data-driven mindset.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in talent management, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in talent assessments and succession planning.
• Strong expertise in developing talent management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute succession planning frameworks.
• Design talent assessment tools and frameworks.
• Lead leadership development programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master's Degree or relevant professional certifications preferred

Tools

HRIS

Talent management software

Job description

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation - delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec's strategic business partners include the world's leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

about Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch's operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors : Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Talent Management will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive talent management strategies, specifically focused on succession planning and talent assessments. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the organization's talent pipeline is aligned with its strategic objectives, ensuring leadership continuity and readiness across key business functions.

The role involves creating systems and processes to assess employee potential, develop future leaders, and ensure that the right talent is in place to drive the organization's success. This role will lead a team of professionals and collaborate across departments to manage the full lifecycle of talent development and succession planning.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Succession Planning :

• Develop and execute a robust succession planning framework to ensure leadership continuity and strategic talent readiness for critical positions within the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify high-potential talent and create actionable development plans.
• Create and maintain talent pools for key leadership and critical roles, ensuring that succession plans are actively updated and aligned with the company's goals.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of succession planning efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption.

Talent Assessment :

• Design and implement talent assessment tools, frameworks, and methodologies to evaluate employee potential, performance, and leadership capabilities.
• Lead the creation of competency models and the identification of critical skills needed for current and future business needs.
• Manage the deployment of talent assessments across the organization to evaluate potential leaders, high performers, and emerging talent.
• Analyze assessment data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for leadership development, promotions, and career pathing.

Leadership Development :

• Partner with Learning & Development to design and implement leadership development programs that align with succession planning and talent management objectives.
• Ensure high-potential employees receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and development opportunities to prepare them for future leadership roles.
• Evaluate leadership development effectiveness and refine programs to ensure alignment with business goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand talent needs and ensure alignment with organizational strategies.
• Communicate talent management strategies, progress, and results to senior leadership and the board of directors.
• Lead discussions around talent assessments and succession planning with executives to ensure transparency and alignment.

Data-Driven Decision Making :

• Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent management initiatives, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide reports and dashboards on talent pipeline progress, assessment results, and succession planning metrics.
• Lead and mentor a team of talent management professionals, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge to execute strategies effectively.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance within the talent management team.
• Lead the planning and administration of employee engagement surveys, including vendor selection and project management.
• Analyze survey results and collaborate with leadership to develop and implement action plans.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

Skills & Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in talent management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on succession planning, talent assessments, and leadership development.
• Proven experience in performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing succession planning and talent assessment processes.
• Ability to assess and evaluate talent objectively, using a variety of tools and methodologies.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience developing and mentoring talent management professionals.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience working with HRIS and talent management systems.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master's Degree or relevant professional certifications preferred
• Experience with talent management software or tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Cornerstone).
• Knowledge of organizational development, change management, and employee engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with global talent management practices and cross-cultural leadership development.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Additional Information :

• Hybrid, prefer working within a branch office 1-3X per week
• This position supports US and Canada workforce
• This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary

Essential Functions :

• Travel 10%-25% covering US and Canada
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Employee Benefits :

about Climatec

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation - delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec's strategic business partners include the world's leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

about Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch's operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors : Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Talent Management will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive talent management strategies, specifically focused on succession planning and talent assessments. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the organization's talent pipeline is aligned with its strategic objectives, ensuring leadership continuity and readiness across key business functions.

The role involves creating systems and processes to assess employee potential, develop future leaders, and ensure that the right talent is in place to drive the organization's success. This role will lead a team of professionals and collaborate across departments to manage the full lifecycle of talent development and succession planning.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Succession Planning :

• Develop and execute a robust succession planning framework to ensure leadership continuity and strategic talent readiness for critical positions within the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify high-potential talent and create actionable development plans.
• Create and maintain talent pools for key leadership and critical roles, ensuring that succession plans are actively updated and aligned with the company's goals.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of succession planning efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption.

Talent Assessment :

Design and implement talent assessment tools, frameworks, and methodologies to evaluate employee potential, performance, and leadership capabilities.

Lead the creation of competency models and the identification of critical skills needed for current and future business needs.

Manage the deployment of talent assessments across the organization to evaluate potential leaders, high performers, and emerging talent.

Analyze assessment data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for leadership development, promotions, and career pathing.

Leadership Development :

Partner with Learning & Development to design and implement leadership development programs that align with succession planning and talent management objectives.

Ensure high-potential employees receive the necessary resources, mentorship, and development opportunities to prepare them for future leadership roles.

Evaluate leadership development effectiveness and refine programs to ensure alignment with business goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication :

Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders to understand talent needs and ensure alignment with organizational strategies.

Communicate talent management strategies, progress, and results to senior leadership and the board of directors.

Lead discussions around talent assessments and succession planning with executives to ensure transparency and alignment.

Data-Driven Decision Making :

Leverage data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent management initiatives, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

Provide reports and dashboards on talent pipeline progress, assessment results, and succession planning metrics.

Team Leadership & Development :

Lead and mentor a team of talent management professionals, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge to execute strategies effectively.

Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance within the talent management team.

Lead the planning and administration of employee engagement surveys, including vendor selection and project management.

Analyze survey results and collaborate with leadership to develop and implement action plans.

Professional Competencies

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Leadership and stakeholder management

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

Skills & Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.

8+ years of experience in talent management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on succession planning, talent assessments, and leadership development.

Proven experience in performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.

Strong expertise in developing and implementing succession planning and talent assessment processes.

Ability to assess and evaluate talent objectively, using a variety of tools and methodologies.

Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact.

Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience developing and mentoring talent management professionals.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.

Experience working with HRIS and talent management systems.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's Degree or relevant professional certifications preferred

Experience with talent management software or tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Cornerstone).

Knowledge of organizational development, change management, and employee engagement strategies.

Familiarity with global talent management practices and cross-cultural leadership development.

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Additional Information :

Hybrid, prefer working within a branch office 1-3X per week

This position supports US and Canada workforce

This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary

Essential Functions :

Travel 10%-25% covering US and Canada

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Employee Benefits :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K w / company match

Life / AD&D / LTD

Paid Vacation / Sick / Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Application Process :

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications outlined above. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications or examples of successful project implementations.

Additional Information :

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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