Director, Talent Management

GEICO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Director of Talent Management to oversee talent management and development efforts. This hybrid role requires strong experience in HR and organizational development, focusing on performance management and succession planning. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and drive innovation in talent solutions.

Benefits

401K savings plan with 6% match

Tuition assistance

Mental healthcare benefits

Fertility and adoption assistance

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant HR and Organizational Development experience.
• Experience working directly with the C-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and implementation of talent management processes.
• Develop and implement succession planning strategies.

Skills

Talent Management

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Masters degree in organizational development

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

At Geico, our success is no secret - it's the result of investing in exceptional individuals who can provide exceptional service and solutions to our clients. We are committed to creating a culture of continuous learning and development to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and to support our associates career aspirations.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our Talent Management team at GEICO at the Director level. In this role, the Director will oversee the design and implementation talent management and development efforts, and measuring performance of our associates.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Talent Management should be adept in working in a “start-up” environment, in order to build and implement Talent Management and Performance Appraisal processes. The Talent Director will have relevant experience and insights on the external talent management and organizational development landscape and will apply best practices to their work to support GEICO Operations and Corporate Functions.

To be successful in the role, we recommend the following qualifications and experience:

• Talent Management & Succession Planning: developing and implementing succession planning strategies to ensure a pipeline of qualified internal candidates for critical roles.
• High Potential Identification & Development: working with HR and the business to systematically identify high potential associates at various levels of the organization and plan for their future development.
• Performance Management: overseeing the employee performance appraisal process, which includes setting goals, performing evaluations, providing individual feedback, and coaching them as needed, as well as building manager capability in Performance Management processes.
• Organizational Development: working with the business to assess, design, and facilitate intervention strategies to improve organization performance and team dynamics.
• Innovation: developing and implementing strategic and innovative best practices to position HR and the company for the future.
• Collaboration and Managing Stakeholders: partnering with HR Business Partners, L&D Partners, Senior Business leaders and other stakeholders on Talent solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant HR and Organizational Development experience with a significant portion focused on talent management and performance management.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree in Psychology, HR or related field
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
• Experience working at all levels of the organization, with significant time working directly with the C-Suite
• Culture and change champion - owning and balancing the conflicts between standing still and moving forwards; believes in, helps develop, and cultivates excitement in their workplace culture.
• Solution-oriented orientation – identifying the source of a question or challenge and providing the right, or a better, way of doing things.
• Demonstrated organizational savvy and executive presence - effectively engaging with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent work experience in organizational development, industrial organizational psychology (I/O) or related field
• Preferred experience in organizational development and/or leadership development, with a mix of operational, strategic, and systems thinking experience.
• Experience working in large organizations in a Talent, Performance, Leadership Development, Learning or Organizational Development role.
• Certifications in personality/behavioral assessments, as well as, 360 assessment
• Experience with Workday and other HCM-related implementation of Talent and Performance modules
  
  

Location:

• Hybrid role at the New York City, Chevy Chase, or Dallas office.
  
  

Annual Salary

$108,650.00 - $189,625.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.
  
  

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.