Global Talent Management Leader

GHD; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 243,000 - 406,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Global Talent Management Leader to transform and lead our enterprise talent strategy. As a member of the EPLT, you will shape workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, and internal talent development across the globe.

You will partner with the People function to embed talent frameworks, use data-driven insights, and translate business plans into workforce priorities, building a connected, insight-led approach to talent management at GHD.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience leading talent management or related People disciplines in a complex global organization.
• Ability to connect business strategy to workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, and talent investment decisions.
• Strong business acumen, executive influence, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership, with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions and shape enterprise outcomes.
• Experience applying psychometric assessment insights to talent, leadership, succession, and development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Shape GHD's enterprise talent management strategy, aligning talent priorities with business growth, workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, internal talent development, career pathways, and internal mobility, with clear measures of progress and impact.
• Contribute as a member of the Executive People Leadership Team (EPLT), partnering with colleagues to shape the direction, priorities, and effectiveness of the broader People function.
• Lead, coach, and develop the global Talent Management Team, creating the clarity, focus, and environment needed for the team to influence enterprise talent outcomes and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Establish clear talent frameworks, governance, and adoption approaches across workforce planning, succession, performance management, development, mobility, and talent insights to improve decision quality, consistency, and workforce outcomes across regions.
• Translate business plans into workforce capability and strategic workforce planning priorities, using talent insights to advise leaders on critical roles, skills, succession risks, readiness, development opportunities, and where to build, develop, or source capability.
• Enable development from within by increasing talent visibility, career pathways, internal mobility, priority experiences, and readiness for areas of strategic need, helping the business build capability and create opportunities for people to grow and develop at GHD.
• Partner across the People ecosystem to embed talent practices that are clear, consistent, connected to business needs, and improve adoption and decision quality.

Skills

Executive leadership

Talent management

Data analytics

Change leadership

Psychometrics

Oracle HCM

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle HCM

Job description

Job Description

At GHD, we don\u2019t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day! That\u2019s why we pledge to support and empower all our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to motivate change. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to apply your deep experience, influence change, and help shape the future of talent at GHD. Together with your colleagues, clients, and partners, you\u2019ll make an impact that is felt by all.

Who are we looking for?

We\u2019re seeking a Global Talent Management Leader to continue to transform and drive GHD\u2019s enterprise talent management strategy and lead our global Talent Management Team. As a member of the Executive People Leadership Team (EPLT), you will help translate our ambitious growth priorities into workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, and internal talent development. Partnering across the People function and business, you will strengthen the use of talent insights, workforce data, and technology-enabled decision support to inform talent decisions, align talent priorities to business needs, and support the delivery of GHD\u2019s strategic priorities. This is a chance to help define the next stage of Talent Management at GHD, building a connected, insight-led approach to how we identify, develop, and strengthen talent globally. Your leadership will help senior leaders make clearer talent choices, focus development investment where it matters most, and build stronger succession, capability, and leadership pipeline plans. As a strategic global leader, you will set direction for the function, lead the team to embed talent frameworks, and support better, data-led decisions across the business. By connecting key talent practices and insights, the role gives leaders clearer visibility of talent risks, readiness, and investment priorities. In partnership with business leaders and People colleagues, you will improve the quality and use of workforce and talent information, clarify talent practices in a matrixed environment, build talent from within, and support adoption of consistent talent approaches across the enterprise.

What You\u2019ll Do

• Shape GHD\u2019s enterprise talent management strategy, aligning talent priorities with business growth, workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, internal talent development, career pathways, and internal mobility, with clear measures of progress and impact.


• Contribute as a member of the Executive People Leadership Team (EPLT), partnering with colleagues to shape the direction, priorities, and effectiveness of the broader People function.


• Lead, coach, and develop the global Talent Management Team, creating the clarity, focus, and environment needed for the team to influence enterprise talent outcomes and deliver high-quality solutions.


• Establish clear talent frameworks, governance, and adoption approaches across workforce planning, succession, performance management, development, mobility, and talent insights to improve decision quality, consistency, and workforce outcomes across regions.


• Translate business plans into workforce capability and strategic workforce planning priorities, using talent insights to advise leaders on critical roles, skills, succession risks, readiness, development opportunities, and where to build, develop, or source capability.


• Enable development from within by increasing talent visibility, career pathways, internal mobility, priority experiences, and readiness for areas of strategic need, helping the business build capability and create opportunities for people to grow and develop at GHD.


• Partner across the People ecosystem to embed talent practices that are clear, consistent, connected to business needs, and improve adoption and decision quality.

What You\u2019ll Bring

• Executive-level experience leading talent management or related People disciplines in a complex, global organization, delivering measurable business impact.


• Ability to connect business strategy to workforce capability, succession depth, leadership readiness, and talent investment decisions.


• Strong business acumen, executive influence, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership, with the ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions and shape enterprise outcomes.


• Experience applying psychometric assessment insights to talent, leadership, succession, and development decisions.


• Experience using enterprise talent management technology, preferably Oracle HCM, to support talent insights and decision‑making.


• Professional services or engineering consulting experience is an asset. A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Important Information

This role can be based in any of our offices across the United States. The salary range for this position is $243,375 to $405,625. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for position in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. At GHD, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and shared success where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real impact. Our hybrid work model is designed to enable you to thrive both at work and beyond, offering up to two days working from home each week while keeping you connected and collaborative in our vibrant in‑person environment. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.