Manager, Talent Management

Symbotic; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Talent Management to lead enterprise performance management, leadership development and talent programs. You will partner with HR and business leaders to align performance, potential and rewards across a fast-growing technology and automation environment.

The role emphasizes data-informed decisions, scalable tools, and proactive governance of talent processes, with flexible, hybrid work options in the Eastern/ Central time zones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management or Organizational Development.
• Experience supporting company-wide performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Strong data-driven decision making and ability to translate insights into actions.
• Experience in a complex, high-growth, matrixed organization; tech/robotics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve Symbotic’s enterprise performance management process.
• Coordinate timelines, tools, and stakeholder deliverables to align performance, potential and outcomes.
• Serve as a key resource for goal setting, feedback, differentiation and calibration.
• Partner with leaders and HRBPs to reinforce leadership behaviors in a high-performance culture.
• Translate leadership expectations into practical tools and resources for managers.
• Collaborate with Compensation to align performance with rewards and career progression.
• Support Workday configuration and enhancements for performance and development processes.
• Develop and deliver training and toolkits to strengthen manager capability in coaching and feedback.
• Support leadership development initiatives through talent programs and development experiences.
• Analyze talent and succession data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Apply AI and emerging tech to talent processes and measure impact on efficiency.

Skills

Talent Management

Organizational Development

Workday

Project Management

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Leadership development

Education

Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

Who We Are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Talent Management to manage and deliver processes, tools, and insights that strengthen Symbotic’s talent ecosystem.

What we do

Talent Management raises the bar on performance through clear expectations, meaningful conversations and a relentless focus on impact.

What you’ll do

• Manage the execution and continuous improvement of Symbotic’s enterprise performance management process.
• Coordinate process timelines, tools, communications, and stakeholder deliverables to support alignment between performance, potential, and business outcomes.
• Serve as a key resource for performance management, including goal setting, feedback, performance differentiation, and calibration.
• Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to reinforce leadership behaviors that reflect Symbotic’s high-performance culture.
• Translate leadership expectations into practical tools, guidance, and resources for managers and employees.
• Collaborate with the Compensation team to support alignment of performance outcomes with rewards, recognition, and career progression.
• Partner with HRIS to support Workday configuration, testing, and enhancements for performance and development processes.
• Develop and deliver training, communications, and toolkits to strengthen manager capability in coaching, feedback, and performance conversations.
• Support leadership and manager development initiatives through talent programs, development experiences, and practical tools that reinforce Symbotic leadership expectations.
• Analyze talent, performance, and succession data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide insights that inform talent decisions.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies across talent management processes; develop and deploy scalable tools and solutions, partner with stakeholders to drive adoption, and measure impact on efficiency, decision quality, and employee experience.
• Support career and internal mobility initiatives by developing and maintaining frameworks, resources, and criteria for advancement across roles and functions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify high-potential talent and support development strategies that strengthen leadership and critical talent pipelines.
• Support enterprise talent review and succession planning processes, including readiness assessments, talent discussions, development planning, and critical role succession activities.
• Support workforce planning efforts through talent insights, capability assessments, succession data, and analysis of talent risks and opportunities.
• Stay current on relevant industry trends, research, and legal requirements, and incorporate appropriate practices into talent programs and resources.

What you’ll need

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related HR disciplines, including experience managing or supporting a company-wide performance management process.
• Demonstrated experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning, career development, performance management, or related talent processes, including the use of data-informed talent or assessment practices.
• Experience working in a complex, high-growth, or matrixed organization; experience in technology, robotics, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HR system to support scalable talent processes.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data and stakeholder input into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.

Our Environment

This role may be based remotely within the Eastern or Central Time Zones, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Greater Boston area.

Candidates based in the Greater Boston area will be expected to maintain a regular in-office presence at our Wilmington, MA headquarters, generally averaging two days per week. Remote employees outside the area will be expected to travel to Wilmington on a regular basis, with additional travel anticipated during key program launches and other business initiatives.

Candidates located outside the region may be considered; however, preference will be given to those based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Boston area. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates who choose to relocate.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.