Senior Talent Management Consultant

Delta Dental Ins.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental Ins. is seeking a Senior Talent Management Consultant to optimize human capital through effective talent management programs. This role involves leading strategic talent projects, implementing change management strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR practices and a proven track record in talent management.

Benefits

401(k) with robust matching

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits

100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience with talent management.
• Strong project management experience leading end-to-end system implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing effective change management plans.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage multiple, concurrent strategic talent programs.
• Serve as an organization change consultant for Talent Management initiatives.
• Establish relationships as a trusted advisor with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, organization development, human resources management

Tools

HRIS

Talent Management Platforms

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Job Description

The Senior Talent Management (TM) Consultant serves as an advisor and expert in optimizing our human capital by designing, implementing, and evaluating talent management programs. The Senior Talent Management Consultant will consult on and lead concurrent talent projects/programs of varying size, duration and complexity. In addition to program and project management, the consultant develops and executes change management for the Talent Management programs. As an advocate for Delta Dental's culture and values, this role partners internally to mature Delta Dental's Talent Management capabilities in service of enterprise human capital needs. This role has broad impact by leading and delivering key human resources programs including but not limited to Delta Dental's Talent Review and Succession Planning and Performance Management and Rewards programs.

Job Description

The Senior Talent Management (TM) Consultant serves as an advisor and expert in optimizing our human capital by designing, implementing, and evaluating talent management programs. The Senior Talent Management Consultant will consult on and lead concurrent talent projects/programs of varying size, duration and complexity. In addition to program and project management, the consultant develops and executes change management for the Talent Management programs. As an advocate for Delta Dental's culture and values, this role partners internally to mature Delta Dental's Talent Management capabilities in service of enterprise human capital needs. This role has broad impact by leading and delivering key human resources programs including but not limited to Delta Dental's Talent Review and Succession Planning and Performance Management and Rewards programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage multiple, concurrent and enterprise level strategic talent programs and projects of varying complexity; initial programs are focused on Talent Review and Succession Planning and Performance Management and Rewards.
• Apply deep subject matter expertise to assess need, plan, implement, and monitor talent management practices and programs that enable business strategies, priorities and/or minimize risks.
• Serve as an organization change consultant and apply change management approaches to enhance effective stakeholder engagement and implementation of Talent Management initiatives. Lead and execute the change management and communications efforts related to the annual program cycles and implementation of new talent management strategies and programs, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption across the organization.
• Establish relationships as a trusted advisor with cross functional partners, and leverage said relationships to effectively influence without authority. In doing so, navigate a complex matrixed environment for cross-functional alignment. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & Learning, Diversity Inclusion & Belonging, Total Rewards and HR Technology to ensure that talent management strategies and programs are aligned with enterprise talent priorities and effectively executed.
• Use talent management program data as well as internal and external insights to identify trends, tell compelling data driven stories, and inform recommendations aligned with our long-term talent management strategy.
• Plan and execute projects/programs against project plans, change management plans, go-live and business readiness plans. Track project measurement and outcomes, taking lessons learned forward to expand, improve and evolve the program and project scalability. Mobilize project/program teams and clearly articulate the plan along with roles and responsibilities for each project team member and stakeholder.
• Support internal and external-facing communications by easily and effectively communicating complex ideas to a variety of levels of sponsors, stakeholders, and end users, including executive and board audiences.
• Leverage design thinking principles and feedback loops to develop, maintain, and improve talent management processes, tools and resources - all in the spirit of supporting the implementation and effectiveness of our talent management programs.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset, seeking to ensure talent programs are intuitive, tech-enabled, and optimized for scale by enhancing user experience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, organization development, human resources management, related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience with talent management, performance management, employee engagement, culture alignment, or organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to understand how business operates and translate business needs into differentiated people solutions for the business.
• Strong systems and design thinking mindset with the ability to design solutions that are scalable and adaptable across the business and considers the diverse cultural, economic, and regulatory landscapes that influence the organization.
• Prior success working in the context of a large, complex, matrixed organizations. Demonstrated history of successful partnerships and leadership within a matrixed HR delivery system. Experience working in a shared services/COE environment.
• Experience moving organizations from legacy HR practices to a more influential and impactful model. Experience in high-performance HR practices.
• Deep understanding of talent management principles and practices, with a proven track record of driving business results through effective talent strategies. Experience with succession planning, talent management and assessment, and all aspects of a performance management lifecycle (i.e., goal setting, annual appraisals, etc.) preferred.
• Strong project management experience leading an end-to-end system implementation. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of effective change management plans.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis. Able to extract key themes from disparate data points to develop a coherent overview. Proficiency in using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Familiarity with various HRIS, talent management platforms, and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written. Good listener with empathy and understanding of others; collaborative and team oriented. Demonstrated competency in effective group facilitation.
• Dynamic leader and teammate that can motivate and instill a sense of urgency in others without formal authority. High degree of political savvy. Possesses the highest level of integrity and ethics; builds/inspires trust and is accountable.
• Demonstrated success building trusted partnerships through coaching, development and influencing. Comfortable with negotiation, conflict resolution, and delivering an opposing point of view to initiate discussion.
  
  

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.

Pay Grade 21. $80,500 - $174,300

Additional Information

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
  
  

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

About The Team

At Delta Dental, we're behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we've served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care - but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.

We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.

Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that's transforming the future of health care, join us!

Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.

Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

• Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
  
  

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