Sr. Program Specialist - Talent Management

First American Financial Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

First American Financial Corp. is seeking a Senior Talent Management Program Specialist to oversee talent programs including internships and employee engagement. The role requires strong program management skills, data analysis capabilities, and solid communication abilities, supporting a culture focused on people and diversity. Join a company that values individuality and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

PTO/paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Typically requires 4-6 years of directly related experience.
• Strong proficiency in program management and data analysis is essential.
• Solid communication skills are necessary for effective interactions with team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversees various talent programs and coordinates team activities.
• Facilitates milestones and status meetings for program tasks.
• Manages vendor relationships for the Talent Management teams.

Skills

Program management methodologies

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS Degree in business field or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

The Senior Talent Management Program Specialist plays a crucial role and involves close collaboration with program managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to plan, implement, and facilitate the execution of essential talent programs, including the Internship Program, Talent Management Optimization, Employee Engagement, and Recruitment Strategies.

Essential Functions

· Oversees programs in collaboration with Talent Management team members

· Coordinates team activities, resources, and schedules to ensure timely program implementation

· Defines program scope and objectives with stakeholders and assigns team roles

· Prepares, facilitates, and coordinates presenters for meetings as assigned as part of overall program deliverables, i.e. Internship Program

· Assists in preparing plans that specify goals, strategy, and staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, budgets, and allocation of available resources for Talent-related programs

· Regularly facilitates status and milestone meetings to ensure timely completion of program tasks, address roadblocks, and provide status updates

· Manages vendor relationships for Talent Management teams in partnership with stakeholders, procurement, finance, and accounting

· Prepares documentation, which may include training/process materials, data analyses utilizing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint presentations, and SharePoint sites

· May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Job Complexities

· Works on problems of broad scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors

· Utilizes substantial experience and sound judgment to strategize and execute plans

· Diagnoses problems and proposes solutions within their specialized domain and functional expertise

· Errors can result in delays and/or missed deadlines

· Must possess the ability to condense potentially extensive or intricate information into clear communication, documentation, and analysis

Supervision Received or Extended

· No responsibility for supervision of others

· Works Independently with supervisory oversight

· Uses expertise of more senior level team members and leverages additional resources to confirm solution or explore customized applications as a solution

· Assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel

· Provides input to and achieves set objectives

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

· Strong proficiency in program management methodologies, techniques, best practices and technologies

· Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with team members, customers, and management

· Proven meeting facilitation and presentation skills

· Strong skills in reviewing and analyzing data to create clear reports and actionable insights.

· Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and teamwork skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, respond quickly to emergent problems, and focus both on long-range projects and immediate tasks

Typical Education

· Generally requires BS Degree in a business field or equivalent work experience

Typical Range of Experience

· Typically have 4-6 years of directly related experience

Pay Range: $82,925 - $110,525 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.