Sr. Specialist, Talent Management

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the U.S. seeks a Sr. Talent Management Specialist to oversee talent management standards. The role involves coordinating programs, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, a relevant degree, and crucial HR experience. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact employee engagement and drive HR excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive human resources or related experience required.
• Working knowledge of HR practices: talent management, performance management, employee relations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates corporate Talent Management program design and implementation.
• Leads employee relations cases and investigations.
• Supports corporate workforce analysis and reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

HR certification S/PHR, SHRM-S/CP or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

HR information systems

Job description

Chemonics seeks an Sr. Talent Management Specialist to coordinate the design, implementation, and continual improvement of Chemonics' corporate level talent management standards, tools, and programming. In coordination with the Director, the Sr. Specialist disseminates and supports consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and programs in workforce and succession planning, performance management, corrective actions, and employee relations across business lines. The Sr. Specialist collaborates closely and inclusively across the Human Resources department and with human resource counterparts across the company, demonstrating excellent customer service, while providing timely consultative expertise to help find solutions for emerging HR challenges. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

Talent Management (TM) Programming and Initiatives

• Coordinates corporate Talent Management program design, implementation, and communication in close coordination with Human Resources department leads and HR counterparts across the organization.
• Manages the implementation of engagement and recognition programming, as applicable.
• Manages content and implementation of the mandatory Anti-Harassment and Discrimination course.
• Evaluates and supports continual improvement and dissemination of Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) policies and procedures, sharing knowledge and lessons learned among the HR community of practice.
• Supports updates and revisions to HR resources for processes related to TM/HRBPs including work instructions, policy manuals, guidance, and other HR records.
• Provides consultative support to subsidiary HR counterparts as needed.
• Actively participates and contributes to TM work planning.

HR Business Partner and Employee Relations

• Leads employee relations cases and investigations for assigned divisions. May manage high-risk and high-profile employee relations issues (e.g., EEOC, DCOHR, etc.) in coordination with the Director, Talent Management, including liaising with counsel, advising internal stakeholders on proper procedure, and ensuring effective investigation documentation is kept.
• Leads and coordinates the corporate performance management cycle.
• Supports oversight and management of the domestic remote work process and agreement tracking.
• Provides proactive support to the community of HRBPs in areas of performance management, including corrective actions and involuntary separations, managing and investigating employee relations issues, providing executive coaching, etc.
• Provides support in areas of staff care and wellness and connects employees and projects to staff care services and resources as requested, particularly as part of crisis management response.
• Supports corporate workforce analysis and reporting, staffing trends, analysis of retention and exit survey data, and overall talent management strategy.
• Supports audit and analysis of employee relations case data for trends and reporting.
• Identifies (and where possible implements) process improvements; builds tools and resources
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; HR certification S/PHR, SHRM-S/CP, or equivalent highly desired.
• Minimum five years of progressive human resources or related experience required; experience designing and/or implementing HR programs a plus.
• Working knowledge and experience in at least one of the following HR practices: talent management, professional development, performance management, employee relations, or a combination. Global HR and employment law a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines with project management experience a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and lead presentations, training courses, and effective meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and work with highly confidential and/or protected information.
• Exhibits high emotional IQ with emphasis on empathy and compassion.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications and HR information systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Apply by 11:59pm EST on 06/23/2025. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Chemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Chemonics, or (c) consistent with Chemonics legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)