Strategic Talent Management Lead, Advancement

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Advancement is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Management to lead talent development, performance management, and leadership development across the organization. The role partners with HR and senior leadership to design integrated talent strategies, onboard new hires, plan succession, and drive retention through development programs.

You will guide career pathways, create learning experiences, and foster a culture of growth and accountability across the campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, OD, business, psychology, education, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, organizational development, learning and development, human resources, or related field.
• Experience designing and implementing talent management or employee development strategies.
• Experience with performance management, career development, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work strategically while managing complex initiatives and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an Advancement-wide talent management strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Establish frameworks for identifying, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Partner with leadership to assess current and future talent needs.
• Lead talent reviews and workforce talent discussions.
• Develop strategies for critical roles, succession planning, and organizational continuity.
• Monitor talent trends and recommend strategies to address emerging workforce needs.
• Lead ongoing development and administration of performance management.
• Partner with managers to set meaningful goals, feedback practices, and standards.
• Develop tools to strengthen performance conversations and communications.
• Support annual performance review processes and related communications.
• Identify opportunities to connect performance, development, and organizational goals.
• Develop career development frameworks and resources for growth.
• Lead internal mobility initiatives and career pathways.
• Identify opportunities for stretch assignments, projects, mentorship, and development experiences.
• Develop leadership development programs and succession planning activities.
• Collaborate on manager forums and leadership initiatives.
• Use people data and insights to inform talent decisions.

Skills

Talent management

Organizational development

Learning and development

Performance management

Career development

Leadership development

Succession planning

Consulting

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, psychology, education, or related field

Master's degree in HR, organizational psychology, organizational development, business, or related field

Job description

Boston University Advancement is seeking an Associate Director of Talent Management to lead talent development, performance management, and leadership development across the organization. The role partners with HR and senior leadership to design integrated talent strategies, onboard new hires, plan succession, and drive retention through development programs.

You will guide career pathways, create learning experiences, and foster a culture of growth and accountability across the campus.