Talent Activation Specialist

ADP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP’s Talent Activation Consulting (TAC) team partners with HR Business Partners, Relationship Managers and Sales to drive talent strategy and usage of ADP talent tools and services. The Specialist provides expert consulting on talent acquisition, management, and activation across client engagements.

The role emphasizes coaching, client outcomes, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance value and adoption of ADP solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Major area of concentration in HR or technology.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of directly related experience in talent disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class, high-value consulting for HRO clients, focusing on talent strategy and direction.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Coach junior associates and influence tasks and deliverables without direct reporting lines.
• Drive a quality client experience and maximize growth of ADP talent products and solutions.
• Support regional programs, tool enhancements, product launches, and best practices with stakeholders.
• Participate in regional projects and cross-functional teams to provide feedback and drive initiatives.

Skills

Consulting

Relationship-building

Talent strategy

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HR or Tech focus

PHR or SPHR preferred

3-5 years related experience

Job description

Job Title : Talent Activation Specialist

Position Summary

The Talent Activation Consulting (TAC) team is responsible for providing support and consultation for clients related to ADP's suite of talent offerings. This team also partners with and advises the internal field HR Business Partners, Relationship Managers and Sales in proactive activities with clients to drive their talent strategy and usage of talent tools and services. The Talent Activation team provides support and consulting services across all three of the talent disciplines - talent acquisition, talent management and talent activation.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties - Responsibilities

• Provide world-class, high-value consulting for HRO clients: focus is both client and team driven and the complexity and ambiguity of work increases with each level and along with client size. Work is primarily focused on talent strategy and direction, but could include tactical advising as needed. Further explained in requirements/ levels of each position.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships: facilitate mutually beneficial internal and external partnerships; collaborate with the client, the team, and the field (markets) on complex initiatives and strategic challenges presented by the stakeholders. Apply expertise and breadth of product knowledge and market trends to analyze and provide the right solution at the right time for our clients.
• Act as a coach for junior associates: coach and influence tasks and deliverables for team members and internal partners without a direct reporting relationship. Provide input on associate performance and development. Assist with onboarding and upskilling new associates.
• Pursue a quality client experience: provide a high level of service and a professional, human response to our clients' needs. Utilize expertise to drive value with the client and ultimately maximize the growth and consumption of ADP talent products and solutions.
• Innovate @ (almost) any cost: support division, region, and department programs and initiatives to provide product and process feedback and recommendations; monitor key performance metrics, and evaluate tool enhancement opportunities. Participate in special projects, product launches and other regional initiatives related to talent tools and services. Consults with both internal and external stakeholders on best practices.
• Participate in region and department project teams: functions as a regional representative to provide product and process feedback and recommendations, monitor key performance metrics, and evaluate tool enhancement opportunities. Supports/ manages special projects, product launches and other regional initiatives related to talent tools and services. Consults with both internal and external stakeholders on best practices.

Education - Experience

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• Major Area of Concentration is HR or Technology-related.
• Other education or certification requirements : PHR or SPHR preferred
• 3 -- 5 Years of Directly Related Experience. Direct experience in a min 3 talent disciplines.

Bachelor's Degree

HR Generalist experience

HCM tools and technical experience

WFN experience a plus

A little about ADP:

We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP:

ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace.