Talent Development Specialist

First Bank Chicago; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

A leading bank in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Vice President of Talent Management to coordinate HR initiatives focusing on learning, performance management, and employee engagement. This hybrid role requires strong communication skills and 3-5 years of HR experience. The compensation range is $67,000 to $85,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience with presenting training content to virtual or live audiences.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support HR initiatives focused on talent management.
• Facilitate key HR Learning & Development functions.
• Oversee the learning management system.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Interpersonal and relationship building skills

Highly organized multitasker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or equivalent

Tools

Paycom HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Vice President Talent Management I – First Bank Chicago. This role is a hybrid position requiring three days per week on site at our Northbrook, IL office.

Base pay range

$67,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Compensation

• Expected Salary Range: $67,000 - $85,000
• Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Basic Function

Coordinate and support HR initiatives focused on learning and development, performance management, communications and employee engagement. Leverage HRIS systems to support talent management and acquisition strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate key HR Learning & Development functions and initiatives in collaboration with VP of Talent Development
• Research and source online and in-person training courses for specific employee audiences and/or individuals to support their development goals
• Identify and develop partnerships with training providers to offer employees relevant training courses in HRIS (Paycom)
• Develop and/or facilitate in-person and virtual learning and development events including but not limited to:
• Lunch and Learn Events
• First Bank Chicago’s Explore Series
• Annual Harassment Prevention Training
• Annual Performance Review Management Training
• HR-Specific training topics as needed
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through pre-training assessments and post-training feedback
• Oversee the learning management system (Paycom Learning) to ensure efficient delivery and tracking of training completion and reminders

• Coordinate HR & HR-related Projects
• Build and create project plans in MS Planner
• Develop and/or implement HR projects and initiatives
• Monitor project progress to ensure timely completion of key deliverables, providing updates to Management or Senior Management when necessary
• Evaluate project results and conduct evaluations to identify areas for improvement
• Complete check in meetings with key project team members to track progress or identify concerns
• Participate in collaborative projects with cross-departmental teams

• Assist in administering the HR Communications Strategy
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of HR communications across multiple channels including email, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint (The Vault) and Café & Breakroom displays
• Participate in First Bank Chicago’s cross-functional Communications team, by supporting communication strategies that promote First Bank Chicago's business goals and culture
• Prepare and update slide decks, flyers and other documents (eg. Annual HR Board Presentation, HR Metrics, recruitment flyers)

• Coordination of internal and external bank-wide surveys
• Coordinate employee engagement survey administration and programs and present results (Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago)
• Develop and distribute ad hoc employee surveys as needed.

• Support the Talent Acquisition function
• Administer and provide support for Paycom’s Applicant Tracking System
• Create and maintain templates, templates for offers, emails, approval workflows and other building blocks
• Create Job Requisitions, post positions to the Paycom Careers Portal and close out requisitions when filled or canceled
• Design and edit recruiting materials such as flyers, emails, applicant handouts, etc.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling interviews, when needed
• Assist VP/Talent Management with coordinating the Summer Intern Program including candidate application, selection, events and presentations

• Design and edit recruiting materials such as flyers, emails, applicant handouts, etc.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling interviews, when needed

• Coordinate Performance Management administrative initiatives
• Create and edit Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), Performance Discussion and Coaching Discussion templates in Paycom Performance Management Module
• Assist in designing and implementing annual performance reviews in collaboration with CHRO
• Audit annual completion of Bank-wide performance evaluations
• Facilitate performance management training for employees and managers
• Annual Performance Review Training
• SMART Goal Training
• Paycom Performance Discussion Form Training
• Coaching Discussion Forms
• Disciplinary Write-ups and Performance Improvement Plans

• Develop and maintain HRIS (Paycom) modules
• Stay current on all product updates and utilize system enhancements for Document Management, Reports, Surveys, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
• Act as a main point of contact for Paycom troubleshooting for talent acquisition and performance management modules
• Provide Paycom training or user guides to managers when needed
• Assist in researching new ways Paycom can be utilized
• Complete job description updates and master job list updates
• Assign and monitor employee policy acknowledgements in Paycom as policy updates are approved
• Assist with department reporting

• Maintain and update written HR procedures
• Collaborate with peers across departments through appointed committee roles to drive process improvement and innovation

Nonessential Duties

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with employees and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Training & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or equivalent related experience
• 3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Hands-on experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) platforms
• Experience with presenting training content to virtual or live audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including: Teams (including Planner), Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Location

First Bank Chicago – Northbrook, IL

Benefits

First Bank Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k); paid time off (PTO); and eligibility for an annual bonus. For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our website: https://firstbankchicago.com/Employee-Benefits.

First Bank Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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Eligibility & Inclusions

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Banking

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