Talent Management Manager - Performance Management

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a strategic Talent Management Manager to shape the future of performance management and enable a high-performance culture. You will lead the evolution of our performance management approaches, connecting performance to leadership effectiveness, development, and rewards.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in Talent Management and a strong track record in enterprise-wide initiatives, analytics, and change leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Talent Management or Organizational Effectiveness.
• Experience designing or transforming enterprise performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise performance management strategy and execution.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to align talent initiatives.
• Design modern goal setting, coaching, feedback and development.
• Leverage analytics and AI to improve processes.
• Drive change management and capability building.

Skills

Talent Management

Organizational Effectiveness

HR

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Talent Management Manager to shape the future of performance management and enable a high-performance culture at Graphic Packaging.

This role will lead the evolution of our performance management approach, moving toward meaningful practices that strengthen accountability, accelerate growth, and drive business results.

The ideal candidate brings fresh thinking and a strong understanding of the practices and enablers that help individuals and teams perform at their best, connecting performance management to leadership effectiveness, employee development, culture, and rewards.

This role will also contribute to other strategic talent initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Management Strategy & Transformation

• Lead the evolution of our enterprise performance management strategy, aligning practices with business priorities and culture.
• Design modern approaches to goal setting, continuous coaching and feedback, performance differentiation, and development.
• Pilot and scale new approaches that strengthen performance outcomes and improve the manager and employee experience.
• Leverage technology, analytics, and AI to simplify processes and reduce administrative burden.
• Define measures of success and use data, feedback, and external insights to continuously improve.

High-Performance Culture & Organizational Effectiveness

• Activate organizational enablers of high performance beyond formal processes, including goal alignment, leadership effectiveness, accountability, feedback, and recognition.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to HR and business leaders, translating business priorities and talent insights into stronger individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Connect performance management with leadership development, succession, employee development, engagement, and rewards.
• Strengthen manager capability and accountability for setting clear expectations, giving meaningful feedback, recognizing contributions, and addressing underperformance.

Responsibilities (continued):

Enterprise Program Leadership & Execution

• Own the execution of enterprise performance management processes, including goal setting, performance discussions, assessments, calibration, and year-end initiatives.
• Establish clear standards, tools, and guidance for consistent, scalable execution.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Technology, Reporting, and Total Rewards to streamline processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead change management, communications, and capability building to drive adoption and sustain improvements.
• Use performance data and insights to evaluate effectiveness and inform talent decisions.

Broader Talent Management Initiatives

• Engage in other broader talent management initiatives as priorities evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, HR, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing, or transforming enterprise performance management or related talent practices.
• Strong understanding of what enables individual, team, and business performance.
• Ability to translate business priorities into practical, scalable talent solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and driving change.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a large, complex, global, or operationally intensive organization.
• Experience integrating performance management with broader talent, leadership, and rewards practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise talent management or HR transformation.
• Familiarity with performance management technology, including SAP SuccessFactors.
• Understanding of emerging technologies, analytics, and AI in talent management.

What Will Make Someone Successful

• Strategic and innovative thinker: Challenges conventional approaches and connects talent practices to business outcomes.
• Strong business partner: Builds credibility and influences stakeholders to turn business needs into solutions.
• Transformation mindset: Embraces change, tests new approaches, and drives continuous improvement.
• Execution-oriented: Balances strategic thinking with delivery of high-quality, scalable programs.
• Collaborative and enterprise-focused: Works across functions to create integrated solutions.
• Practical problem solver: Simplifies complexity and designs solutions that work in a large, operational environment.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Range

$117,700.00 - $156,900.00

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

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