Talent Planning Analyst

Nissan; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Franklin, TN is seeking a Talent Planning Analyst to design, implement and administer Talent Management practices for the Americas region, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America. The role covers executive promotion, onboarding, succession planning and career-pathing with a focus on DEI considerations and stakeholder collaboration.

The Analyst 2, Talent Management role works with HR and business leaders, coordinating NAC meetings, managing projects, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of talent management or OD experience.
• Exposure to promotion, onboarding and succession processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive level promotion, announcement and onboarding processes across the Americas.
• Lead succession planning and talent assessment administration.
• Support NAC scheduling and cross-functional collaboration with HR and business leaders.
• Partner with leadership and HR on career pathing and development planning.
• Develop governance documentation and provide regular reporting to global HR.

Skills

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time - Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Talent Planning Analyst to join our team in Franklin, TN.

The Analyst 2, Talent Management role is responsible for the design, development, implementation and administration of Talent Management practices within the Americas region (including U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America) to include: executive level promotion processes, executive announcements, executive onboarding, talent assessment administration, executive level succession planning & implementation and career-pathing activities and coaching.

A Day in the Life:

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

Executive Level Promotion, Announcement & Onboarding Processe: Coordinates the end-to end promotion, announcement and integration (Onboarding) processes for any executive new to role in the Americas. Management of a fair, robust and systematic promotion process to support appropriate selection to the executive level. Coordination of multiple stakeholders to ensure aligned communication on an executive taking on a new role. Facilitation of the executive onboarding process between the hiring manager, HRBP team and new hire to support integration into the team.

NAC (Nomination Advisory Committee) : Global and regional-level succession planning meetings are required for Talent Planners to organize and partner with the business leaders and HR for required NAC schedules based on function. This involves significant project management coordination to gather and prepare materials and data, conducts pre-meeting consultations as well as facilitates meeting discussion.

Succession Planning : Coordinates, facilitates and manages Americas-wide executive level succession planning activities. Partners with leadership and HR through all aspects of process. Responsible for facilitation of discussions related to talent pipeline, development planning and creative idea generation to ensure succession plans are accurate, comprehensive, have consideration to DEI and address the future gaps/needs of the business. Recommends talent succession slates as required for confidential and organizational structure changes.

Talent Assessment Administration : Coordinates and manages talent assessment processes and tools when implemented across the organization. Researches best practices externally and integrates those best practices into Nissan processes. Ensures an excellent employee experience for talents receiving assessment & usefulness of data for stakeholders (HR, Business) involved in the process.

Career Consultation : Supports in the process of career pathing, competency development and has regular career and talent conversations with Nissan talent. Provides support and guidance on executive interview preparation for both the interviewers and interviewees. Partners with leadership teams and other HR functions are required in the development of career pathing plans.

Other Activities/Support

Regular collaboration with Global Talent Management & Global HR Strategic Partners for information-sharing, global program/initiative deployment at regional level and collaboration activities as required.

Actively seeks and participates in opportunities for Talent Management program enhancements and changes to best support our customers (employees, leaders, executives, HR community).

Supports various reporting and Talent Management needs to Nissan Global HR, MC-A Chairman's Office, and the regional HR organization as required. Develops and maintains needed governance and process documentation.

Shares and educates HR community as necessary on TM processes and required partnership activities.

Develops processes and procedures to more effectively deliver and explain TM strategy and activities to our customers.

Partners with our executives and leadership as required for special projects and engagement activities related to talent development and retention.

Supports and collaborates with our leadership development and rotational programs as required.

Who We're Looking for:

• Requires working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, other PC applications, or mainframe applications.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), story-telling and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects and daily functions with discretion and some supervision.
• Strong presentation skills required for interacting with all levels of the organization including executive level.
• Ability to handle confidential information as required.
• 3+ years of directly related professional level talent management, succession planning, or organizational development experience.
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