Talent Programs Specialist

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Life is seeking an experienced Talent Programs leader to plan and execute performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and development initiatives.

You will collaborate with business leaders, COEs, and the People Solutions team to align programs with enterprise goals, leverage data-driven insights, and ensure governance and scalability. Across the enterprise, you will drive continuous improvement and deliver impactful talent initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IO psychology, business, or related field.
• 7+ years in performance management and talent management.
• 3+ years managing enterprise-wide talent programs.
• Certifications in talent assessments.
• Strong familiarity with HR systems such as Workday.
• Experience using data to inform actions and measure impact.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual talent programs and processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, officer promotions, executive coaching, high potential and rotational programs)
• Collaborate with business leaders and COEs to ensure talent programs and initiatives are globally aligned with broader enterprise workforce goals, gaps, and future needs
• Align programs and initiatives with Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies
• Collaborate with the People Solutions team to leverage technology for streamlined and data-driven talent practices
• Establish, track, and mature key metrics to measure the impact and success of talent programs
• Provide data-based insights into Pacific Life’s talent to inform business and People Experience decision making and action planning
• Maintain clear documentation and governance around talent programs and processes to support consistency and scalability
• Monitor external best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and incorporate innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and user experience of talent programs
• Provide PX, employees and leaders with tools, resources, and guidance to support understanding and adoption of talent programs
• Work with communications and other partners to educate and train for implementation
• Integrate into employee experience, work across Talent Enablement and Talent Management team
• Demonstrate strong relationships with HR Business Partners to ensure talent programs deliver on Enterprise, Divisional, and Functional needs
• Support leaders and PX colleagues in translating talent program outcomes into actional development plans, stretch assignments, and targeted learning opportunities
• Contribute to workforce planning conversations by providing insights on talent gaps, emerging skill needs, and internal pipeline health

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Synthesis of complex topics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IO psychology or related field

Tools

Workday Proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual talent programs and processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, officer promotions, executive coaching, high potential and rotational programs)
• Collaborate with business leaders and COEs to ensure talent programs and initiatives are globally aligned with broader enterprise workforce goals, gaps, and future needs
• Align programs and initiatives with Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies
• Collaborate with the People Solutions team to leverage technology for streamlined and data-driven talent practices
• Establish, track, and mature key metrics to measure the impact and success of talent programs
• Provide data-based insights into Pacific Life’s talent to inform business and People Experience decision making and action planning
• Maintain clear documentation and governance around talent programs and processes to support consistency and scalability
• Monitor external best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and incorporate innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and user experience of talent programs
• Provide PX, employees and leaders with tools, resources, and guidance to support understanding and adoption of talent programs
• Work with communications and other partners to educate and train for implementation
• Integrate into employee experience, work across Talent Enablement and Talent Management team
• Demonstrate strong relationships with HR Business Partners to ensure talent programs deliver on Enterprise, Divisional, and Functional needs
• Support leaders and PX colleagues in translating talent program outcomes into actional development plans, stretch assignments, and targeted learning opportunities
• Contribute to workforce planning conversations by providing insights on talent gaps, emerging skill needs, and internal pipeline health

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial-Organizational psychology, business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in performance management, talent management, career and/or development programs
• 3+ years of managing enterprise-wide talent programs such as succession, onboarding, high-potential, etc. – Career Pathing/skills
• Certifications in various talent assessments
• Strong familiarity with HR systems such as Workday
• Experience using data and insights to inform actions, decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing talent programs, including performance management and succession planning, while leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance employee experience. Strong ability to collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.

Hard Skills

• Talent Programs Execution
• Career Pathing
• Talent Assessments
• Workday Proficiency
• Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Synthesis of Complex Topics

Certifications & Qualifications

• Talent Assessment Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Employee Experience
• Workforce Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Enablement
• Governance