Talent Management Manager

The Talent Management Manager contributes to human resources strategy and executes employment programs related to the growth and measurement of talent within the company. The position collaborates with key departmental and organizational leaders and peers to understand and assist with role definition, talent acquisition, performance management, employer branding, employee growth, retention, and organizational succession strategies. Proven experience within all of the following areas is required: learning & development, succession planning, performance management and talent acquisition.

Compensation Data: Exempt salary based on experience. Incentive Bonus eligible.

Travel: None

Location: Newbury, OH. M-F, 8-5 and hybrid, onsite 3 days and home 2 days.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deploys strategic vision and associated programs to attract, retain, assess, and develop talent across Kinetico.
2. Identifies and embeds recruitment strategies and develops external relationships to ensure an optimal presence for the organization as an employer of choice.
3. Manages the performance processes: trains employees on performance system, works with department managers to develop performance measures, leads performance calibration sessions, assesses performance outcomes, and recommends training and development opportunities to increase employee effectiveness.
4. Executes a talent acquisition strategy by collaborating with the marketing organization and senior leadership to develop the employer brand; leveraging the brand across digital technologies, thereby enabling the company to attract, assess, hire, and retain the right people to grow the business.
5. Establishes, maintains, and monitors appropriate metrics to gauge the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our talent management and recruiting process and uses this information to recommend process improvements.
6. Develops the Learning and Development function at Kinetico. Creates, executes, and manages the Learning and Development strategy and plan in alignment with key priorities for the organization. Researches, recommends, develops, and oversees design, delivery and assessment of learning programs, events, and curricula.
7. Conducts annual organizational needs assessment and identifies learning needs and/or solutions to address skills, knowledge, competency, and performance gaps building strong partnerships with managers across Kinetico.
8. Works with HR partners to facilitate more routine and consistent usage of standard assessment tools and practices to support talent development.
9. Creates and manages a comprehensive succession planning process across the organization.
10. Develops and maintains strategic college relationships, targeting specific degree programs from which to recruit, and establishes strong connections between various Kinetico leaders and team members with key faculty, staff and student organizations associated with those programs.

What you will need to succeed:

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration with at least 10 years of experience talent management experience.

Competencies:

• Ability to effectively evaluate skills, experience, talents, values, and attitudes.
• Ability to develop a keen understanding of the organization and its internal human resources needs.
• Easily establishes good relationships with internal/external customers and staff; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and displays “customer focus” attitude and delivery.
• Able to proactively attract passive candidates through targeted sourcing and recruiting methods, employee referrals, etc.
• Knowledge of social media tools and resources to effectively represent Kinetico in the public space.

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. In the years since, we have grown into a global company of independent Kinetico water experts and international distributors serving more than 100 countries. We offer complete water systems that deliver only the highest quality water for general use and drinking. We back every piece of our equipment with industry-leading warranties. Our approach reflects our deep commitment to preserving and conserving fresh water, one of our planet's most precious and endangered natural resources.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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