McLean, VA, USA
8 days ago
Talent Management Lead

Job Family:

Talent Management


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, the Talent Management Lead will focus on the successful management of talent management programs and strategic initiatives. They will work well within a fast-moving, high-growth organization, build effective relationships across the business quickly, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment. Their duties will include, but not be limited to:

Ensure successful management of talent management programs and initiatives, such as

talent reviews: managing process to systematically identify high potential employees and future leaders at various levels of the organization and plan for their future development

succession planning: managing process to ensure a pipeline of qualified internal candidates for organizationally critical roles.

career pathways: develop range of pathways aligned with our career framework and job families to illustrate the range of career development possibilities at Guidehouse

leadership development: collaborate with learning & development on programs to strengthen the skills and competencies of our people managers and leaders

critical skills: assist in the creation of an enterprise critical skills strategy, ensuring we have the needed resources to deliver quality services to our client

mentoring: develop and manage an enterprise mentoring program that will drive business results and develop our people

Manage large and complex strategic initiatives with limited guidance or oversight, coordinating and driving project delivery and associated change management, communication, and training.

Conduct research and contribute to the design and development of various talent management solutions that address organizational needs.

Assist with developing and implementing strategic and innovative best practices – including how to leverage emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Machine Learning –  to position the company for the future.

Serve as a thought-partner to the Director for Talent Management

Work collaboratively across all Human Capital functions and company segments to ensure successful delivery of value-added service to all employees.


What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. 

At least Six (6) years of relevant experience.

Talent Management expertise of and experience with performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathways, critical skills strategy, leadership development, mentoring, etc.

Program and project management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple talent management programs concurrently across the organization.

Knowledge of current and emerging best practices related to talent management

Track record of innovation and creativity within talent management

Skills in content/resource development, and the ability to educate employees at all levels of the organization on talent management programs.

Presentation skills and ability to engage a range of audiences.

Knowledge of change management tools and frameworks.

Ability to introduce and apply fresh ideas and creative solutions to stimulate discussion and thinking.

Excellent interpersonal, influencing, collaboration, consensus building and stakeholder management skills

Ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into actionable insights

Effectively identifies, assesses, tracks, and mitigates issues and risks at multiple levels

Highly flexible and adaptable to changing environment and shifting priorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

Experience with IPOs

Experience with continuous improvement.

Experience and awareness of cultural transformations.

Experience in multinational corporations

Experience with talent and performance enablement in Workday (Talent Optimization, Skills Cloud, Performance Reviews, Succession, etc.)

PHR/ SPHR/ SHRM CP/ SHRM SCP / TMP

Experience in a professional services firm preferred

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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