Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74193

 

The Role at a Glance

This position provides strategic leadership to achieve key business objectives for enterprise talent management and leadership development programs, including succession planning, performance management, internal mobility, and enterprise learning and leadership/executive development.  They will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to evolve the company’s talent management practices and leadership development programs for our people, maximizing business relevance and efficiency.  They will also be responsible for ensuring strong cross-functional partnerships and serve as a career advisor as appropriate.

What you'll be doing Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with executive/senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies. Leads the identification, development, and implementation of strategic process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across the team, business unit, and/or the organization for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Leads and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility. Provides training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and gives honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent. Leads, establishes and implements priorities, performance goals and objectives to achieve key business results for their assigned area(s) of responsibility. Guides and evaluates departmental performance and takes appropriate action to meet and/or exceed performance standards for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Provides thought leadership and functional expertise to internal/external stakeholders for their assigned area(s) of responsibility. Leads strategy development and implementation for enterprise talent and performance management and leadership development programs. Leads the identification, development, and implementation of innovative programs to assimilate, develop, and retain talent across the company in a transformative growth environment.  Provides thought leadership on enterprise talent and leadership development strategies to develop best practices and talent solutions. Implements a product management approach to core enterprise talent and leadership programs, including succession planning, internal mobility, leadership development and coaching offer, and end-to-end performance management system. Partners with HR Operations and HR Technology to maximize our talent, performance management, learning, and leadership development processes and technology stack to operate cost-effectively and efficiently.   Partners with internal stakeholders to appropriately integrate merit and equity programs into our talent processes and improve processes and systems that support cross-enterprise pollination of talent. Oversees and leads the annual talent review and succession planning processes, including management of institutional knowledge risk.   Continues to evolve the enterprise performance management system, including continued enhancements to our rating process, feedback routines, linkages to our pay-for-performance principles, and performance management technology platform. Stands up and operationalizes an internal mobility program to facilitate simpler and more employee- and business-friendly navigation of job posting and availability processes that support talent growth and development. Builds and leads high performing team of talent associates to support cross-functional initiatives and programs across Talent & Employee Experience (T&EX) as a means to develop and cross-train talent and broaden the People, Culture and Communications (PCC) talent pipeline. Ensures assigned areas of responsibilities are meeting all objectives pertaining to quality, compliance, regulations, productivity, service, budget, and project management.  Contributes to the development of operational plans that are aligned with PCC and T&EX goals and Lincoln’s overall business plans and specific strategic and tactical initiatives.  What we’re looking for

Must Haves

4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required) 5+ Years of management, strategy, and influencing senior management/critical stakeholder experience. (Required) 12+ Years of progressively more responsible Human Resources experience that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities of this position. (Required) Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advocates effectively, readily command attention and respect in groups as demonstrated by people listening to and getting on board with initiatives for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Nice to have

Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement process improvements. Demonstrated ability to successfully hire, retain, develop and coach staff via a culture of real-time performance feedback, with ability to build both technical and leadership skills.  Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior/executive management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.   Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.   Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).  Demonstrated consultative skills in a large, matrixed corporate environment with exceptional verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills.  Demonstrated experience as a thought leader in the areas of talent strategy, leadership development, and related components.
  Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through March 31st, 2025 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

The pay range for this position is $157,000 - $285,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

 

About The Company

Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.

 

Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

 

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

 

Lincoln Financial Group (“LFG”) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information.  Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications.  If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.

 

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