Summary:

The Manager, Talent & Engagement will oversee the development and implementation of talent management strategies and initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing talent management programs and employee engagement programs and initiatives and will have a passion for employee development, engagement and organizational culture and will be committed to creating a positive work environment for all employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement talent management strategies and initiatives that align with the company's vision, mission and core values.
• Manage the Talent Management team that guides associates through a structured career development program.
• Oversee the execution of the program life cycle by managing project resources to achieve goals and ensuring established timelines are met.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs to drive employee satisfaction, morale, and retention.
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure that talent management programs are aligned with HR policies and procedures.
• Work with business leaders to understand their talent needs and develop talent solutions that support their business objectives.
• Regularly assess and report on program effectiveness, making data-driven recommendations for improvement to ensure results align with organizational goals.
• Develop and execute program plans, timelines, and budgets that align with the organization's goals.
• Facilitate communication, foster teamwork and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of program progress.
• Actively promote a positive work culture by identifying and addressing areas of improvement, and implementing solutions.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with associates, internal management, and other outside parties critical to the program's success.
• Recommend organizational and process modifications as well as infrastructure enhancements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has direct reports. Manages staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong project management and managerial skills required.
• Proven track record of completing projects to specifications while dealing with challenges such as cross-team dependencies, changing schedules and constantly evolving requirements.
• Excellent professional development skills such as oral and written communications, teamwork and collaboration, work planning, and estimating.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Flexible schedule: ability to work outside of regular business hours and adjust their availability based on project demands.
• Onsite presence: ability to commute to assigned office as required for meetings, training sessions, or other activities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in talent management, employee engagement, and/or HR management required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Freedom Mortgage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Freedom Mortgage Corporation may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization