Performance and Talent Specialist

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About OutSystems

OutSystems is the pioneer of the fast-growing high-performance low-code development market. The company empowers organizations to innovate their businesses through software, and we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. 

The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform is considered one of the leading application development solutions by customers, analysts such as Gartner and Forrester, and partners around the world. The platform gives organizations – from small and mid-sized businesses to enterprises – the tools to build, deliver, manage, and evolve mobile and web applications that are unique to their businesses. With high-productivity, AI-assisted tools, customers can tackle any strategic challenge – from modernizing and integrating their existing applications to automating business and workplace processes and creating exceptional customer apps and experiences. Solutions built with OutSystems are secure, resilient, cloud-native, built to scale, and can be continuously evolved.

OutSystems is a truly global organization, with customers across 87 countries and 22 industries, more than 400 partners, and a 600,000-developer community. The company is known for creating a culture of innovation inside its customer organizations, with many working with OutSystems for more than a decade. 

Founded in 2001 in Portugal, we have offices in Lisbon, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UAE, India, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia, and of course a thriving and collaborative worldwide community of remote employees. OutSystems continuously receives leadership recognition from the top analyst firms, the CODiE Awards, SD Times 100, the Cloud100, and other influential groups. 

Our team members are at the core of a dynamic, industry-leading company that is helping organizations of all sizes across the globe innovate their businesses through the power of software.

About this role:

This role fits in the People Development and Experience Team. The mission of the People Development and Experience team is to activate the OutSystems Federation of Teams’ culture, by developing and retaining the right talent through scalable and engaging leadership, talent development and experience programs. 

The Performance and Talent Specialist is responsible for designing/developing and implementing OutSystems' talent management cycle through a performance management program that creates the practical structure for people's success and drives growth opportunities. They are expected to leverage People data analytics to support a talent review process and people-related decision-making that leverages talent from within and increases talent density at OutSystems.

The ideal candidate is agile, experienced in the tech industry, knowledgeable about HR systems and talent programs and proficient in talent analytics. They are action-oriented individuals who will work across our global business units.

Responsibilities:

• Research and propose talent review and performance management approaches, processes and resources that are relevant to the OutSystems business context and ensure a positive experience for OutSystemers;

• Develop/ review, propose and deliver OutSystems’ performance management program, process, and tools

• Collaborating with key stakeholders (PSMs, leaders, team members) to assess talent management needs and promote permanent feedback loops to strengthen the approach to performance management;

• Manage all activities related to the performance management cycles, prepare education resources and initiatives (playbooks, learning courses, sessions, etc), measure success metrics and propose course correction to guarantee high levels of adoption;

• Be the interface with the Digital team for tool setup/ maintenance. Create new requirements, identify prioritization, test

• Analyze People analytics, produce reports and dashboards for Talent analytics, transform the analysis into suggestions for improvements/ new initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Profile:

•  +5-8 years related work experience in talent and performance management, ideally at a global scale and in the tech industry; 

• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and develop effective solutions in response.

• Agile way of working with other teams, either in the People team or other units, as well as while interacting with external parties (typically providers); 

• Ability to monitor and measure activity-related metrics of effectiveness and efficiency;

• Project management and prioritization skills that allow them to navigate in a fast-paced environment that is subject to rapid change and competing deadlines;

• Strong analytical skills, with proven ability to work with HR analytics (Power BI, Excel, Workday, Officevibe, others);

• Strong communication skills;

• Advanced degree (HR, Management, Psychology is a plus).

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.

We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

What do we have to offer you? 

• A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative. 

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills. 

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global. 

• A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.) 

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!