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Educational Testing Service Global Head Talent Management Consultant in Princeton, New Jersey
About ETS:
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
With a portfolio consisting of some of the world’s most trusted assessments
including the TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®
. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.
With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of global learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.
Position Summary
This is a consulting opportunity for 6 months, with the right to renew or convert to a full time role.
The Global Head Talent Management Consultant is responsible for leading the vision, strategy, development and execution of organizational effectiveness and talent management programs aimed at advancing the mission and enhancing business results. This consultant will partner with the ETS leadership team and key stakeholders to ensure the development and advancement of an empowered, values-driven workplace culture, and actively plan for, address, and forecast future talent and culture needs inclusive of change management. Overall, this Consultant will offer timely, forward-thinking counsel on all issues related to the organization’s use of talent and culture in support of its mission.
Responsibilities
Evolve the company’s Talent architecture into a cohesive and effective ecosystem with emphasis on Talent Identification, Career and Succession Planning, Performance, as well as accelerated Talent Development and Learning, in service of the business growth strategy.
Design and leverage a robust talent management philosophy, strategy, processes and the required leadership and HR business partnering capabilities to ensure the right people in the right roles at the right time.
Create robust talent assessment approaches that can be applied by organizational leaders and effective succession and career planning at scale in a complex enterprise.
Develop and implement talent strategies, approaches and processes linked to business needs and objectives to effectively manage strong succession planning and long-term projections of talent gaps and leadership needs.
Influence leaders across the organization to adopt and promote the talent management framework and practices, ensuring that the annual process yields output that drives highly effective Succession and Talent Plans to be reviewed by the highest organizational levels.
Define a framework for employee learning and organizational development practices across the company globally that accelerates readiness of successors to the most key roles.
Act as a trusted advisor and strategic talent partner to the VP HR and company Leadership.
Partner with Leadership Team to provide support on matters such as succession planning, and development of team members.
Create leadership-management development plans and training programs.
Build a culture that fosters high performance and professional development.
Partner with Diversity & Inclusion colleagues develop talent strategies.
Form collaborative relationships with HR Business Partner team, Total Rewards team, and Talent Acquisition team to ensure a cohesive and effective approach to Organizational Development
Lead a small team of individual contributors, and be responsible for allocating financial and human capital for programs and projects
Adhere to ethical standards & comply with the laws and regulations applicable to the job function
REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree in human resources or business Management is required; master’s degree in business/organizational development preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of total business experience, with at least 10 years of relevant Human Resources experience is required.
Successful experience in creating and implementing organization and talent strategies is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of leading proven human resources/human capital management principles and practices including those pertaining to talent management and organizational development, such as talent assessment, succession planning and learning & development is required.
Global experience is preferred.
Experience working with data, analytics and generating insights is required.
Must be able to collaborate and partner effectively and influence at all levels.
Technical & Functional Acumen
: Broad-based HR knowledge, analytic, energetic and self-motivated; have a passion for a talent mindset and driving performance; Strategic - understands and can articulate the company strategy and how one’s role fits in and drives its successful execution; is comfortable working in an environment in which businesses processes, tools, deadlines etc. are continually evolving; is committed to creating & searching for new and innovative approaches to activities that enhance performance; understands the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development functions; in-depth knowledge of general HR systems and processes.
End to End ETS Understanding
: Ability to leverage ETS business knowledge, insight and priorities to successfully negotiate and influence key-decision-makers and stakeholders to support successful program development and implementation; has comfort with higher-ups, and courage to voice concerns and share differing perspectives.
Results Orientation
: Sets stretch goals for personal accomplishment and works tenaciously to achieve those goals; acts with a sense of urgency; takes the initiative on actions; establishes metrics to monitor progress and measure success; maintains focus by avoiding or overcoming roadblocks. Superior organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, prioritization and ability to meet deadlines; ability to make timely decisions to ensure projects and programs stay on track.
Market Insight & Customer Service
: Ability to think outside of the box and provide creative solutions that unify best practices and business needs in a scalable, sustainable approach; engages with the clients and their needs as a primary focus.
Learning Agility
: Adept at working through change, working across cultures and differences, readily sees and values different perspectives, and adjusts accordingly.
Relationship Mastery/People Skills
: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and subject-matter-experts in the design and facilitation of programs and courses; able to build and maintain strong relationships and gain trust and cooperation at all levels within the organization.
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ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.