Talent Management, Manager

Lucas James Talent Partners is partnering with a Chicago-based organization to hire a Talent Management Manager to lead and execute enterprise-wide talent programs that strengthen leadership capability, performance, and workforce readiness.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, driving consistency, and partnering closely with HR and business leaders to bring talent programs to life across an organization.

• Lead the rollout and ongoing execution of enterprise-wide Performance Management and Succession Planning
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to prepare leaders for effective program execution
• Establish governance, documentation, tools, and standards to ensure consistency and clarity
• Own and continuously improve enterprise onboarding and offboarding processes
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, HRBPs, and functional leaders to deliver a seamless employee experience
• Design and support employee experience and engagement-focused initiatives
• Build dashboards and scorecards to support talent cycles and decision-making
• Provide data-driven insights on succession risks, capability gaps, and performance trends
• Develop and deliver training and guidance for leaders on talent management processes
• Champion a simple, scalable, and sustainable approach to all talent programs

• Salary range: $95,000 – $105,000 annually

• 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (for you AND your family!)
• 100% employer-funded pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Hybrid work schedule with flexible start times (2 days in office of your choice!)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to shape how talent is developed, assessed, and supported across the organization.

Apply today or message me directly for immediate consideration.