Sr. Specialist, Talent Programs

Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women's lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world's most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide.

At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth.

Generous Paid Time Off

401K & Profit Sharing

Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Product Discounts

Oversees a broad range of high impact global programs designed to support the development of talent and to improve the overall productivity of the organization. This role is responsible for contributing to the strategy, design, development, implementation and management of global talent and OD programs including 360 leadership assessment, talent planning, development planning, high potential development, performance management, competencies, mentoring, internal internships, cross-border exchanges, operational workforce planning, etc.

This role serves as the subject matter expert for these programs. This position reports directly to the Director, Organization Effectiveness.

Designs, develops, implements, facilitates, and/or sources reputable vendors for talent and OD programs which are strategically linked to and support long-term business needs and company values; ensures programs and/or solutions achieve the desired goals of the organization. Responsibilities for leading key programs include: performance management, competencies, talent planning, 360 and high potential assessments, high potential programs, workforce planning, internal/external mentoring, internal internships and cross-border exchanges.

Serves as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for the talent and OD programs within his/her area of responsibility;
Serves as the subject matter expert on global talent and OD programs and contributes to the strategy; manages global complexities such as balancing the interests of regions, and markets; solicits feedback from key stakeholders to ensure programs evolve to meet long-term (3-5 years) business needs.

Partners with global HR technology team to deliver a positive end user experience that aligns with our talent and OD programs. Serves as subject matter expert for modules and administration including goals, performance, 9box, succession plans, employee profile and development goals. Participates in system testing, creates materials to support end users and HR Business Partners, determines dashboard requirements, and trains HRBPs and end users on the system.

Works closely with the Human Resource Business Partners to support and sustain talent and OD programs; develops communication, education and tools to support programs effectively; builds strategies for growing the capabilities of HRBPs to promote the value, benefits and best way to leverage global and US/Corporate based programs.

Drives the targeted development of key leaders by using appropriate assessments (such as 360, high potential, etc.);
Has primary responsibility for researching and recommending best in class assessment instruments and oversees program administration from start to finish;
Ensures the confidentiality of the process.

Proactively uses internal program and HR data (employee survey, performance, HR metrics, focus groups, etc.) and conducts appropriate analysis to anticipate and communicate current and emerging global, organizational needs. Identifies patterns/ trends and makes recommendations as appropriate based on analysis;
Identifies opportunities for improving programs through data analytics, diagnosis and applying OD conceptual frameworks, technologies and methods based on a solid theoretical and practical foundation;
Effectively influences decision makers by presenting persuasive arguments.

Proactively measures the…