Talent Programs Specialist

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual talent programs and processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, officer promotions, executive coaching, high potential and rotational programs)
• Collaborate with business leaders and COEs to ensure talent programs and initiatives are globally aligned with broader enterprise workforce goals, gaps, and future needs
• Align programs and initiatives with Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies
• Collaborate with the People Solutions team to leverage technology for streamlined and data-driven talent practices
• Establish, track, and mature key metrics to measure the impact and success of talent programs
• Provide data-based insights into Pacific Life’s talent to inform business and People Experience decision making and action planning
• Maintain clear documentation and governance around talent programs and processes to support consistency and scalability
• Monitor external best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and incorporate innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and user experience of talent programs
• Provide PX, employees and leaders with tools, resources, and guidance to support understanding and adoption of talent programs
• Work with communications and other partners to educate and train for implementation
• Integrate into employee experience, work across Talent Enablement and Talent Management team
• Demonstrate strong relationships with HR Business Partners to ensure talent programs deliver on Enterprise, Divisional, and Functional needs
• Support leaders and PX colleagues in translating talent program outcomes into actional development plans, stretch assignments, and targeted learning opportunities
• Contribute to workforce planning conversations by providing insights on talent gaps, emerging skill needs, and internal pipeline health

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial-Organizational psychology, business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in performance management, talent management, career and/or development programs
• 3+ years of managing enterprise-wide talent programs such as succession, onboarding, high-potential, etc. – Career Pathing/skills
• Certifications in various talent assessments
• Strong familiarity with HR systems such as Workday
• Experience using data and insights to inform actions, decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration

Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing talent programs, including performance management and succession planning, while leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance employee experience. Strong ability to collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.

• Talent Programs Execution
• Career Pathing
• Talent Assessments
• Workday Proficiency
• Metrics Tracking

• Strong Communication
• Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Synthesis of Complex Topics

• Talent Assessment Certifications

• Employee Experience
• Workforce Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Talent Enablement
• Governance