Talent & Engagement Lead

Location: New York

WORK OPTION:
The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week._________________Group and Position Summary The Talent Management & Learning group within the Human Resources team is responsible for leading the NBA’s enterprise talent management strategies and programs to drive employee engagement and retention, increase productivity and performance, and build a strong pipeline of talent for key roles and future business needs.

The group is responsible for performance management, talent development, employee engagement, leadership development, coaching, as well as leading the organization’s competency development initiatives as it relates to key professional skills that help to build teams and advance the mission of the NBA on a global scale.

The Talent & Engagement Lead is responsible for driving the design and execution of key people programs across the organization, including performance management, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives. This role serves as a strategic partner and subject matter expert, collaborating across departments to support organizational effectiveness and an engaged workforce. The Talent & Engagement Lead brings advanced knowledge of HR program delivery, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to influence leaders at all levels to foster a high-performance culture.

Major Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end administration of the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end reviews, ensuring consistent and equitable execution across the organization

Manage full execution of the company-wide employee engagement survey, including vendor coordination, system alignment, communication strategy, survey design in alignment with key stakeholders, participation monitoring, and results delivery to the organization and are the primary internal consultant to HR Business Partners and business leaders on engagement survey strategy, data interpretation, and action planning,Oversee the execution of overall feedback across the organization – inclusive of leadership 360-degree feedback assessments, peer/upward feedback processes, managing vendor relationships, participant logistics , and results reporting, and partnering with HR Business Partners to connect insights to leader development and coaching conversations

Support the execution of talent initiatives including succession planning and talent reviews, partnering with HR Business Partners and senior leadership to ensure programs are delivered with quality and strategic alignment

Assist with organizational change management and org design efforts, including the development of stakeholder communications, readiness assessments, and supporting materials for leadership reviews

Direct the development and maintenance of all performance program materials, including process guides, manager toolkits, employee-facing communications, and reference documentation, updating resources each cycle to reflect process improvements

Oversee system configuration and workflows in partnership with the HRIS team, ensuring accurate setup and alignment across platforms in support of performance program delivery

Serve as the escalation point for complex process questions from managers and employees related to performance and engagement programs, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution

Leverage data to inform decision-making and track progress throughout each program cycle, producing clear and actionable reporting and end-of-cycle summaries for senior stakeholders

Identify recurring operational gaps across talent processes and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency and consistency from cycle to cycle

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