AVP, Talent Enablement

Job Description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better.

Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Associate Vice President (AVP) of Talent Enablement to join our Talent Management team in Newport Beach, CA.

As the AVP of Talent Enablement, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by overseeing the strategies, insights, and processes for talent programs such as performance management and succession planning, as well as the Employee Experience & Belonging function. You will fill a new role that sits on the People Experience (PX) team within Talent Management, reporting directly to the Global Head of Talent Management.

You will oversee a team of Talent Program and Employee Experience & Belonging Specialists. Your colleagues will include other talent management leaders across Organizational Development & Change Management and Talent Development.

• Lead the design, delivery and governance of enterprise talent programs including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, employee surveys, executive coaching, and high potential programs
• Advance the employee experience, culture, and belonging strategy by providing leadership, direction, and oversight for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, ensuring programs meet employee needs and offering strategic advisory support to executives and senior leaders.
• Ensure programs and initiatives are tied to and embed Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies within our culture
• Partner with People Experience Analytics to design and manage the enterprise listening strategy; leverage employee survey and talent data (engagement, pulse, onboarding satisfaction, 30‑day check‑ins, etc.) to translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Establish and monitor outcome‑based metrics and scorecards to measure the effectiveness and impact of talent enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to ensure Talent Enablement programs and initiatives are aligned to enterprise workforce goals, future capabilities, and divisional and functional needs.
• Create and maintain Pacific Life’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of talent professionals, ensuring high‑quality program execution and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial‑Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, or enterprise HR, with experience operating at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing enterprise talent programs such as performance management, succession planning, career development, onboarding, leadership, and high‑potential programs.
• Experience supporting or enabling diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, including partnering with leaders to advance inclusive practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, delivering results through others in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Certification in coaching and talent assessments
• Strong familiarity with HR technologies and systems(e.g., Workday or similar platforms).
• Extensive experience using data and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate workforce and employee data into clear, actionable insights for HR and business leaders.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating in a global, highly matrixed organization.

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