Talent Management System Specialist

You are a detail-oriented, talent systems professional with experience supporting or administering enterprise processes such as performance management, succession planning, or employee development programs. You bring a strong understanding of how talent programs are operationalized through HR systems and are comfortable translating process design into system execution.

You combine strong technical aptitude with a service-oriented mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues, manage competing priorities, and ensure a consistent and seamless experience for HR partners, people leaders, and employees.

In this role you will serve as a critical enabler of Weyerhaeuser's Talent Management & Recruiting strategy by ensuring our core talent processes run effectively and consistently. Acting as the system-level steward of Talent Management within UKG Pro, you will configure, launch, and manage talent programs across the enterprise, bringing to life processes such as goal planning, performance reviews, succession planning, coaching & feedback, and development tracking.

We are a growing Talent Management team focused on building the processes, systems, and insights that help our people and business succeed. As part of Weyerhaeuser's Talent, Inclusion, communications and Culture organization, we play a key role in bringing talent strategies to life. Our team values collaboration, continuous improvement, and doing work that is practical and meaningful. We believe that when talent processes are clear, well-run, and thoughtfully designed, they create a better experience for employees and stronger outcomes for the business.

Note:

We are in the process of migrating to UKG Pro as our new cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) system. The successful candidate for this role will assist in this system implementation, which will go live later this year, and then serve as the primary system administrator for Talent Management tools going forward (see more detailed responsibilities below).

• Configure and administer Talent Management & Recruiting processes within UKG Pro, including business rules, templates, workflows, and system settings
• Launch and manage annual and cyclical talent processes (goal planning, performance reviews, succession planning, personal development tools)
• Monitor process progress, identify bottlenecks, and ensure timely completion of talent cycles across the organization
• Maintain and evolve goal libraries, performance templates, feedback tools, and development forms
• Provide reporting and analytics to HRBPs and leaders (e.g., rating insights, succession coverage, data quality)
• Support succession planning cycles, including People Day preparation, data updates, and post-session actions
• Manage ongoing data maintenance for talent profiles, succession plans, and development activities
• Evaluate ongoing HCM updates and product releases within Talent modules to identify, test and deploy new enhancements as aligned with the business needs
• Support internal business controls and audit requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for system-related talent questions from employees, managers, and HRBPs
• Troubleshoot issues and partner with HRIT teams to resolve system or configuration challenges
• Deliver training and guidance to HRBPs and stakeholders to support effective adoption of talent processes
• Continuously assess and improve process efficiency, system usability, and user experience

• 3+ years' experience supporting or administering Talent Management processes (e.g., recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, development planning)
• 5+ years' experience working with HRIS or HCM systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, SAP Success Factors, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage highly structured, process-driven work
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience working with HR data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during cyclical, high-volume periods
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot system and process issues
• Effective communication skills and ability to work across HR, IT, and business stakeholders

• Direct experience configuring or administering UKG Pro Talent Management modules
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale talent cycles (recruiting, onboarding, performance, goals, succession, People Day)
• Familiarity with talent analytics, dashboards or reporting tools
• Experience in a COE, HR…