Description
This position is responsible for providing leadership for talent acquisition team programs. This encompasses controlling project deliverables, building and monitoring program metrics, working cross functionally, and collaborating with team members. The Manager is responsible for building and executing consistent process to grow programs and drive Weighted Client Facing Capacity results. This role is responsible for leading in a matrix environment and driving effective partnerships with the corporate and field stakeholders.This can be a remote position within the US.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, build, and execute Talent Acquisition programs and pathways. Establish benchmarks, metrics and leading indicators. Ensure consistency with playbooks and supported processes.
Key programs and pathways include employee referral strategies, Team-Sponsored Launch advisor, Client-Facing Associates, early career talent strategies and more.
Serve as a main point of contact for program operations support while building capabilities to support the work within the team.
Key deliverables include designing and enabling scalable processes, decision frameworks, and tools that improve clarity, consistency, and execution across the organization.
Lead representation of Talent Acquisition organization in role design and strategic planning with Distribution Solutions and enterprise stakeholders to build, scale or operationalize growth initiatives.
Manage tasks and statuses within a project management framework. Provide regular updates on the program to field and corporate stakeholders. Build resources, training, and support for field leaders to keep partners up to date on changes and modifications that may occur.
Function as a leader within the matrix environment. Serve as a conduit between Field Talent Acquisition functional leaders and as a strategic partner between Field Talent Acquisition and Field Learning.
Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
Describe below the audience this role will interact with and level of influence they will have on those roles.
This role will interact with individual contributors, Field Organization, External vendors, contractors or consultants, Managers and/or directors with Thrivent.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
College degree in business, management or related business field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience (5+ years) managing in the financial services industry
Experience in project management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of tools, techniques and resources for recruiting and onboarding financial sales candidates preferred
Skillset that will support focus on procurement of diverse talent for the organization
Strong interpersonal communications and relationship building skills
Preferred:
Excellent planning/organizing skills
Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills
Experience working with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday Recruiting)
Experience using virtual communication tools and conducting virtual sourcing searches e.g. remote meeting technology
Minimal travel may be required depending on business needs
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
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