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Job Summary

The Sr. Director, Talent Consulting Services will be responsible for leading a pool of consultants to be deployed across various projects both aligned to business units or for special projects for the entire enterprise.

The role will provide planning, assessment of individual readiness, deployment preparation, coaching, strong performance management, specialist knowledge in HR or related fields.  The Senior Director will be able to effectively work in a changing and an agile environment and be an exceptional people leader who builds trust easily, people confide in, and is influential in providing a strong environment to the consultants in the pool.

This requires someone who is business savvy and accountable for all aspects of performance management and can also provide strong program management using phase gates to measure the deployment of resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a pool of consultants with diverse skills and backgrounds to deliver high-quality results for various projects and initiatives

• Assess the individual readiness of consultants and provide them with the necessary training, coaching, feedback, and support to ensure their success and satisfaction

• Ensure the consultants are prepared and equipped with the relevant tools, resources, and information to enable them to perform their roles effectively and efficiently while planning and deploying to different projects based on their readiness, skills, availability, and preference

• Manage the performance management process for the consultants, including setting goals, conducting appraisals, identifying development needs, providing regular and constructive feedback and recognition, and addressing performance issues

• Provide specialist knowledge and expertise in HR or related fields to the consultants and the project teams to guide and establish best practices

• Coach the team for development and build technical skills, ensuring they have the competencies and capabilities to meet current and future business needs

• Act as a change agent and a role model for the consultants and the organization, demonstrating agility, resilience, and adaptability

• Build and maintain strong relationships and trust with the consultants, the project teams, the business units, and the senior management

• Provide strong program management and oversight for the deployment of consultants, using phase gates and other tools to measure and report on the progress, quality, and impact of the projects

• Identify and manage risks and issues related to the deployment of consultants and escalate them as appropriate

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve the readiness and activation process and the consultant experience

• Build a trusting environment for the consultants, where they feel valued, respected, and supported by their peers and leaders

• Use metrics and measurement to track and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the readiness and activation process, the consultant performance, and the business outcomes

• Present credibly and confidently to the HR leadership team and other senior stakeholders on the status, achievements, and challenges of the readiness and activation function

• Work closely with the VP of HR Strategy and their team to align the readiness and activation function with the overall HR Strategy and vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business, Management, Change Management, or a related field

• At least 15 years of experience in HR, consulting, project management, or a similar role, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership position

• Proven track record of leading and managing teams of consultants or professionals in a complex and dynamic environment

• Strong knowledge and skills in HR or related fields, such as talent management, organizational development, change management, learning and development, etc.

• Excellent program management, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Exceptional people leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others

• Strong subject matter expertise, technical skills, and analytical thinking, with the ability to provide guidance and recommendations on best practices and solutions

• Strong change management, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead and support the team and the organization through change and transformation

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact with and influence leaders at all levels of the organization on change projects

• Strong assertion and confidence, with the ability to present a professional technical point of view through expertise

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced and fluid environment

• Ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty and adapt to changing needs and expectations

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics

• Certification in HR, consulting, project management, or related fields is a plus

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Position Description:

Acts as a strategic partner in aligning recruiting goals with business objectives for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. Responsible for the broad oversight of talent acquisition activities with a focus on attracting top talent and creating a positive candidate experience that meets business goals and maintains volume and velocity as it relates to the recruiting lifecycle. Serves as a consultant with business leaders in forecasting business talent needs, then establishes proactive talent objectives, sourcing and recruitment strategies, and analytical reporting and communicates those plans and results to leaders. Guides sourcing and recruiting operations to ensure all needs of the business are met, including: hiring, sourcing, operational goals, and compliance. Possesses a strategic mindset and is comfortable thinking a few steps ahead of where the team is now.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads design and implementation of proactive programs to support business growth, a high-performance culture, and effective talent acquisition strategies and programs.
• Analyzes Team Member trends and metrics to proactively identify and lead initiatives to meet organizational objectives.
• Reduces risk and ensures compliance with hiring and talent acquisition processes.
• Responsible for appropriate management of assigned budget.
• Consults with internal leaders to develop a deep understanding of their recruiting needs, initiating and developing in-depth recruiting strategies and plans to address talent gaps in growing and existing markets.
• Actively works to foster positive relationships and working partnerships with cross-functional divisions.
• Collaborates with leadership in problem solving, in pursuit of organization and team goals.
• Builds relationships across the organization to ensure trust, confidence and credibility remain intact.
• Balances proven recruiting tactics with innovative, new approaches to attract talent.
• Ensures that talent acquisition plans are effective, efficient, and cost effective and that the Recruiting Team is held accountable for results.
• Partners with external providers as needed to ensure hiring needs of the organization are met.
• Manages end-to-end executive recruitment for senior roles.
• Travels to Company locations, as needed.
• May perform duties after hours or on weekends.
• Partners with Recruiting leadership to develop clear goals and success metrics as well as consistent hiring practices for the Recruiting Team.
• Works with the Recruiting Team to advise and coach all levels of leadership relating to talent acquisition activities, and candidate experience.
• Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
• Participates fully as a member of the GCNA Leadership Team.
• Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
• Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or another related field, preferred. High School degree or GED required.
• 7+ years of prior leadership experience.
• Proven leadership of recruiting function required.
• Customer-focused orientation with strong communication skills and the ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients.
• Working knowledge of current state and federal rules and regulations regarding employment.
• Superior client services skills with the ability to work collaboratively with organizational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple processes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to explain difficult issues and information clearly, ensuring communication is understood.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and responsibly manage projects for superiors within the scope of professional area.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid drivers' license and clean MVR.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.
• Ability to speak and read English proficiently.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at 602-535-4000, option 5, or RecruitingOperations@goodwillaz.org.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain “@goodwillaz.org” or @gimv.org”, to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job.  If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website (https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign) to learn how to report it.

Position Description: 

Oversees the HR Business Partner Team (HRBPs) and the Employee Relations Team (ER) to most effectively manage company talent and minimize risk and negative exposure while increasing productivity and retention for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. This role leads the design and implementation of proactive programs to support business growth, a high-performance culture, a strong employer reputation, employee engagement, effective employee relations, and legal compliance. This role ensures the HRBP and ER teams become strategic partners with business area leaders to solve problems, leverage opportunities, and minimize risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops HR strategies that support the achievement of business goals. 
• Proactively review analytics regarding people matters; ensures the team provides appropriate intervention and/or corrective action such as training opportunities; and develops and executes proactive training and tools to support business strategy.
• Reduces risk and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations relating to employment, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (FLSA, NLRA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC), etc.
• Evaluate key emerging employment trends and use a creative approach to solutions building in addressing those trends.
• Partners with business leaders on organization design and any restructuring efforts for client groups.
• Builds high-performing teams through developing and implementing operational plans including clear goals and success metrics.
• Leads the HRBP Team to advise and coach all levels of leadership within assigned client groups in the following areas: performance management, leadership development, talent management, compensation, Team Member relations and engagement, retention, succession planning, rewards, and recognition.
• Leads the ER team to review analytics regarding ER matters proactively; ensures the ER Team provides appropriate intervention and/or corrective action such as training opportunities; and develops and executes proactive training and tools to support business strategy.
• Actively participates in the Company’s Policy and Procedure Committee; leads the ER team in annually drafting and revising employee handbooks and company policies. 
• Interprets and applies understanding of corporate policies and practices, employment law, and other regulations to provide advice, guidance, or clarification for HR inquiries.
• Collaborates with senior leadership in problem-solving to achieve organization and team goals.
• Demonstrates best-in-class customer service; builds relationships across the organization to ensure trust, confidence, and credibility remain intact.
• Leads high-profile projects to successful completion through strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manages relationships with external vendors as assigned.
• Serves as escalation point of contact for leadership and Team Members regarding HR-related concerns.
• Serves as HR Ambassador by managing multiple HR initiatives designed to ensure a positive, productive, and fast-paced work environment.
• Develops and conducts trainings related to people, and employment law.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and business logic. 
• Identifies and drives process improvement initiatives within the team/department to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Ensures budget adherence oversight & development for assigned area of responsibility.
• Travels to company locations as needed.
• May perform duties after hours, if needed.
• Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.
• Plays a critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
• Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or another related field, preferred.  High School degree or GED required.
• 7+ years’ of prior leadership experience (project management experience qualifies). 
• Proven HR Business Partner experience (employee relations, investigations, strategic HR consulting, employee retention enhancement, training, and development, etc.) or leadership of HR Business Partner function strongly preferred.
• Customer-focused orientation with strong communication skills and the ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the proven ability to drive communication across a broader group.
• Proven ability to be analytical and handle confidential and sensitive data effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment, working well under pressure.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement for human capital and/or operational issues.
• Thorough working knowledge of current state and federal rules and regulations regarding employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple processes with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to explain difficult issues and information clearly, ensuring communication is understood.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, and motivate others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Must maintain auto insurance at all times, which is equal to or in excess of the state minimum.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for the position.
   

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

• 5 Medical Plans
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 3 Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at 602-535-4000, option 5, or RecruitingOperations@goodwillaz.org.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. (“GCNA/GIMV”) are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain “@goodwillaz.org” or @gimv.org”, to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job.  If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender’s email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Smart website (https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/campaign) to learn how to report it.

The Role You'd Play as the leader of Talent Management

As the leader of Talent Management at DaVita Kidney Care, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the talent strategy for our organization. This position requires an experienced, dynamic leader who can seamlessly balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment. You will enable our entire talent lifecycle, focusing on talent management, high potential development, career pathing, and implementing structured, fair, and transparent people practices.

You’ll lead a hybrid in-office & remote team of 7-10 team members total. It is preferred that you live in Denver, though we are open to other locations with meaningful travel to Denver.

Required Qualifications to be the leader of Talent Management

• Proven experience as a strategic leader with a strong execution and process mindset.

• Demonstrated expertise in several key areas of the talent lifecycle:

  • Performance management with emphasis on performance and development review approach & process.

  • Talent calibration, including talent review, assessment and promotion processes.

  • High potential development, including assessing, identifying and tracking top talent, designing high-potential development programs, and fostering talent mobility.

  • Succession planning, from front-line field manager roles to executive level roles.

  • Enterprise job architecture and competency frameworks, both to ensure org structure supports business strategy and also to integrate talent management and career pathing seamlessly.

• Commitment to driving structured, fair, and transparent people practices, with a focus on reducing bias and promoting diverse talent pipelines.

• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders such as operations, HR business partners, compensation, recruiting, and learning and development teams.

• Data-driven mindset, utilizing talent insights to shape enterprise strategy and drive local actions.

Key Responsibilities for the Leader of Talent Management:

Overall Talent Lifecycle:

• Driving structured, fair, and transparent people practices throughout the talent lifecycle.

• Building partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure talent routines are sticky and well-integrated.

• Collaborating closely with the Learning and Development team to identify, monitor and serve training needs.

• Using data to drive talent insights that shape enterprise strategy and motivate local action.

Talent Management:

• Designing, leading, and monitoring performance management and talent calibration processes across all 60k US-based teammates.

• Identifying and tracking top talent.

• Partnering to deliver high-potential development programs.

• Designing talent routines in collaboration with business and HR business partners to drive operational excellence.

Org Design & Job Architecture:

• Maintaining new job architecture infrastructure and enterprise skill guides.

• Ensuring the integration of talent management and career pathing philosophy, programs, and routines including impact to org design.

• Charting a path for talent mobility across the enterprise over time.

Team Leadership & Culture:

• Create a special place for all members of the talent team

• Invest in the team’s growth, performance and development with the same focus that you’ll bring to the enterprise-level work

Join DaVita Kidney Care and contribute to building a culture where talent thrives and the organization continues to make a positive impact in healthcare.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and more.

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and more.

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What you can expect:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.

• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. DaVita has more 3-, 4-, and 5-star rated centers than ever before, continuing to lead the industry in Five-Star Quality Ratings! *According to October 2020 data for the 2019 year from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System.

• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. DaVita has been recognized among Training Magazine's Top 125 for its exceptional training and leadership development programs for the 14th year in a row! 

• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. 

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.  As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits