Position Title : Talent Strategy Manager
Level : Bachelor's Degree
Job Location : Main Office - Columbus, OH 43215
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : Bachelor's Degree
Travel Percentage : Up to 25%
Job Shift : Day
Description
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. Economic development is about creating a place where companies can thrive and individuals can enjoy a higher standard of living. JobsOhio plays a leading role in economic development and serves as a catalyst to accelerate growth by investing in communities, helping Ohio's businesses expand and attracting new companies to the state - all contributing to job creation, greater payrolls, and more investment.
Summary of Position
JobsOhio has developed a strong portfolio of strategies to strengthen talent in the state by importing skilled workers, increasing production of graduates in in-demand skills, training (upskill / reskill) workers, and increasing connections between employers and jobseekers.
As a member of JobsOhio's Talent Team, the Talent Strategy Manager will be integral to ensure statewide strategies and economic development project delivery stay interconnected. The Talent Strategy Manager will be responsible for identifying and defining the highest talent needs, documenting gaps that may exist in the talent ecosystem, and recommending support and partnerships that can further JobsOhio's economic development mission.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Strategic Talent Initiative Development & Execution
Inform, build, and execute talent strategies
Analyze emerging talent pipeline trends, assess the need for implementing statewide and regional strategies related to trends, and make solution recommendations
Utilize data intelligence along with company and provider / partner insights to inform the talent strategy design and operating models. Simplify and articulate these insights for clear communication to both internal and external stakeholders (public and private sector), ensuring key messages are effectively conveyed.Utilize an agile mindset to iterate, learn, evolve strategies to meet dynamic employer demand in a changing labor market and economyManage initiatives from inception through development, piloting, scaling, and monitoringDemonstrate strong project management skills, including but not limited to : project artifact creation, management and (Gantt charts, project plans, risk logs, decision logs)
Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to develop program processes and iterate for efficienciesIdentify constraints impacting the talent pipeline and develop creative solutions to address these constraintsIdentify and manage creative funding solutions to achieve the talent team goalsApply "return on investment" and "cost / benefit" principles to the initial design and iteration of talent initiatives
Understand public and private workforce funding streams and be effective in using multiple sources to fund solutionsDraft Agreements and Statements of Work that indicate partner and vendor accountability, mitigate risk, and encourage positive performance and resultsManagement and oversight of contract lifecycle, from initial draft to execution
Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring accountability and optimizing performanceCollaborate with Talent Operations team for agreement processing and lifecycle managementWorkforce and Talent Ecosystem AdvisorCross collaborative team member
Must work collaboratively with team members; sectors, projects, marketing, regional JobsOhio Network partners
Inform teams around data trends, workforce activities, best practicesGather insights, perspectives, and intelligence from internal team members (e.g. sector leads, projects team, research), utilizing their expertise and learnings from company engagement to identify talent constraints and drive strategiesPrepare and deliver reports and presentations for internal and external audiencesSupport the identification of synergies across the talent strategy portfolio and / or project related services and associated communication and change management plansStay attuned to global, national, and state trends, as well as best known practices and case studies in order to inform JobsOhio's talent strategiesIdentify and build strong relationships with public and private-sector providers & partners, such as training / education providers, OhioMeansJobs system, community-based organizations, and industry associationsEnsure mutually beneficial partner relationships are built and nurtured with education, workforce, and industry stakeholders
Ensure appropriate level of communication, knowledge sharing and support are based on the team and organization goals and objectives.Ensure workforce and talent resources with potential to benefit JobsOhio sector companies and economic development are documented, catalogued and communicated across JobsOhio and JobsOhio Network PartnersConsult and provide input into Talent Acquisition Services incentives offered as part of economic development projectsProvide subject matter expertise regarding training, learning, and development
Assist in the development and delivery of training and learning opportunities for Talent Team members, enhancing team knowledge and proficiency in navigating and leveraging these programs with JobsOhio sector companies and workforce / education partnersExecute efforts to ensure the successful integration of companies making major strategic investments in Ohio (i.e. "Megaprojects) into the local and statewide workforce education / system. Ensure strong, productive relationships are built with client HR and talent acquisition leaders, aligning and connecting them with workforce and education resources across Ohio and the specific regions of their facilities.Use effective communication strategies to ensure the value of these mutually beneficial relationships are understood by all parties
Assist with internal consulting support, lend knowledge and skills to support efficiencies in areas such as process improvement and project management. Facilitate efficient discussions and organize information to help simplify complex situations.Qualifications
Experience Requirements
5+ years of experience preferably in workforce programs, STEM education and / or economic developmentExperience facilitating and leading meetings and demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively in all levels of an organizationExperience delivering Client-focused solutions based on customer needsProven ability to leverage data, insights, and analytical skills to drive decision makingProven ability to build and execute talent strategies that have led to successKnowledge of labor market data, ability to conduct research, perform analysis and identify solutionsKey Attributes for success
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detailExcellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsEntrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity : ability to self-start and thrive in a fast- paced atmosphere, multi-task, navigate ambiguous situations, and adapt to change
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organization levels to develop solutionsOutcome-oriented : thrives at translating concepts and ideas into actionable resultsAbility to build trusted relationships with partners and stakeholders and have strong interpersonal and communication skillsEducation Requirements
Bachelor's degreeJobsOhio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, familial status, or veteran status.
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