Job Description
Job Description
Talent Development Program Manager
Job Details
- Req# : 36352326
- Location : Madison, WI (Hybrid – 1 day / week in-office preferred)
- Start Date : 09 / 02 / 2025
- End Date : 01 / 16 / 2026
- Work Hours : 40 hours / week (Monday–Friday, 8 hours / day)
- Job Type : Contract
- Max Pay Rate : $68.97 / hr
Job Summary :
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Talent Development Program Manager to join our team on a long-term temporary assignment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing our performance conversation and talent calibration programs, as well as supporting the rollout of a new manager development initiative.This position requires a collaborative mindset and a deep understanding of performance management systems—especially Workday—and will involve close partnership with our HRIS, Total Rewards, and HR Business Partner teams.Key Responsibilities :
Lead the end-to-end delivery of performance conversation and talent calibration programsPartner with HRIS to configure and update Workday, ensure data accuracy, and generate comprehensive reportsDevelop and deliver enablement materials for managers and HR Business Partners to improve program understanding and adoptionGenerate and analyze program metrics to identify trends, track effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-makingCollaborate with the Total Rewards team to support enablement for annual rewards planningSupport the launch of a new manager development program, including :Updating training materials and program documentationDrafting internal communicationsScheduling and coordinating with COEs and key stakeholdersTracking progress and managing follow-ups for successful implementationRequired Skills & Qualifications :
Proven experience managing performance management and talent calibration programsStrong proficiency in Workday (preferred)Background in learning design and instructional design; ability to create engaging and scalable enablement materialsExcellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionallyStrong analytical skills with experience generating actionable insights from HR dataHighly organized and self-driven, capable of managing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment