Associate Director, Talent Planning & Development

Xeris Pharmaceuticals•Chicago, IL

4h•$155,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Talent Planning & Development partners closely with the Director, Talent Planning & Development to design, deliver, and manage enterprise learning and talent processes. This is a highly hands-on role that blends program facilitation, process management, and operational execution. The Associate Director serves as a key facilitator of leadership and employee development programs, manages the execution of performance management and succession planning cycles, and ensures career development initiatives are delivered effectively. This role works cross-functionally with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues to ensure talent initiatives have impact and fully align with organization priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
6-8 years of experience in learning, talent management, and/or organizational development; experience in the pharmaceutical industry a plus
Strong facilitation skills with proven ability to engage audiences at multiple levels
Experience managing enterprise processes such as performance management or succession planning
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to juggle multiple programs simultaneously
Must have experience with learning systems and reporting tools
Attention to Detail
Highly Organized
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Team Player
Self-Starter
Discrete
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
Customer Service
Time Management

Nice To Haves

experience in the pharmaceutical industry a plus

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate workshops for leaders, managers, and individual contributors.
Partner with Director to manage the performance management cycle, providing training, communications, and adoption support.
Manage the execution of talent review and succession planning processes, ensuring effective preparation, facilitation, and follow-up.
Support the design and launch of career development programs and learning tracks.
Partner with the Senior Associate to ensure smooth learning operations, including scheduling, materials, and reporting.
Serve as a point of contact for leaders and HRBPs to provide guidance on development opportunities and processes.
Analyze program data and feedback to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Manage vendor and external facilitator relationships to extend program offerings.
Stay up to date on learning and talent trends to bring fresh ideas and practical solutions.
Supports the ongoing enhancement of Xeris’ talent planning and development platforms (LMS, Lattice, etc.) to further program adoption, organization learning, and technology ROI
Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as needed