Division Talent Leader

Central Market•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every day, in every part of Central Market, People Matter. In HR, we work hard to create an experience that will be rewarding no matter where our Partners are in their lives or careers. Our Talent Development Team supports ongoing talent needs by collaborating on, designing, and delivering technical and non-technical training, and development programs. As a Division Talent Leader, you’ll be the liaison/connection point from Field HR to key stakeholders/business Partners (i.e., Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Business Leaders, HR Field Divisions – MWT, Food/Drug). Once you’re eligible, you’ll become an Owner in the company, so we’re looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. “Partner-owned” means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field, or comparable experience
10+ years of experience aligning Talent processes with business needs
Strong leadership track record in store, regional talent, HRD, or corporate roles.
Deep understanding of operations and strategic execution within the organization.
Expert scenario planning and benchmarking to anticipate challenges and identify best practices.
Strong data comprehension and ability to translate insights into impactful decisions.
Proven ability to implement and sustain large-scale initiatives with high impact.
Skillful in influencing and driving consensus on critical decisions.
Agile and resilient in navigating complex environments and challenges.
Highly collaborative with HRDs, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, and other stakeholders.
Strong credibility and reputation for building trust and fostering transparency.
Objective perspective and ability to simplify complex matters without hidden agendas.
Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and projections.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills to drive effective collaboration.

Nice To Haves

HEART FOR PEOPLE… skills to work collaboratively at all levels?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS… expertise to align talent-related programs with organizational initiatives?
PASSION FOR RESULTS… drive to deliver effective and consistent processes that meet H-E-B Talent strategies?
2 to 5 years of experience aligning Talent processes with business needs

Responsibilities

Shapes and influences the division Talent Strategy plan, fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Aligns priorities and focus within the division and with key stakeholders, ensuring strategic coherence.
Leverages data analytics to drive informed talent decisions, aligning them with H-E-B, HR, and Divisional strategic objectives.
Collaborates with Human Resources, Talent Development, Compensation, and others to build a seamless and robust talent pipeline.
Provides frequent Talent outlook updates to Key Stakeholders. Facilitates the creation of a shared plan and prioritization for manager & leader development.
Ensures effective and consistent talent processes across the Division (acquisition, development, reward, retention etc.).
Partners with Talent Development to facilitate global talent mobility, people planning, and experiential moves within H-E-B.
Provides leadership and support in designing, developing, and implementing talent programs, acting as a resource and connection point for Talent.
Creates and manages dynamic, comprehensive succession plans that meet the business needs.
Safeguards the health and fluidity of the talent pipeline for all roles (current & future, store, regional, divisional).
Analyzes data (collaboratively with Talent Analytics) to inform targeted leadership development and address pipeline gaps (e.g., succession planning).
Partners with Talent Acquisition and Division HR leaders to define, plan, and achieve hiring goals.
Delivers a robust onboarding for new managers/leaders, expanding upon H-E-Beginnings.
Partners with Talent Development to invest in programs that support future talent needs.
Identifies just in time training needs to ensure successful talent acceleration.
Guarantees consistent delivery of training content across the Division.
Manages logistics for development experiences for identified leaders and above.
Develops and manages the Division training/development budget to support pipeline and strategic needs.
Identifies talent gaps for consideration in future program development (collaboration with Talent Development).
Ensures consistent execution of pay guidelines and plans.
Drives intentional investment in the talent pipeline to retain and reacquire top talent.
Leads, coaches, and develops the Regional Talent Leaders through a dotted-line reporting structure.