Senior Manager, Talent Management and Development

Zynga

About The Position

The (Sr.) Manager, Talent Management & Development will play a lead role in designing, implementing and being responsible for our Talent Management strategy to meet the needs of our business and nurture the careers of our employees. This role works closely with the global HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to deliver innovative and sustainable talent solutions for the company, including: talent assessment, talent development, succession planning, performance management, career planning, engagement measurement, and related change initiatives. The ability to assess and understand business drivers and focus areas in partnership with the People Leadership team, global HRBPs and key business leaders are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

8+ years working experience in HRBP/Talent Management/Organizational Effectiveness and/or Talent Development functions or other relevant fields.
Strong program management ability, across a portfolio of multiple large-scale talent programs
Focuses on forward planning, process efficiency, and high-quality decision-making under pressure.
Experience building and delivering programs from concept to daily use at scale
Experience supporting and/or leading project teams
Passion for continuous improvement and evolution
Focuses on clear communication, relationship management, and driving alignment within the business.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills with the ability to adjust styles/communication to audiences’ needs

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, HR Management, or a related field
Experience with Workday Talent and Performance, Culture Amp Engagement and Effectiveness

Responsibilities

Own the development and implementation of company-wide talent programs and processes, including: talent assessment, talent development, succession planning, performance cycles, manager training, and performance management
Partner across the Talent Management/Development function (within the label and/or enterprise) to build integrated talent programs that align with shared organizational priorities (e.g., leadership effectiveness, performance management).
Partner closely with the global HR Business Partner (HRBP) organization, providing ongoing expertise and leadership as a Center of Excellence (COE) for all talent initiatives and routines.
Collaborate with the HR Tech team to define business requirements, scope, and implement system solutions that effectively support priority talent programs (e.g., annual performance review cycle).
Build and execute the semi-annual Engagement Pulse Survey.
Provide Survey support and expertise to HR and Leadership, including interpretation of results and developing action plans to better understand employee sentiment and improve the overall employee experience.
In partnership with Internal Communications, build comprehensive communication strategies and materials related to talent programs, processes, and cycles.
Foster a positive working environment which supports collaboration, accountability, equity, inclusion and an engaged and diverse workforce in alignment with our global People Ops strategy.
Other Talent related assignments and projects as business needs require.
Travel as business needs require, less than 10%.

Benefits

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams.
To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site
Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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