Senior Manager, Talent Management & Employee Experience
About The Position
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Senior Manager of Talent Management & Employee Experience. This individual will lead the design and execution of high-impact talent, performance, and employee experience initiatives aligned to McGraw Hill’s strategic priorities. This role will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance performance management practices, strengthen leadership capability, and deliver scalable programs that improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. The position is project-based and focused on driving measurable outcomes across talent lifecycle programs at scale. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This position is project based (Project Status Worker).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in talent management, performance management, learning & development, or employee experience
- Proven experience managing performance management cycles and talent review processes at scale
- Strong program management and project execution skills across complex, matrixed environments
- Experience designing and facilitating leadership development or manager enablement programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Experience supporting global or multi-region organizations
- Familiarity with engagement survey tools, HRIS, and learning platforms (e.g., LMS)
- Experience in high-growth, transformation, or matrixed environments
- Exposure to change management methodologies
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, calibration, and continuous feedback enablement
- Design and implement enhancements to performance frameworks, tools, and processes to improve clarity, consistency, and adoption
- Drive talent review and succession planning processes, including talent assessments, high-potential identification, and development planning
- Partner with HRBPs and leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities
- Design, develop, and facilitate leadership development programs and manager enablement sessions (e.g., feedback, coaching, performance conversations)
- Deliver scalable learning solutions using a blended approach (instructor-led, digital, and experiential learning)
- Support enterprise-wide L&D initiatives tied to priority capabilities (e.g., leadership effectiveness, change agility, performance culture)
- Manage complex, cross-functional talent and HR programs from design through implementation
- Develop project plans, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience
- Drive change management and communications strategies to support adoption of new programs and tools
- Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent management, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment to reduce silos and improve execution across initiatives
- Provide insights and recommendations based on talent data, engagement trends, and program outcomes
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan
- Full range of medical and/or other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
