Senior Manager, Talent Management

Symbotic•Wilmington, MA

4d•$150,000 - $206,800•Hybrid

About The Position

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility. What we need Symbotic is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Management expert to design and deliver the processes, tools, and insights that strengthen Symbotic’s talent ecosystem. This role leads enterprise performance management and careers for both field and corporate populations and serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on performance strategy, design, and execution. The Senior Manager partners closely with business and HR leaders to reinforce leadership behaviors, enable career growth and internal mobility, and ensure data-driven, validated approaches to assessing and developing talent. This role plays a critical part in building the systems and mindsets that accelerate performance and prepare Symbotic for future growth.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related HR disciplines, including direct ownership of a company-wide performance management process.
Advanced degree is strongly preferred (Master’s or PhD) in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing validated, data-informed performance and assessment frameworks.
Experience working in complex, high-growth, or matrixed organizations, ideally within technology, robotics, or manufacturing sectors.
Proven success leveraging Workday or comparable systems to enable scalable, integrated talent processes.
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with measurable impact.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to distill data into clear stories and targeted recommendations.
Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Symbotic’s enterprise performance management process, ensuring clear alignment between performance, potential, and business outcomes.
Serve as the organization’s expert in performance management, including calibration, goal setting, feedback, and performance differentiation.
Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to embed and reinforce leadership behaviors that reflect Symbotic’s high performance culture.
Collaborate with the Compensation team to align performance outcomes with rewards, recognition, and career progression.
Partner with HRIS to optimize Workday functionality for performance and development, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
Design and deliver training, communications, and toolkits to strengthen leader capability in coaching, feedback, and performance conversations.
May support validation and analytics to evaluate process effectiveness.
Support career and internal mobility initiatives, defining frameworks and criteria for advancement across roles and functions.
Contribute to talent planning and succession management, integrating performance and potential insights to inform leadership and capability discussions.
Stay current on industry trends, research, and legal requirements in performance management and organizational development to inform best practices.