Sr Manager, Emerging Talent Programs

TD Bank • Mount Laurel, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition leads and manages a team of specialists in developing, designing, and delivering talent acquisition and diversity strategies and programs for a portfolio and/or specialized function. The role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to leadership, overseeing a large or complex function and setting direction for longer-range planning.

The position leads recruitment professionals and talent acquisition programs, builds talent pipelines, manages searches, develops diversity sourcing strategies, and consults with HR and business partners. It also oversees business planning, performance measurement, risk management, compliance, and team development while representing TD internally and externally as a talent acquisition expert.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• 10 or more years of related experience.
• 4 or more years managing multiple exempt-level employees.
• Ability to create a sustainable recruitment strategy and lead a team executing it in a matrix organization with limited direction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex staffing, business, financial, and organizational issues.
• Strong interpersonal and judgment skills for influencing outcomes, developing candidates, and guiding senior management.
• Experience executing strategic plans and securing operational support and implementation.
• Strong leadership, business acumen, relationship-building, and relationship-maintenance abilities.
• Highly developed influencing skills.
• Vision and political savvy to negotiate agreements among competing interests while advancing common goals.
• Detailed knowledge of interviewing and assessment formats and processes, and excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of employment law, EEO/Affirmative Action, and OFCCP compliance guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree.
• Experience developing program strategy, driving large-scale initiatives, and managing complex programs from conception through implementation.
• Ability to use compelling storytelling and effective communication to engage and inspire stakeholders.
• Resilience and the ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of recruitment professionals, including hiring, goal setting, performance management, compensation decisions, development, succession planning, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop and execute sustainable talent acquisition and diversity strategies and programs for assigned portfolios or specialized functions.
• Set operational direction for the team and collaborate across the organization to achieve shared goals and longer-term functional objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders, facilitate strategic discussions, provide thought leadership, and advise on recruitment needs and plans.
• Build targeted talent pipelines using social media, passive candidates, referrals, company alumni, and declined candidates.
• Manage a portfolio of searches and apply sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines.
• Consult with HR and business partners on recruitment planning, sourcing, assessment, and customer service.
• Develop and execute diversity sourcing strategies with business leaders, Diversity & Inclusion, and HR teams.
• Lead relationships with enterprise partners and leadership teams to manage business needs, clarify scope, and align stakeholders.
• Provide an integrated view of functional activities, escalating issues and offering recommendations and decision support to leadership.
• Promote the TD brand through industry groups, networks, associations, and prospect and target lists.
• Communicate functional and business information to stakeholders and employees in alignment with business and executive direction.
• Create a strong hiring manager and candidate experience throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Use recruitment metrics, reporting, systems, and tools to guide talent acquisition strategies.
• Keep current on industry and market trends and serve as a talent acquisition subject matter expert to internal stakeholders.
• Develop business plans, use resources effectively, monitor results, and adjust tactics to meet business objectives.
• Ensure programs, policies, and practices meet business needs, comply with internal and external requirements, and align with HR priorities.
• Maintain risk management and control practices; identify, mitigate, report, and escalate risk issues according to enterprise policy and guidelines.
• Coordinate initiatives with partners across HR, Technology, Finance, Risk Management, and other organizational areas.
• Set team targets and objectives, assess team capabilities, build expertise, coordinate resources, and promote productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Promote a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and represents the business area and bank internally and externally.

Benefits

• Health and well-being benefits
• Savings and retirement programs
• Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO
• Banking benefits and discounts
• Career development
• Reward and recognition
• Training programs
• Online learning platform and mentoring programs
• Variable compensation and incentive awards, including potential cash and/or equity awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior