Talent and Culture Senior Manager

athenahealth • Boston, MA

1d • $101,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role Summary Join athenahealth as a Talent & Culture Senior Manager, a strategic role focused on the strategies and programs that enable us to attract, retain and develop exceptional talent across the organization. Reporting directly to the Talent & Culture Executive Director, you will design and lead programs that strengthen our talent development, performance management and organizational transformation practices while positioning the organization for future growth. Team Summary As a vital member of the athenaPeople organization, this team prepares athenahealth for the future through data-informed talent strategies. We collaborate closely with other HR centers of excellence and business partners to design and implement initiatives that drive meaningful organizational impact. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on developing talent while enhancing organizational effectiveness – fostering a culture of continuous growth, leadership development, and employee engagement that supports athenahealth’s mission to improve healthcare outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or equivalent
• 10+ years of work experience in HR-related fields.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner, Generalist, or in Talent Management, Development, or Learning & Development.
• Proven experience designing and implementing organization-wide development strategies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated success driving strategy around performance management, talent and leadership development, and succession planning.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to move fluidly between program execution and future-focused planning.
• Experience in change management and influencing organizational transformations.
• Comfort leveraging technology and AI to enhance talent processes and inform strategic decisions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and AI insights to drive talent decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively partner with leaders and teams across the organization.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort with ambiguity; able to pivot as organizational needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Development & Strategic Talent Planning Design and implement organization-wide talent development strategies that build future-focused capabilities aligned with business goals.
• Lead performance management, leadership development and succession planning that enable organizational growth.
• Talent Program Design & Execution Lead initiatives that enhance talent identification, retention and growth.
• Strengthen established talent programs while identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Design development solutions that address current skill gaps and anticipate future workforce needs.
• Integrate emerging technologies including AI tools into talent workflows to enhance efficiency, inform strategy and improve decision making.
• Change Management & Transformation Partner with business leaders to influence and support organizational change through strategic planning, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop change management plans and internal campaigns that drive adoption of talent practices.
• Support the integration of new HR technologies and tools to enhance talent management processes.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives that support broader HR and business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure athenahealth remains competitive in talent management and AI utilization.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts through talent and culture initiatives.

Benefits

• Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
• We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility.
• While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
• With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
• In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

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