Talent and Development Manager
About The Position
The Farmer's Dog is seeking a Talent and Development Manager to lead key Talent Management programs that enhance employee performance and development. This role will involve driving and iterating on an organization-wide performance management evolution, moving towards a system that promotes continuous feedback embedded in daily routines. The ideal candidate will have a knack for building and managing projects from end to end, developing strong relationships with cross-functional partners, and a continuous improvement mindset. Reporting directly to the Director of Talent Management, this role will partner closely with stakeholders across the organization to deliver impactful talent initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Talent Management or L&D, with a track record of driving impactful programs that support employee performance and development.
- Customer-centric mindset, care deeply about creating an amazing experience for employees.
- Build strong relationships across groups to ensure effective collaboration.
- Detail-oriented and proactive.
- Thrive as a self-starter and excel in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to translate strategic outcomes into actionable initiatives and outcomes, driving projects from start to finish while proactively managing timelines and deliverables.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to absorb and distill complexity into simple terms to drive decision making.
- Ownership mentality, excellent problem-solving skills and can prioritize tasks effectively, with a strong attention to detail.
- Knack for data and technology, leveraging AI to accelerate and automate work and using data to guide decision making.
- Love dogs!
Responsibilities
- Own the execution of the performance enablement strategy, including iterating on the rollout of the new platform Windmill.
- Foster a culture of continuous feedback and meaningful 1:1s.
- Strengthen manager coaching capabilities.
- Increase focus on employee development.
- Enhance the bi-annual performance review experience.
- Partner with the Director & VP of Talent Management to help translate strategic outcomes into actionable tactics and strategies.
- Design, execute and project manage the bi-annual performance review process.
- Develop clear, engaging communications & trainings on program updates, key milestones, and next steps.
- Engage closely with managers, employees, and key stakeholders, acting as the go-to expert in all things performance enablement, to drive continuous improvement & gather feedback.
- Serve as key contributor and/or project manager for other Talent Management programs including promotions, talent assessment and planning, and manager/leader upskilling, in collaboration with the Director of Talent Management.
- Monitor and track budget spend for Talent Management programs to optimize impact and efficiency.
Benefits
- Dog-friendly office in SoHo
- Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
- Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
- Company supported mental health benefits
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Competitive 401k plan with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Discounted fresh food for your pup
- Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
