Talent Development Specialist

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Talent Partner , Talent Development you’ll bring a broad range of knowledge to the departments and initiatives you partner with while being a go-to resource on a variety of talent-related topics including, performance management, talent development, organizational development and employee engagement. You’ll get to roll-up your sleeves as you work closely with our leaders to cultivate and execute talent strategies that will help Carvana thrive. You’ll help develop and execute aligned, data-informed talent decisions and introduce carefully crafted programs and processes and ensure they work for Carvana. No day will be exactly the same. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for talent development, a high level of flexibility and commitment, and the ability to tackle ambiguity and process improvement. Most importantly, you will see your insights have an immediate, tangible impact every day in a unique, talent-driven company.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Training or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience partnering with senior leadership on talent initiatives, including coaching managers.
• Experience with HR technology required.
• Solid organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data to identify solutions.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.
• Excellent communication, including facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and motivate others with high influencing skills.
• Energy and drive to accomplish goals, meet deadlines, and find solutions.
• Ability to operate autonomously with limited supervision.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters degree from an accredited graduate school or university in Human Resources, Business, I/O Psychology, or related degree.
• Experience with the Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders in assigned departments in the development of a people and talent strategy and roadmap to support attraction, engagement, talent management, development & coaching, and diversity & inclusion.
• Act as a trusted and credible partner who anticipates needs and proactively recommends solutions.
• Serve as a partner and liaison between business leaders and other People Operations teams such as Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Benefits & Leaves and Employee Relations.
• Provide 1:1 coaching to department managers and leaders.
• Conduct talent needs assessment and engage the appropriate SME to determine appropriate course of action and solutions; scan for future trends internally and externally.
• Translate department strategy and objectives into specific milestones and goals to deliver key talent initiatives for the business.
• Create and drive talent initiatives and/or programs within the department to improve talent processes, enhance the employee experience, and strengthen the skills of leaders- with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance against key talent metrics, review with business leaders and use the data to help drive people and talent decisions.
• Support performance management, define career paths, and encourage a development-oriented culture.
• Maintain updated knowledge of business needs and challenges to advise and consult on the talent strategy for a growing workforce.
• Champion the use of of HRIS systems with leaders and employees
• Drive large-scale change management efforts within the department, leveraging excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position with a competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees