Talent Engagement Consultant

Highmark Health•Jefferson Hills, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Working closely with Talent Engagement leadership, the Talent Engagement Consultant is responsible for activating talent initiatives through program implementation and project management. This includes ensuring initiative advancement with our Centers of Excellence and HR Ops to deliver integrated HR solutions and a consistent customer experience. The Consultant also provides guidance and coaching to leaders to improve management effectiveness, reinforce culture and improve engagement. In addition, the incumbent shepherd’s leaders through annual HR cycles such as talent reviews and performance alignment and provides the Talent Engagement team and leadership updates on business unit progress, themes and insights. This role will support Jefferson Hospital and Canonsburg Hospital - this role is hybrid 3 days a week onsite depending on business needs. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES HR Project Management & Service Value Delivery: Ensures delivery of integrated HR solutions and consistent customer experience by providing support to ensure initiative advancement with our Centers of Excellence and HR Ops. Partners with the Talent Engagement team to activate initiatives related to Highmark's Human Capital Strategy. Organizes, plans, and maintains projects in support of the Talent Engagement team as assigned. Considers and cares for the execution of larger scale talent moves and restructuring. HR Consulting & Partnership: Collaborates and coordinates with Talent Engagement team to understand business challenges, execute on talent solutions and follow up with business leadership. Provides coaching to leaders to improve management effectiveness, reinforce culture and improve engagement. Provides guidance and consultation on HR-related matters. Reinforce and encourage broad adoption of self-service offerings. Talent Management: Shepherds leaders through annual HR cycles such as talent reviews and performance alignment. Ensures seamless decision making, effective communications and execution of reductions-in-force. Provides Talent Engagement team and leadership updates on business unit progress, themes and insights related to annual cycles, including talent/succession planning performance and engagement. Compensation Support: Advises leaders on compensation decisions, including salary reviews, promotions, and bonus and retention programs, ensuring alignment with compensation philosophy and market competitiveness. Collaborate with Compensation and Talent Engagement team on program implementation and individual case review. Product Design: Shares best practices, lessons learned and identifies improvement opportunities for future state interactions and implementations. Evaluates and make recommendations for improvement to HR practices with a product focus. Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilizes HR data and metrics to identify trends, diagnose potential issues, and informs strategic decisions to the Talent Engagement team and assigned business units. Proactively prepare reports and presentations on HR data as needed. Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business related field or relevant education or experience as determined by the company in lieu of a degree
5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong emphasis on HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles.
Hospital experience required for AHN roles.
Business Acumen: Develops clear strategies, communicates effectively across groups, demonstrates expertise in HR/Talent, and navigates organizational change.
Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements talent and performance management strategies aligned with business objectives.
Leadership Development Expertise: Deep understanding of leadership development methodologies, principles, and best practices.
Talent Management Expertise: Experienced in talent management programs, including talent reviews, succession planning, performance, and engagement.
Executive Coaching Expertise: Proven ability to design, deliver, and oversee executive and leadership coaching, including direct coaching for senior and executive-level leaders.
Learning and Development Expertise: Extensive knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and various learning modalities.
Consulting Skills: Diagnoses complex organizational challenges, develops strategic recommendations, and influences executive adoption of solutions.
Executive Stakeholder Management & Influence: Builds strong relationships with executive leaders, effectively consults, manages expectations, and presents complex information to drive alignment and decisions.
Technology Acumen: Strong understanding of learning technology and experience implementing AI-powered solutions.
Data Analytics: Analyzes data and uses insights to inform decision-making.
Product Design & Management: Understands and applies product development principles.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Change Management: Effectively manages change initiatives.
High EQ: Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Excellent Problem-Solving Skills.