Talent Management Partner

LKQ Corporation

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About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Responsible for driving strategic talent consulting and needs analysis, performance management strategy and talent assessment process within the talent cycle. The scope will include directing the implementation of talent activities within the business segments via the global talent development cycle and proactively working with the L&D and HR teams to ensure consistency in process and approach. The role will focus on adding value in the area of talent management, working closely with the business to provide clear guidance on managing talent, pipelines, and succession planning. The Talent Management Partner, in partnership with the L&D teams and our leadership teams, will ensure the business has the right colleagues with the right skill sets to thrive and meet the company's short-term and long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in talent management or HR business partnering, with a strong focus on talent development.
• Experience in workforce planning, career pathing, succession planning, and talent review processes.
• Strong facilitation skills, with experience leading talent calibration and alignment workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in HRIS and talent management systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors).
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the business to ensure talent development, succession planning, and critical talent are a paramount focus.
• Provide appropriate talent solutions that are tailored to achieve business and talent strategy goals.
• Analyze talent management data and develop appropriate solutions with a focus on long-term sustainability and added value.
• Implement process improvements that enable higher organizational efficiency in relation to the business and talent strategy.
• Collaborate with the L&D Department to reflect talent development needs and create appropriate solutions.
• Empower business leaders by collaborating on effective development programs, coaching and support that improve team development and drive cultural and employee engagement.
• Understand the metrics for success and collaborate with L&D teams to develop targeted training and learning opportunities that help teams to deliver on objectives and budgets.
• Foster a motivated workforce by supporting, measuring and building employee engagement, working alongside senior leadership and communications teams.
• Implement talent initiatives to promote a culture of inclusivity and respect within a diverse workforce in cooperation with key HR and business stakeholders.
• Conduct workforce planning to identify critical talent gaps and provide solutions for talent development and mobility.
• Support the design and implementation of career development frameworks to enable colleague growth.
• Assumes other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees