Talent Management System Specialist

Weyerhaeuser•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Talent Management System Specialist supports Weyerhaeuser’s Talent Management & Recruiting strategy by administering and improving enterprise talent processes in UKG Pro. The role will assist with implementation of UKG Pro, which is scheduled to go live later this year, and then serve as the primary system administrator for Talent Management tools. The specialist configures, launches, and manages processes such as goal planning, performance reviews, succession planning, coaching and feedback, and development tracking, helping ensure a consistent experience for HR partners, people leaders, and employees. The position is part of Weyerhaeuser’s Talent, Inclusion, Communications and Culture organization and works across HR, IT, and business stakeholders. It supports process adoption and delivery through system administration, reporting, troubleshooting, training, controls, and ongoing improvements to process efficiency and user experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above.
At least 3 years of experience supporting or administering Talent Management processes, such as recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, or development planning.
At least 5 years of experience working with HRIS or HCM systems, such as UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage structured, process-driven work.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, including experience working with HR data.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during cyclical, high-volume periods.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot system and process issues.
Effective communication skills and ability to work across HR, IT, and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience configuring or administering UKG Pro Talent Management modules.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale talent cycles, such as recruiting, onboarding, performance, goals, succession, or People Day.
Familiarity with talent analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools.
Experience in a center of excellence, HR operations, or HRIS support role.
Experience designing or improving talent processes or system workflows.
Exposure to change management or system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Configure and administer Talent Management & Recruiting processes in UKG Pro, including business rules, templates, workflows, and system settings.
Launch and manage recurring talent processes, including goal planning, performance reviews, succession planning, and personal development tools.
Monitor process progress, identify bottlenecks, and help ensure timely completion of talent cycles across the organization.
Maintain and improve goal libraries, performance templates, feedback tools, and development forms.
Provide reporting and analytics to HR business partners and leaders, including rating insights, succession coverage, and data quality information.
Support succession planning cycles, including People Day preparation, data updates, and post-session actions.
Maintain talent profiles, succession plans, and development activity data.
Evaluate Talent module HCM updates and product releases, and identify, test, and deploy enhancements aligned with business needs.
Support internal business controls and audit requirements.
Serve as the primary contact for system-related talent questions from employees, managers, and HR business partners.
Troubleshoot issues and partner with HRIT teams to resolve system or configuration challenges.
Deliver training and guidance to HR business partners and other stakeholders to support adoption of talent processes.
Continuously assess and improve process efficiency, system usability, and user experience.
Assist with the UKG Pro implementation and, after go-live, serve as primary administrator for Talent Management tools.

Benefits

Annual merit-increase program.
Annual Incentive Program with a cash bonus target of 7% of base pay; potential plan funding ranges from zero to two times the target.
Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
Pre-tax Health Savings Account option with a company contribution.
Voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Program options.
Support for personal volunteerism.
Diversity networks and mentoring opportunities.
Training and development opportunities.
401(k) plan with a paid company match and an additional company contribution equal to 5% of eligible pay.
Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year for eligible employees scheduled to work 25 or more hours per week; eligible employees begin accruing vacation for future use after six months of employment.
Eleven paid holidays per year, totaling 88 holiday hours.