Talent Manager

Harley-DavidsonMilwaukee, WI
Onsite

About The Position

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us? Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Mgr Talent.Job Summary The Talent Manager reports to the Head of Talent Management COE and is responsible for leading a Center of Excellence area (talent management and leadership development) in creating, implementing and supporting the company’s talent platforms to execute business strategy. The Talent Manager will provide thought leadership and facilitate the development and delivery of a strategic framework for talent initiatives and programs across the enterprise, proactively integrating global perspectives in the development of strategies, processes, and metrics in Harley-Davidson’s worldwide locations. The Talent Manager will collaborate with other COE’s (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, etc.) to ensure an integrated approach to the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
  • This position typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, project management and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally, is essential.
  • The ability to influence professionals of senior management level is critical.
  • Ability to work individually and employ solid decision-making skills.
  • Exposure to sensitive information requires confidentiality and use of discretion.
  • Comfort working in HR Technology systems

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Master's Degree a plus; Related certifications a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with peers to integrate processes which may include workforce planning and analysis, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, employee development reviews (EDR), support of succession planning and rewards. May be involved in the execution of initiatives and programs, including facilitation, consultation and analysis.
  • The manager will identify and recommend opportunities to improve and align supporting systems and creates and implements an integrated approach to talent.
  • Works with business leaders, Human Resources Leaders, and Talent Acquisition team to understand business needs and build annual and long-term leadership development plans.
  • Builds a high performing TM team through goals, metrics, skill development and execution.
  • Assesses talent development process, identify improvement opportunities and participate in / lead enterprise improvement initiatives.
  • Provides thought leadership to strategic leadership development initiatives.

Benefits

  • annual bonus programs
  • health insurance benefits
  • a 401k program
  • onsite fitness centers
  • employee stores
  • employee discounts on products and accessories
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