Talent Planning Analyst

Nissan • Franklin, TN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Talent Planning Analyst to join our team in Franklin, TN. The Analyst 2, Talent Management role is responsible for the design, development, implementation and administration of Talent Management practices within the Americas region (including U.S., Canada, Mexico and South America) to include: executive level promotion processes, executive announcements, executive onboarding, talent assessment administration, executive level succession planning & implementation and career-pathing activities and coaching.

Requirements

• Requires working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, other PC applications, or mainframe applications.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), story-telling and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage projects and daily functions with discretion and some supervision.
• Strong presentation skills required for interacting with all levels of the organization including executive level.
• Ability to handle confidential information as required.
• 3+ years of directly related professional level talent management, succession planning, or organizational development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD degree
• Previous experience with talent assessment processes and/or succession planning activities
• Preferred experience in Workday and Tableau applications.
• Minimal day or overnight may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the end-to end promotion, announcement and integration (Onboarding) processes for any executive new to role in the Americas.
• Management of a fair, robust and systematic promotion process to support appropriate selection to the executive level.
• Coordination of multiple stakeholders to ensure aligned communication on an executive taking on a new role.
• Facilitation of the executive onboarding process between the hiring manager, HRBP team and new hire to support integration into the team.
• Global and regional-level succession planning meetings are required for Talent Planners to organize and partner with the business leaders and HR for required NAC schedules based on function. This involves significant project management coordination to gather and prepare materials and data, conducts pre-meeting consultations as well as facilitates meeting discussion.
• Coordinates, facilitates and manages Americas-wide executive level succession planning activities.
• Partners with leadership and HR through all aspects of process.
• Responsible for facilitation of discussions related to talent pipeline, development planning and creative idea generation to ensure succession plans are accurate, comprehensive, have consideration to DEI and address the future gaps/needs of the business.
• Recommends talent succession slates as required for confidential and organizational structure changes.
• Coordinates and manages talent assessment processes and tools when implemented across the organization.
• Researches best practices externally and integrates those best practices into Nissan processes.
• Ensures an excellent employee experience for talents receiving assessment & usefulness of data for stakeholders (HR, Business) involved in the process.
• Supports in the process of career pathing, competency development and has regular career and talent conversations with Nissan talent.
• Provides support and guidance on executive interview preparation for both the interviewers and interviewees.
• Partners with leadership teams and other HR functions are required in the development of career pathing plans.
• Regular collaboration with Global Talent Management & Global HR Strategic Partners for information-sharing, global program/initiative deployment at regional level and collaboration activities as required.
• Actively seeks and participates in opportunities for Talent Management program enhancements and changes to best support our customers (employees, leaders, executives, HR community.)
• Supports various reporting and Talent Management needs to Nissan Global HR, MC-A Chairman’s Office, and the regional HR organization as required.
• Develops and maintains needed governance and process documentation.
• Shares and educates HR community as necessary on TM processes and required partnership activities.
• Develops processes and procedures to more effectively deliver and explain TM strategy and activities to our customers.
• Partners with our executives and leadership as required for special projects and engagement activities related to talent development and retention.
• Supports and collaborates with our leadership development and rotational programs as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level