Strategic Program Manager - Talent Management

About Working at Commerce

Wouldn't it be great to build your career at a bank that's known for helping people with their financial challenges? That's exactly what you'd be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We're looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You'd be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we've been an industry leader for over 155 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you'd like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We're always looking for the best and brightest.

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to provide leadership and help carry out the vision and strategic direction of bank-wide talent pipeline programs. This role will focus on developing, coordinating and executing talent programs designated to be key initiatives for the company. These programs will identify and develop talent for roles throughout the entire organization.

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain a strategic plan for bank-wide campus recruiting that ensures a consistent brand and provide coordination of outreach efforts. Develop relationships with on-campus organizations that can share insight into top talent.
  • Partner closely with Early Career Talent Strategist regarding recruitment of college graduates, interns, and diverse talent
  • Work with Early Career Talent Strategist to ensure proactive engagement with students through Phenom
  • Collaborate with Employment Brand Strategist to leverage branding opportunities
  • Partner with LOB leaders to understand their talent needs for the future; ensure maximization of early career talent pipeline and proactively secure new hires.
  • Strategize with bank leadership, DEI and community markets on joint campus initiatives and sponsorship opportunities

• Oversee the Campus Advocate program and strategy; identify team members to participate and ensure a unified bank presence on campus
• As Talent Management's primary point of contact for Ascend (Bank training program), provide coaching for trainee engagement and career progression, provide guidance and refinement of recruiting processes, influence hiring decisions, and encourage diverse participation. Share program decisions with Talent Management partners to align efforts. Ensure trainees' experience while in the program is as expected.
• Partner with and share insights, best practices and talent pipeline strategies with other early career programs throughout the Bank by partnering with leadership
• Create and maintain the Bank's Intern program strategy which includes recruitment strategies, onboarding, program logistics, intern agenda, placement opportunities and communications. Partner with others in Talent Management to ensure a consistent experience.
• Establish High School Impact Mentoring program strategy and execute program with University Academy. Assist other markets/companies as needed with new, related initiatives.
• Maintain and partner with Talent Management to facilitate usage of the Talent Acceleration Program framework focused on diverse talent.
• Provide insights on early career trends and innovative recruiting techniques to ensure competitiveness in hiring
• Leverage data analytics to assess success of programs, measure and track program outcomes and create dashboard for reporting purposes
• Proactively influence change and the adoption of new ideas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of program development, including best practices
• Ability to think strategically, innovatively, and develop tactical execution plans to drive success
• Ability to indirectly influence and successfully lead initiatives, projects and activities that support departmental and organizational goals
• Ability to work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively at all levels of management and peers
• Proven ability in analyzing performance, data and research to drive strategic recommendations
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Strong executive presence with the ability to develop creative presentations/communications that achieve maximum impact
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to keep calm under pressure, remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, organizational design, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years related strategic human resources experience required

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Strategic Program Manager - Talent Management job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $88,000 to $104,000 annually. The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here to learn more.

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Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time