Talent Assessment Leader

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Head of Global Executive Talent Management, the Talent Assessment Leader will support talent management and assessment efforts for executives to ensure a global, diverse pipeline of talent ready to drive business outcomes today and in the future.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Guide and own the overall talent assessment portfolio, including talent assessments used to support talent development, identification of potential, and selection decisions. Lead a direct report focused on talent assessment.
• Partner across centers of expertise and with Integrated Talent Leaders across the Aerospace businesses to develop, test, and refine standard methodologies for assessing talent. Partner across talent management and other functions to ensure effective understanding of ongoing talent needs.
• Lead collaboration across teams to develop meaningful, practical standard work (standard processes) for selection assessment across levels and regions.
• Develop data-driven processes for identifying critical talent gaps and building action plans to address those gaps.
• Identify and enable important integration points for talent assessment data into other important processes such as talent and succession planning, talent development, and selection.
• Develop, test, and implement approaches and resources to support talent planning processes at all levels.
• As needed, provide guidance and support on assessment across teams and groups.
• Partner with DEI office to ensure talent processes promote a diverse and inclusive culture that enables all employees to reach their full potential.
• Partner with Head of Global Executive Talent Management to continuously improve standard work (consistent processes) for succession planning for executive level roles, particularly where talent assessment ties in. For example, this includes developing supporting tools and materials for robust talent reviews and a simple, seamless calendar of talent processes that aligns with business needs. Ensure that these resources and approaches put the user at the center; identify waste and streamline processes to enable simple, effective, and consistent action.
• Manage Workday integration and improvements to support talent processes (i.e. talent data, Talent Reviews, talent designations, critical roles, development plans, etc.).
• Partner on other related talent management and development projects as needed.

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or Associate degree with significant experience in HR or related field
• Significant experience in a variety of Talent Management/Human Resource positions with increasing scope of responsibility
• People leadership experience in a large, global, matrixed organization
• Technical talent assessment expertise, including deep expertise on validation methodologies
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%

• Masters/PhD in Organizational Psychology, Masters in HR, or Masters in Labor and Industrial Relations
• Demonstrated ability to drive HR and talent strategies; excellent judgment and perspective on talent management
• Strong collaboration/interpersonal skills for effectively partnering with employees at all levels
• Strong action-orientation and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong people leadership skills
• Global experience in HR or Talent Management with a large, multinational company
• Proven ability to drive change in an effective and participative manner
• Ability to energize and inspire others to commit to and take action on talent management goals
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies/mindset

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role for UK based candidates. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.