Talent Development Manager

For over forty-five years, GA Foods has been creating and delivering high quality nutritious and well-balanced meals to seniors, children, military, and emergency response. GA Foods sets us apart with flavorful menus tailored to our client's palettes, a delivery service unmatched by the competition and a One Team attitude.

The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from California to New Jersey, Texas to Georgiaand even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing companies in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge you and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You have come to the right place.

GA Foods is looking for an experienced Talent Development Manager to join its team at its corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florda. The Talent Development Manager manages and coordinates organization-wide efforts to ensure that performance management (PM) and quality improvement (QI) programs are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives. This position will also be responsible for maintaining effective programs for retention, promotion, and succession planning.

Talent Development Manager Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Talent Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Provide professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent review process that is required to achieve business goals and results in the creation of an internal bench of top talent.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development (e.g., succession planning).
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and provide leadership for PM and QI policy development.
• Research and assist in the development of training programs that focus on enabling the workforce to achieve improvements with priority organizational concerns.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain effective programs for workforce retention, and employee engagement.
• Manage the maintenance and execution of the performance management system, including current job descriptions, standards of performance and performance evaluation instruments.
• Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and competitive advantage in support of the company's diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• Conduct presentations and training.
• Ensure that organization-wide talent management and PM initiatives are focused and aligned on improving operational and program efficiencies and effectiveness.

Talent Development Manager Requirements:

• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to design and implement full-cycle performance management programs

Talent Development Manager Education and Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of broad HR experience including talent management and performance management
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
• PHR or SHRM-CP designation preferred
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management
• Previous experience in capturing metrics and producing various employment reports

Talent Development Manager Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up-to 15 pounds at a time

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to GA Foods. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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