Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness ...

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University's Office of Human Resources is seeking a Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness Manager to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission by building integrated talent and organizational effectiveness practices that strengthen leadership, culture, and institutional performance. This role is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive talent management, organizational effectiveness, and learning initiatives that support both staff and faculty across the university. Key areas of focus include leadership development, hiring and selection effectiveness, performance management, succession and talent planning, career development, and organizational effectiveness. The position serves as a strategic partner to leaders at all levels, translating institutional strategy into people, structure, and capability decisions that align workforce strengths with the university's evolving needs. This role strengthens workforce readiness by identifying and developing the skills and capabilities needed to support Marian University's strategic priorities, academic mission, and evolving operational needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies. Leadership Development & Capability Building Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs that build critical capabilities such as strategic thinking, change leadership, team effectiveness, decision-making, and navigating institutional complexity. Deliver development experiences through a mix of programs, workshops, assessments, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities. Partner with senior leaders to identify current and future leadership capability needs aligned with the university's strategic plan. Provide and/or coordinate executive and leadership coaching for senior leaders and high-potential talent to support individual effectiveness, leadership transitions, and succession readiness. Hiring & Talent Acquisition Effectiveness Strengthen hiring practices by improving how the university attracts, assesses, and selects talent for long-term success. Develop and implement consistent, equitable, and competency-based hiring practices, tools, and training for hiring managers. Collaborate with HR partners and campus leaders to enhance university branding, candidate experience, and selection quality. Performance Management Lead the evolution of performance management toward clear, goal-aligned expectations, meaningful feedback, and development-focused conversations. Design and implement tools, processes, and manager training that support accountability, performance improvement, retention, and engagement. Ensure performance practices align with Marian University's mission, values, and strategic priorities. Succession Planning & Leadership Continuity Design and manage a comprehensive succession planning approach for key and critical roles across the university. Partner with senior leaders to identify high-potential talent, assess readiness, and create targeted development plans. Use data and insights to monitor bench strength, leadership risk, and progress over time. Career Development & Employee Growth Create clear career pathways, development frameworks, and resources that support internal mobility and employee growth. Partner with leaders and employees to align development planning with institutional needs and individual aspirations. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across staff and faculty roles, where appropriate. Culture, Engagement & Organizational Effectiveness Design, administer, and analyze engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and other feedback mechanisms. Partner with leaders to translate results into targeted action plans that improve engagement, inclusion, and organizational health. Partner with leaders to address engagement drivers, change readiness, and organizational health. Consult with leaders on organizational design, role clarity, team effectiveness, and change initiatives to improve agility, efficiency, and alignment with future needs. Lead and support organizational design initiatives that align structures, roles, and capabilities with the university's strategic priorities. Partner with leaders to proactively assess organizational effectiveness, clarify accountabilities, and design scalable solutions that support academic and operational excellence. Collaboration, Change & Influence Serve as a trusted advisor and change management partner to leaders across the university. Collaborate closely with HR colleagues to ensure talent, performance, and organizational effectiveness practices are integrated and scalable. Develop clear communications, tools, and guidance to support adoption of new programs and practices. Data, Analytics & Metrics-Driven Outcomes Use data, analytics, and workforce metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent and organizational initiatives and inform decision-making. Monitor and analyze key indicators such as time-to-fill, turnover, internal mobility, engagement, leadership bench strength, and development outcomes. Translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve talent processes, workforce readiness, and institutional performance. University Expectations Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University. Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures. Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors. Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues. Meets department productivity standards. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Assists in establishing department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the university's strategic goals. Adheres to the department budget. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational development, or related HR roles. Demonstrated experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and talent initiatives. Strong knowledge of performance management, succession planning, and career development practices. Experience consulting with senior leaders and influencing without direct authority. Strong facilitation, communication, and change management skills. Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. Ability to interact at all levels of the client organization. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment. Ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and translate strategy into practical solutions. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. Higher education experience. Experience with leadership assessments. Change management training or certification. Experience with talent systems and technology. Experience using HR systems and analytics to inform talent decisions. Certification or formal training in established leadership development methodologies or programs. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.For Consideration All Applications Require: Cover Letter Current resume or CV Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions. Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:Functions:Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Limitations and Disclaimer:The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can't risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 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Created: 2026-03-10