Director of Talent Management

Company: Metropolitan Community College
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Please see Special Instructions for more details.PLEASE NOTE:

• Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
• Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender.We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.*EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledPosition InformationCareer Opportunity Number: 24-166Position Title: Director of Talent ManagementLocation: Administrative CenterPosition Type: Full-TimeClass Category: AdministratorJob Open Date: 01/31/2025Job Close Date: 02/28/2025Open Until Filled: YesMinimal Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervising and leading teams.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in talent management or a related HR field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience working in higher education or matrix-organization environment.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM -CP/ SCP , PHR / SPHR).
    • Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing talent management strategies and initiatives.
    • Previous experience working with senior leaders and executives to drive talent management initiatives.
    • Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
    • Proven ability to manage and lead workforce or talent-related change initiatives within an organization.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong workforce or talent-based analytical skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to translate data into talent management insights & decisions.
    • Exceptional organizational, priority-management and project management skills.
    • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of talent management.Work HoursNormally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.CompensationThe annual salary is between $74,106-$78,552. A competitive benefit package is included.Class SummaryThis is an Administrator management role which is responsible for providing strategic direction, integration leadership and end-to-end operational support to the Talent Lifecycle or Talent management processes for the College - inclusive of Talent acquisition, Onboarding, Talent development, Talent planning and other related work. In addition to providing leadership to the team of managers or professionals that directly manage these key functional areas - this role is responsible for partnering with the Head of HR and other Directors on delivering MCC HR strategies and enhancing overall employee experience within the College.Typical Essential DutiesWe are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Director of Talent Management. As the Director of Talent Management, the incumbent will play a critical role in developing and implementing talent management strategies that align with our organization's goals and objectives. You will be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, as well as creating a positive and engaging work culture.Director, Talent Management Responsibilities
      • Develop and implement talent management strategies, initiatives, and programs that support the recruitment, development, performance and retention of our valued employees and critical workforce teams.
      • Provide organizational and T.M. practice leadership to key Talent areas. Support and empower the Talent leaders and their teams in streamlining, evolving and advocating for their enterprise processes.
      • Develop, garner input, and implement a comprehensive talent management framework that can represent a roadmap for managing talent across the employee life cycle.
      • In partnership with HR leadership, team and potential organizational peers, identify key goals and metrics to assess progress in building talent management capabilities.
      • Determine key Talent Management process pilots, target areas and key timing for implementation.
      • Collaborate with organizational leaders and HR team members to identify and/or develop internal programs to help accelerate the onboarding, professional growth and leadership readiness of key talent.
      • Partner with mid and senior leadership in developing talent management strategies that enable organizational performance and support organizational change.
      • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent management and make recommendations for continuous improvement.KnowledgeKnowledge of management principles, advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility, public relations principles, community agencies and resources, academic development principles and practices, program development, planning, and administration principles and practices, applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and/or standards, and policy and procedure development practices.SkillsSkilled in prioritizing and assigning work, making program decisions based on financial considerations, adapting to rapidly changing environments, interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations, analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, providing customer service, and monitoring and evaluating programs.Positions Supervised2Physical RequirementsPositions in this class typically require: grasping, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process.Licensing RequirementsNone.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
        • * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
          • Have not completed High School/GED
          • High School/GED
          • Associate's degree
          • Bachelor's degree
          • Master's degree
          • Doctorate degree
          • * How much full-time, directly-related work experience do you have in a human resources environment, as supported by the employment history listed on your online application?
            • none
            • less than one year
            • between 1 and 2 years
            • between 2 and 3 years
            • between 3 and 4 years
            • between 4 and 5 years
            • five years or more
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