Who You'll Work With:The Organizational Development and Talent team sits within AB's People organization and manages an array of programs and initiatives. The team advances the employee experience by developing and administering programs related to talent and performance management, enterprise learning and development, employee engagement, and recognition. The role will report to the Chief Talent and Communications Officer and will work collaboratively with AB's Chief People Officer, as well as the broader People team and Corporate Communications colleagues.
What You'll Do:In this hands-on role, you will partner with the Chief Talent and Communications Officer and be responsible for managing the firm's organizational development and talent management functions. You will play a key role in shaping the company's culture, driving employee engagement, and developing high-performing talent to support AB's commitment to meritocracy, growth, and success. The Head of Organizational Development and Talent will serve as the day-to-day leader responsible for creating and implementing strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, talent and performance management, and change management initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead a team of experienced organizational development and talent management practitioners
- Oversee enterprise initiatives to support employee growth and skill development
- Manage AB's employee experience programs including annual employee engagement survey, pulse surveys, and the firm's enterprise recognition program
- Oversee talent management strategies, including performance management, succession planning, and career development
- Monitor and analyze key talent metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Partner closely with internal technology product owners to understand the latest tech tools and capabilities and ensure excellent implementation of employee programs
- Partner closely with Corporate Communications to execute strategic, engaging, and efficient campaigns and change management
- Stay current with the latest research and trends regarding organizational development and talent
- Collaborate with various partners to align individual business unit development and talent strategies with enterprise organizational goals
What We're Looking For:We are looking for a "roll your sleeves up" collaborative, strategic thinker with a passion for developing high-performing talent and driving organizational success. Specifically, we're looking for:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong Workday and technical knowledge, as well as vendor management experience
- Demonstrated advocacy for AI solutions to enhance workplace effectiveness and innovation
- Experience administering engagement and pulse surveys and analyzing survey data
- Proven track record of developing successful organizational development and talent strategies
- Experience with performance management best practices, succession planning, learning and development, and employee engagement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to be a flexible, proactive, creative problem-solver
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based environment
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years related experience
Nashville, Tennessee
