Your ImpactThe primary purpose of this role is to lead talent initiatives to support Lowe's business objectives, as part of the global talent management function. This position will directly support all talent management functions, including career management, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development. The Talent Management Consultant will be an advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on talent management strategies aligned with Lowe's overarching business objectives. The position will work in a highly collaborative manner with the talent management leader and respective function leads. Additionally, this position will partner closely with people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion, as critical partners in support of an integrated talent function.
The Talent Management Consultant will conduct discovery, develop strategy, design solutions and lead delivery of key objectives for the talent management function. The position will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions, utilize automation and implement key metrics to measure outcomes. The Talent Management Consultant will have a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to their work. Overall, this position will proactively support the steady state and changing business needs through process, programs and partnership that develop strong pipelines of talented associates with potential to grow with the company.
What You Will Do- Leads talent management initiatives to support Lowe's business objectives which include career management, performance development, organizational effectiveness, talent assessment, talent planning, succession, leadership programs and executive development.
- Support the design, refresh, and enterprise rollout of career development resources, including success-by-level profiles and career growth frameworks.
- Partner with HR, business leaders, and talent stakeholders to define skills, behaviors, and development actions that help associates understand what success looks like at each level.
- Translate organizational career development strategy into practical tools, guides, and processes that enable associates and leaders to have meaningful career conversations.
- Serves as an advisor to the HRBPs, COE partners and business leaders, providing guidance on effective and integrated talent initiatives that support the delivery of business objectives.
- Collaborates frequently with the talent management leader and function leads people analytics, HRIS, talent acquisition, associate learning and culture, diversity & inclusion.
- Leads the discovery, development of strategy, solution design and delivery of key objectives for the talent management function, identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for optimization.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of all key process and programs that support organization performance, develop solutions for improvement, utilize automation and implement key metrics to measure outcomes.
- Maintains a deep understanding of the company and HR strategy, and research relevant insights on the external talent landscape, applying this knowledge to the work.
- Partners with key functions, including people analytics and HRIS to design automated talent solutions using technology.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree HR, Business or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- Master's degree HR, Business or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 5 Years Relevant work experience
- 3 Years Relevant work experience
- 3 Years Experience consulting with HR/business partners on strategic talent initiatives, leading to the development, design and delivery of key outcomes to support company objectives
- 3 Years Experience supporting talent management programs, such as talent planning, leadership development, performance management, org effectiveness and talent assessment
- 1 Year Experience building measurement strategy including data, analytics and insights using excel and other tools
- 1 Year Experience in project and program management
- Experience advising and consulting with senior business leaders
- Experience utilizing Workday or other HR management system/tool
Preferred Skills/Education- Experience working with a large retailer or company with multi-locations
- Experience with Fortune 100 talent management function
- HR or related field
