Your responsibilitiesJob SummaryThe Learning & Talent (L&T) team is seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent and Organizational Development Manager to design, deliver, and manage high-impact talent practices-most notably succession planning and high-potential programming.
In this role, you will ensure tkMNA has the leadership bench and pipeline needed to fuel growth, strengthen resilience, and prepare for the future. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to tkMNA's talent strategy by managing core programs and collaborating with business partners to drive enterprise-wide impact and ensure our talent programs are effective, data-driven, and aligned with business needs.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:- Lead key programs: Own the end-to-end execution of succession planning and the annual high-potential program, leveraging HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) to streamline processes and ensure data accuracy.
- Deliver engaging experiences: Plan and manage in-person and virtual events tied to the high-potential program (e.g., workshops, leadership sessions, networking forums), ensuring seamless logistics and a positive participant experience.
- Enable adoption & change: Apply change-management practices to drive buy-in and adoption of new talent initiatives or changes, ensuring leaders and employees are engaged and supported throughout.
- Generate insights & impact: Use talent data and analytics to measure program effectiveness, identify capability gaps, and make recommendations that strengthen tkMNA's leadership bench.
- Advise & partner: Serve as a trusted advisor to HRBPs and leaders, translating business needs into scalable talent solutions and aligning with L&D to equip managers for success.
- Communicate & influence: Deliver clear, engaging communications tailored to executives, managers, and employees, and ensure alignment on priorities across stakeholders.
- Navigate complexity: Proactively identify and manage risks, bringing clarity and structure to program governance.
- Track progress: Monitor deliverables, address roadblocks, and escalate issues when needed.
- Design & manage budgets: Build and oversee the budget for the annual high-potential program, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and aligned with business priorities.
Qualifications: - 6+ years in Talent Management, Program Management or Management Consulting
- Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise talent programs (succession, HiPo, promotions, or equivalent)
- Experience designing and coordinating in-person and/or virtual events, with strong attention to detail and ability to create engaging participant experiences
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze data, identify key insights, and recommend actions
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and executive-influence skills
- Experience leading change and driving adoption of new talent practices
Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, HR, or a related field
- Prior experience working with Workday to establish talent practices
- Deep experience in organizational development, design, leadership development, and change management
Benefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
