[Hiring] Talent Acquisition Programs and Pathways Manager @Thrivent

Role Description

This position is responsible for providing leadership for talent acquisition team programs. This encompasses controlling project deliverables, building and monitoring program metrics, working cross-functionally, and collaborating with team members. The Manager is responsible for building and executing a consistent process to grow programs and drive Weighted Client Facing Capacity results. This role is responsible for leading in a matrix environment and driving effective partnerships with the corporate and field stakeholders. This can be a remote position within the US.

• Design, build, and execute Talent Acquisition programs and pathways.
• Establish benchmarks, metrics, and leading indicators.
• Ensure consistency with playbooks and supported processes.
• Key programs and pathways include:
  • Employee referral strategies
  • Team-Sponsored Launch advisor
  • Client-Facing Associates
  • Early career talent strategies
• Serve as a main point of contact for program operations support while building capabilities to support the work within the team.
• Key deliverables include designing and enabling scalable processes, decision frameworks, and tools that improve clarity, consistency, and execution across the organization.
• Lead representation of Talent Acquisition organization in role design and strategic planning with Distribution Solutions and enterprise stakeholders to build, scale, or operationalize growth initiatives.
• Manage tasks and statuses within a project management framework. Provide regular updates on the program to field and corporate stakeholders.
• Build resources, training, and support for field leaders to keep partners up to date on changes and modifications that may occur.
• Function as a leader within the matrix environment. Serve as a conduit between Field Talent Acquisition functional leaders and as a strategic partner between Field Talent Acquisition and Field Learning.
• Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
• Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
• Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.
• Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise, and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.

Qualifications

• College degree in business, management or related business field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) managing in the financial services industry.
• Experience in project management, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of tools, techniques, and resources for recruiting and onboarding financial sales candidates preferred.
• Skillset that will support focus on procurement of diverse talent for the organization.
• Strong interpersonal communications and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Excellent planning/organizing skills.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (e.g. Workday Recruiting).
• Experience using virtual communication tools and conducting virtual sourcing searches (e.g. remote meeting technology).
• Minimal travel may be required depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401k.
• Pension.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Supplemental protection insurance.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off each year.
• Sick and Safe Time.
• 10 paid company holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Paid parental leave.
• EAP.
• Well-being benefits, and other employee benefits.