[Hiring] Talent Programs Manager @The Gund Company Inc

Role Description

We are seeking a Part-Time Talent Programs Manager to help execute and evolve our talent development strategy. This role is ideal for an experienced HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development professional who enjoys building structured programs, supporting employee growth, and creating meaningful development experiences across the organization.

Working closely with the Director of Talent Management, you will play a critical role in coordinating and enhancing talent initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, employee development, succession planning, and future talent pipelines.

As a key member of our Talent Management team, you will:

• Coordinate and support enterprise talent programs across the organization.
• Manage the administration of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Career Development A3 processes.
• Lead the coordination and ongoing management of our mentoring program, including participant onboarding, matching, communications, and progress tracking.
• Support annual Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and High-Potential Talent initiatives.
• Administer and continuously improve internship and other early-career development programs.
• Track participation, adoption, and effectiveness of talent initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to enhance employee development experiences.
• Create and maintain program materials, guides, training resources, and communications.
• Manage program timelines, milestones, reporting, and stakeholder follow-up activities.
• Support strategic talent projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Program Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing multiple programs, projects, or initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements

• Experience supporting employee development, mentoring, leadership development, succession planning, internship programs, or other talent management initiatives.
• Experience facilitating training, workshops, or development programs.
• Experience collecting and analyzing talent-related metrics and reporting.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder partnership skills.
• Attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
• Effective facilitation and communication capabilities.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Sound judgment and professionalism.
• Passion for employee growth and organizational development.

Benefits

At The Gund Company, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact employees at every stage of their career journey. From mentoring and development planning to leadership growth and succession readiness, your work will help shape the future of our organization.

You'll join a collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to learn, grow, share ideas, and contribute to meaningful business results.

Location & Travel

• Part-Time, Exempt Position
• Travel up to 10% as needed

Company Description

The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions serving customers around the world. For over 75 years, we have built our reputation on innovation, customer service, and a people-first culture.

We succeed by living our guiding principles:

• Take Care of Each Other
• Take Care of Our Customers
• Take Care of the Business

The Gund Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.