Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Talent Management Lead to be based on-site at our client location in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving as the primary liaison between HR Shared Services, Talent & Culture COE, and US leadership teams.
This role requires strong expertise in Talent Management, recruitment operations, governance, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to lead on-site discussions, manage expectations, and ensure smooth coordination across multiple functions.
You will be responsible for managing critical talent processes—including candidate sourcing, screening, background verification, onboarding coordination, and documentation—while ensuring full compliance with policy, audit, and data standards. The role also involves coaching junior resources and driving continuous improvements across the Talent Management workflow.
This is a work-from-office, high-visibility leadership role that acts as the operational anchor for the client.
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Serve as the on-site talent operations lead, managing discussions with client hiring managers, HR partners, and US leadership teams.
- Ensure seamless coordination between stakeholders, resolving issues proactively and maintaining alignment on priorities and timelines.
- Act as a trusted advisor for escalations related to recruitment, onboarding, and background verification.
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support
- Manage administrative recruiting tasks including job posting, interview scheduling, and JD formatting.
- Source candidates for open roles using platforms such as LinkedIn, talent communities, resume databases, and referral channels.
- Conduct initial screening of resumes and applications to assess candidate suitability.
- Maintain accurate candidate status updates throughout the hiring lifecycle in Workday or other HR systems.
Background Verification & Onboarding
- Initiate and track background verification (BGV) processes while ensuring full compliance with client and organizational policies.
- Coordinate with hiring teams, managers, and stakeholders to ensure timely and seamless onboarding.
- Prepare and validate employment letters, offer documents, and contracts.
Policy, Compliance & Operational Excellence
- Ensure all processes adhere to US labor laws, internal policies, and HR best practices.
- Maintain audit readiness through strong documentation and governance discipline.
- Mentor junior team members and standardize best practices across delivery.
- Drive continuous process improvements and contribute to enhancements in Talent Management workflows and Workday utilization.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Talent Management, Recruitment, or HR Operations, with demonstrated leadership in US HR program delivery.
- Strong working knowledge of Workday Talent and other HRERPs (Workday strongly preferred).
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and documentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive HR data with integrity.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field ( Master’s preferred).
Competencies
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence, consult, and manage expectations of senior leaders.
- Operational Leadership: Effectively lead complex talent management processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Governance & Compliance: Strong understanding of audit requirements, policy adherence, and secure data handling.
- Change Leadership: Ability to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and talent practices.
- Analytical Mindset: Skilled in interpreting recruitment and talent data to provide actionable insights.
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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