Vice President Talent Management
Veolia North America

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

The Vice President of Talent Management 's primary responsibility is to oversee and manage all aspects of talent acquisition, development, organizational development, mobility, and retention across the organization. The VP of Talent Management will be responsible for developing and executing innovative talent strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent to drive business success. Reporting to the EVP Human Resources and partnering with all the Business Leaders and HRD to ensure a viable strategy to attract, recruit, retain, promote the best Talent at Veolia North America. The VP will serve as a leader with vision, operational experience and change agent to work with leadership across all businesses to align recruitment messaging in all markets to speak with a strong voice while demonstrating the value and identifies as resources of Veolia. The VP will work closely with the Communication Department to Define and build a Company employee value proposition and marketing/branding strategy to attract and retain high performing talent and improve our employer brand.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

As VP Talent Management, you will collaborate with senior leadership, business leaders, and HR teams to align talent management strategies with organizational goals. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their talent needs and provide effective solutions. You will develop and maintain departmental strategic plans and budget.

Talent Development/Performance Management:

• Design and implement talent development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities to build a high-performing workforce. This may include training initiatives, leadership development programs, and performance management systems.
• Identify and address skill gaps through targeted development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement leadership development programs to build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Establish and maintain performance management processes to evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and support career development. This includes setting performance goals, conducting performance reviews, and addressing performance issues.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of talent management initiatives. Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisions.

Employee Engagement:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. This involves conducting employee surveys, implementing recognition programs, and fostering a positive work culture.
• Develop and promote the organization's employer brand to attract and retain high-caliber talent. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create compelling employer branding materials and messages that highlight the organization's culture, values, and opportunities for growth.

Succession Planning:

• Identify and develop high-potential employees for key leadership positions.
• Implement succession planning processes to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles and to ensure smooth transition of talent within the organization.

Organizational Development:

• Drive organizational design and change management initiatives to support business growth and strategic objectives.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and implement strategies to enhance collaboration, communication, and employee engagement.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures related to talent management.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition / Mobility:

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand talent needs and develop targeted recruitment plans.
• Be a critical Inclusion & Diversity thought leader to business executives and determine a plan for increasing representation with the company.
• Leverage data and analytics to optimize recruitment efforts and measure effectiveness.
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to attract and hire top talent across all levels and functions.
• Develop and implement talent mobility strategies to facilitate internal career growth and movement across the organization.
• Identify and address barriers to talent mobility and create opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Leverage data and analytics to understand talent trends and inform mobility strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws and regulations. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent management.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources or relevant field, Master's degree preferred, combined with more than 15 years of experience with 8 years + in leadership role in talent management environment.
• Experience building high performing teams.
• Proven track record of leading talent development, talent acquisition, organizational development, and talent mobility initiatives or similar senior-level HR position
• Experience working in a complex, global company with multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Experience working with Candidate Management Systems and Human Resources software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Data-driven mindset, and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of talent management best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
• Ability to take quick decisions while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to use data to share results and influence change in a complex environment.
• Proficiency in HR information systems and data analytics tools.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Additional certification (SPHR) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment.
• Travel:30-40% domestic; some international travel.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.