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About the Role

The Port Authority is seeking a proactive and innovative Talent Management professional passionate about developing people, enhancing employee experience, and driving organizational effectiveness. This role involves building programs, leveraging technology, analyzing data, and partnering with stakeholders to create growth, recognition, and development opportunities. The successful candidate will collaborate with HR Business Partners and agency managers to modernize talent programs, strengthen organizational capability, enhance employee experience, and prepare the workforce for the future. The Talent Management Specialist is part of the Talent Strategies and Engagement team and manages several Talent Management programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead for the organization's Performance Management Program and supporting technology platform, ensuring effective system administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate the annual Talent Management Cycle, including performance management and career conversations program processes.
Develop and maintain program resources, including standard operating procedures, job aids, training materials, and reference guides.
Design and facilitate instructor-led and virtual training sessions on performance management and employee development topics.
Drive continuous improvement and implement program enhancements, partnering with stakeholders to manage through all changes.
Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that measure program effectiveness, compliance, and employee engagement.
Drive communication and utilization of dashboards.
Analyze talent management data to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and support organizational decision-making.
Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the organization's employee recognition programs.
Develop communications, campaigns, and engagement strategies that promote participation and foster a culture of recognition.
Manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of the bi-annual Leadership Development Program for front-line, unionized Supervisors.
Coordinate vendors, subject matter experts, participant communications, logistics, technology, and the executive leadership panel to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Evaluate program outcomes and implement enhancements based on participant feedback and business needs.
Serve as the primary liaison for Talent Management vendors, managing contracts, renewals, implementation activities, and ongoing partnerships.
Identify opportunities to improve Talent Management processes through automation, technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and the employee experience.
Perform other Talent Development and Talent Management responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or related HR project management.
Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Skills

Managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Coordinating cross-functional initiatives with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Strong analytical skills; able to create data visualizations and communicate and train on data outcomes.
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
Administering Performance Management, Talent Management, Reward & Recognition or Learning Management Programs and Technologies.
Creating in-person and digital learning content for both employees and managers.
Instructional videos, and communications campaigns.
Contract management.
Change management methodologies (Prosci™or similar).
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence tools to improve HR processes and employee experience.
Working in a large, complex organization with multiple stakeholder groups.

Location

New York
New Jersey

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, Learning & Development, or related HR project management.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary/Compensations

Minimum: $XXX,XXX Midpoint: $XXX,XXX Maximum: $XXX,XXX

Benefits

Competitive benefits package
Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

About the Company

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.