Manager, Talent Management

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

As a Manager, Talent Management, you will work collaboratively with Talent, HR and business stakeholders to enhance organizational capabilities and lead talent management strategies. You will focus on designing, developing, and implementing Talent processes and programs aligned to our broader organizational strategic objectives, driving continuous improvement in Talent Review, succession management and executive development.

Team Description

Reporting to the Director, you will join a team of thoughtful advisors in the Talent Management function who are elevating and activating global talent management practices. Your mandate within the team includes managing the development and operations of enterprise coaching practices, building the approach to a Critical Roles program, day-to-day program management for Talent Review, and supporting other portfolio activities as required (e.g. succession planning, active career management, reporting and analytics, Workday enhancements, audit and operational requirements).

What will you do?

• Own the end-to-end design, delivery, implementation and continuous improvement of one or more technology-enabled global Talent programs/processes that enhance end-user experience and advance strategic objectives, including, overseeing project management, stakeholder management and engagement, measurement, etc.

• Lead the development and deployment of internal resources and communications

• Manager vendor relationships including onboarding, contracting, engagement operations and regular feedback loops with senior leadership to share thematic intelligence

• Apply advanced analytics to inform enterprise talent narrative

• Identify nuanced trends and insights that drive informed decision-making and improve performance

• Escalate and apply judgment to address issues, challenges and risks with a balance of innovation and agility while considering impact on key stakeholders

• Lead efforts to optimize processes, programs, initiatives, and procedures; implementing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and employee engagement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, cultivating collaborative partnerships to ensure alignment, foster feedback and garner support for talent management initiatives.

• Stay informed about emerging trends, research finding and best practices in Talent Management and Leadership Development to drive continuous improvement and maintain a competitive edge

What do you need to succeed?

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g., Leadership Development, Talent Management, I/O Psychology)

• Experience with designing, delivering, measuring and assessing coaching programs and engagements

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the current market, vendor landscape, emerging and leading global trends, research, and practices

• Extensive experience in program management and change management for large-scale and complex programs, preferably in Talent, leadership development, learning and development, or in the financial or professional services industry

• Advanced practical experience using Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word and PowerPoint and other relevant systems/applications. (eg. Workday/Tableau)

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

• We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

• We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

• We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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