Associate Director, Talent Partner – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Design and implement key talent management initiatives within Operations.

• Oversee a team of 2 professionals.

• Manage and prioritize the needs of assigned client groups, ensuring that HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and leaders receive the necessary talent expertise.

• Collaborate with client groups to establish and execute talent strategies.

• Oversee talent visibility, share opportunities, coordinate slating, and assist in talent reviews, segmentation, and succession planning.

• Facilitate the identification, development, and visibility of high-potential and top talent.

• Prepare materials and insights for the Collins and RTX talent councils.

• Direct the continuous strategy refresh and activation of the Operations Site Leader Development Program.

• Assist in managing critical roles and talent initiatives while mitigating risks.

• Act as the process steward for Performance Improvement (PI), Individual Development Plans (IDP), mentorship, development, and enterprise tools.

• Collaborate with HRBPs to implement vital talent actions and provide feedback on talent management processes, technology, and tools.

• Serve as the primary contact for talent inquiries and triage Talent Center of Excellence (COE) services.

• Mentor HRBPs on foundational Organizational Effectiveness (OE) tools and vendors.

• Aid in the preparation for straightforward team sessions and facilitate limited interventions such as assessments and SDI.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

• Background in Human Resources as an HR Business Partner and/or in Talent Management.

• Proven experience communicating with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

• Experience in large, complex, global organizational settings.

• Preferred experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner or Talent Management Partner within a matrixed organization is preferred.

• Prior HR experience supporting an Operations client group is preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal services, and identity theft protection.

• Benefits for birth, adoption, and parental leave.

• Ovia Health services for fertility and family planning.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Autism benefit support.

• Employee Assistance Plan, which includes up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand for virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.