Lead Talent and Development Partner

Company: Transamerica Corporation
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job FamilyTalent Management & LearningWho We AreTransamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million -customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients' accounts. We're in the business of helping people live well -and -empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture. What We DoTransamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).Job Description SummaryGlobal Technology Services (GTS) is Aegon's global IT partner that provides infrastructure services, information security and global/corporate application support for Aegon's businesses around the world. From core locations in the US, the Netherlands, UK, and Hungary, we support multiple country units and 20,000+ employees across the globe. Our support consists of a wide range of centralized global IT services such as programming, database management, project management, agile/devops, and more. We continue to maximize the value from having a clear digital and data technology platform strategy that extends our ecosystem, as an approach to digitization, enhancing customer experience, and improving operational efficiency.All of these teams work closely together to provide innovative and digital solutions as well as critical technology support. This is essential for enabling Aegon's businesses around the globe to be innovative, digital and competitive, efficient, and effective, and to provide the best solutions and customer experience for our customers and shareholders.Job DescriptionThis new and exciting role is ideal for a passionate Talent Partner with strong communication skills, as well as sufficient experience in talent management, succession planning and contributing to leadership assessments. The Lead Talent and Development Partner is responsible for leading key talent management, including learning, and organizational development programs and activities in the support of Global Technology Services (GTS), HR Business Partners and the GTS leadership team. These programs are focused on building capabilities of the GTS staff and equipping them with foundational behavioral skills to perform through transformation. The Lead Talent and Development Partner works with HR to provide consistency in the business unit talent agenda.What You Will Do:

• Lead processes associated with talent management, including succession planning, leadership development, and talent marketplace initiatives.
• Assist in the design and implementation of employee engagement strategies and organizational change plans. Guide, coach and support managers with engagement activity, including analysis of and recommendations from surveys and other sources of employee feedback, working closely with leaders and People Strategy volunteers -
• Oversee learning and development activities. Evaluate and analyze feedback from the programs and learning interventions to align development needs of the relevant audience.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning processes and initiatives.What You Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in a business field or equivalent experience
  • Eight years of experience as an HR generalist, business partner, talent management specialist, learning and development specialist, or other related experience
  • Critical thinking skills, including ability to generate ideas, assess complex material, develop plans, frame compelling arguments and present them credibly to a range of different stakeholders
  • Analytical skills and mindset, with the ability to work with data from various sources to form robust conclusions and recommendations
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization
  • Delivery focused with strong planning and organizational skills to lead and manage projects and initiatives and to design and deliver solutions that are fit for purpose
  • Flexible and tolerant of ambiguity with the ability to adjust plans and priorities in times of change and adapt to meet the needs and expectations of the organization**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.** -The United States Salary for this position generally ranges between $88,000- $120,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. - -Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company discretion. -Additional Salary Scales: UKExpected Starting Salary Range: -44,640 - -61,380*This position is also eligible for an incentive bonusNL--- 56,000 - --- 93,500*This position is not eligible for an incentive bonusHUTBD*This position is not eligible for an incentive bonusWhat We Offer -For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. -Compensation Benefits
    • Competitive Pay
    • Bonus for Eligible EmployeesBenefits Package
      • Pension Plan
      • 401k Match
      • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Disability Insurance
      • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Stock Purchase Plan
      • Employee Discounts
      • Career Training & Development OpportunitiesHealth and Work/Life Balance Benefits
        • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
        • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
        • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
        • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
        • Adoption Assistance
        • Employee Assistance Program
        • College Coach Program
        • Back-Up Care Program
        • PTO for Volunteer Hours
        • Employee Matching Gifts Program
        • Employee Resource Groups
        • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
        • Employee Recognition Program
        • Referral Bonus Programs
        • Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)Inclusion & DiversityTransamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign's Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount's "100 Best Companies" list. -In addition, as part of Transamerica's commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.Giving BackTransamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.Transamerica's Parent Company acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon's roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. WebsitesManagement Team

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