Manager Cyclical Talent Strategies and Performance

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?
Our “people helping people” philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.
While we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

The Target Pay Range for this position is $128,100.00-$156,300.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $99,700.00 - $184,700.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

BENEFITS

Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.  Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance.  We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees.  Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan.  Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.

IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:
 

As the Manager of Cyclical Talent Strategies and Performance, you will drive and enhance BECU’s talent activation programs, ensuring employees and leaders have the tools and insights needed to excel. You will spearhead performance management processes, succession planning, and internal mobility strategies, enabling a high-performance culture where every employee has the opportunity to grow. Your leadership will shape BECU’s approach to talent data, optimizing how leaders understand and develop their teams.

To join our dynamic team in this role, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, SC or GA. If you’re located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance to our Tukwila Headquarters (TFC), we encourage you come into the office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays each week. For those who live outside the commutable distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be primarily remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead & Develop Your Team: Guide, mentor, and coach your team to foster a culture of continuous learning, engagement, and performance excellence. Conduct timely performance evaluations, using BECU competencies as performance measures.

• Enhance Performance Management: Manage and optimize BECU’s performance management process to align with organizational goals, ensuring it supports a high-performance culture.

• Streamline Feedback & Goal-Setting: Oversee performance reviews and feedback cycles, ensuring consistency and clarity. Provide guidance on setting SMART goals, delivering constructive feedback, and identifying growth opportunities.

• Strategize Talent Reviews: Set direction for talent review processes, working with leadership to assess employee performance, potential, and readiness for advancement.

• Drive Succession Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to create succession plans, identify key talent pools, and strategize leadership development initiatives.

• Engage in Retention Strategies: Partner with business leaders and People Business Partners to develop solutions that enhance retention and succession planning for critical roles.

• Facilitate Talent Awareness & Education: Generate enterprise-wide education on cyclical and episodic talent activities, equipping leaders and employees to actively participate.

• Utilize Talent Analytics & Insights: Work with People Team partners to leverage analytics, enhancing continuous process improvements in talent activities across BECU.

• Align Talent Strategy: Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Talent Development to build long-term strategies, identifying gaps and crafting solutions for future talent needs.

• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across divisions to integrate key talent themes into an overarching strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Perform Other Duties as Needed: Flexibility to take on additional responsibilities that contribute to BECU’s talent and organizational success.

This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• A Strategic Impact: Play a vital role in shaping BECU’s talent strategy, ensuring a future-ready workforce.

• Professional Growth: Expand your leadership, strategic planning, and change management skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Collaboration & Influence: Work alongside senior leadership, making meaningful contributions that drive organizational success.

• A Culture of Innovation: Be part of a team that values forward-thinking solutions and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.

• Typically requires a minimum 7 years of HR experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, and/or Project Management.

• Typically requires 1 year of people leadership experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree.

• Demonstrated proficiency in change management, employee communication and project management.

• Change Management certification.

• Ability to design training material and facilitate learning sessions to meet desired performance outcomes.

• Excellent business and creative writing skills, with a high degree of accuracy in proofreading.

• Experience in maintaining SharePoint sites and Teams channels.

• Excellent communication skills, including experience communicating at the executive level.

• Excellent conceptual, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to coach, mentor, provide clear feedback and follow through.

• Proficient with standard business software tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now.

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EEO Statement:

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.