Talent Management Lead

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Develop & execute a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with business goals.
• Act as a key member of the Employee Experience leadership team, cultivating a unique and energizing employee experience.
• Lead the design and implementation of the talent management annual cycle, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of continuous feedback & development.
• Lead the design and implementation of a robust succession planning program to build succession pipelines and workforce plans to support long-term business continuity.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to identify strategic development opportunities for top-talent.
• Establish processes to identify and close gaps in succession planning based on identified metrics.
• Track and report key talent metrics to drive data informed decision making.
• Build rapport and establish credibility with key leaders to drive effective implementation of talent management processes.
• Design, develop and deploy communication and learning strategies to ensure alignment and execution of talent management processes. Build and establish additional talent management processes as needed for certain employee populations, such as new hires

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the future Scout Motors corporate headquarters location (to be determined). The final location will be further discussed and aligned with the successful candidate. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in talent management, HR business partnering or equivalent experience
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• A growth mindset
• Proven experience in designing and implementing talent programs at scale
• Expertise in performance management, succession planning and talent processes
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and talent management systems (SAP SuccessFactors or similar system)
• Experience driving strategic initiatives that lead to measurable results
• Strong attention to detail excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across the organization with executive presence
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and report on large data sets
• Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to partner with cross-functional teams

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 

Internal leveling code: IC7