This position acts as a coach and advisor, proactively collaborating with both leaders and associates. Core responsibilities include collaborating with managers to drive associate engagement, performance and retention, advising managers on basic employee relations/employment law issues, overseeing talent and performance management processes, collaborating with the compensation department to provide compensation guidance to managers, and organizational development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the talent review and succession planning process, including development action planning for high-potential employees and critical roles.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention, acting as an advisor and coach to leaders. Leverage analytics (turnover trends, survey data) to shape data-informed engagement and retention strategies.
• Guide performance management processes end-to-end, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual performance reviews.
• Support business leaders with organizational design and restructuring efforts to ensure structures align with evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and execute change management strategies supporting business transformations, restructures, or new strategic initiatives.
• Mitigate organizational risk through close partnership with the Employee Relations team and proactive identification and management of workplace issues.
• Align with the compensation team on pay strategy, including incentive program design, ad hoc compensation evaluations, and facilitation of the annual compensation planning cycle.
• Facilitate training programs for management and leadership development, new hire orientation, and team development sessions.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruiting strategy and internal mobility to ensure a strong, sustainable talent pipeline.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship management skills

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 5+ years

Additional Requirements:

• Travel Required (10 - 20%)
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)