We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results
New

Senior Director, Talent Management Experience Design

Northwestern Mutual
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
720 E Wisconsin Ave (Show on map)
May 09, 2025

Summary:

Lead and innovate enterprise talent management strategies. This role involves designing processes for succession management, performance management, and career development. As a key member of the Talent Design Leadership team, enhance the employee experience across the talent lifecycle. Requires close collaboration with HR and business leaders to ensure talent strategies align with business goals, driving the attraction, retention, and motivation of top talent.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Talent Strategy Design: Lead the design, build, and continuously improve talent management strategies for key employees, ensuring alignment with the present and future needs of the business.

  • Career Path Strategy: Develop comprehensive career path strategies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and career growth across the enterprise.

  • Process Design: Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to design succession management, talent reviews, performance management, and goal-setting processes.

  • HiPo Development: Partner with Learning Experience Design to create development opportunities for high-potential employees, preparing new and experienced managers to build a leadership pipeline aligned with corporate philosophy.

  • Assessment Solutions: Work with talent planning, talent consulting, business partners, and Business HR to lead the design and implement assessment and evaluation solutions.

  • Governance: Define and manage governance to ensure Talent Management & Assessment approaches comply with legal requirements and professional standards.

  • Talent Analytics: Utilize talent analytics and success metrics to evaluate program viability, gather improvement insights, and track progress.

  • Team Leadership: Recruit and hire top talent, foster team collaboration, and provide career growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree or MBA is strongly preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent management, learning, and development, or a related field with a focus on high-impact, innovative initiatives.

  • Skills: Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, leadership, and project management skills.

  • Communication: Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with the ability to influence and partner with senior executives.

  • HR Analytics: Proficiency in HR analytics and emerging HR technologies.

  • Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with the ability to align talent design strategies with business goals.

  • Human-Centered Design: Strong understanding of human-centered design principles and methodologies.

  • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.

  • HR Technology: Knowledge of HR technology and systems to optimize employee experience delivery.

#LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

$112,210.00

Pay Range - End:

$208,390.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

FIND YOUR FUTURE

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.


  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups
Applied = 0

(web-94d49cc66-c7mnv)