Vice President, Strategic Talent

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Strategic Talent will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's future success through its people. This highly impactful position will be responsible for driving our talent strategy, encompassing HR Business Partnering, Learning and Development, and Organizational Design and Development. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of building and implementing effective talent programs that align with business objectives, foster a high-performance culture, and drive organizational effectiveness. As a key member of the Human Resources leadership team, this leader will partner closely with senior leaders across the organization to understand their strategic priorities and translate them into impactful talent initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, integrated talent strategy that aligns with the company's overall business goals and objectives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all talent-related matters, providing insights and recommendations to optimize organizational performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent management, HR technology, and organizational development, and proactively introduce innovative solutions.
• Define and track key talent metrics to measure the effectiveness of talent programs and initiatives, and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and employee engagement across the organization.
• Oversee and provide strategic guidance to the HR Business Partner function, ensuring effective partnership with business units to understand their unique needs and provide tailored HR solutions.
• Develop and implement frameworks for performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and talent strategies in collaboration with other HR functions.
• Ensure HR Business Partners are equipped with the necessary tools, resources, and expertise to effectively support their client groups.
• Foster strong relationships between HR and business leaders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on people-related initiatives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy that addresses current and future skill gaps, supports employee growth, and enhances organizational capabilities.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of engaging and effective learning programs, leveraging a variety of modalities (e.g., e-learning, workshops, coaching, mentoring).
• Establish frameworks for identifying learning needs, evaluating training effectiveness, and ensuring a strong return on investment in learning initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.
• Lead organizational design initiatives to optimize structure, roles, responsibilities, and workflows for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement organizational development interventions to enhance team performance, collaboration, communication, and overall organizational health.
• Facilitate change management processes to support organizational transformations and ensure smooth transitions.
• Partner with leadership to define and reinforce the desired organizational culture and values.
• Utilize data-driven insights to diagnose organizational challenges and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of HR Business Partners, and Learning & Development professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented team culture.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Actively support, promote and advance all aspects of Astounds Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) goals and initiatives, recognizing it as a business priority, including creating a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, heard and empowered to do their best work.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience with a significant focus on strategic talent management, HR business partnering, learning and development, and organizational design and development, preferably in the technology or telecommunications industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing HR teams.
• Deep understanding of HR principles, practices, and relevant employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful talent strategies and programs that drive business results.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the strategic and financial implications of talent decisions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop data-driven solutions.
• Experience with HR technology platforms and their application to talent management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with change management methodologies.
• Experience implementing and managing performance management systems.
• Experience with talent acquisition strategies and employer branding.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and develop long-term talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of the telecommunications industry, financial principles, and how effective talent management impacts business performance.
• Leadership & Influence: Ability to inspire and motivate a team and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Ability to build strong working relationships and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Results Orientation: Focus on achieving measurable results and driving continuous improvement in total rewards programs.
• Change Management: Ability to effectively lead and manage change initiatives related to total rewards.
• Integrity & Trust: Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and maintaining confidentiality.

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position

Base Salary: The base salary range for this position is $175,000- $225,000 annually plus opportunities for bonus and benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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