Talent Management Partner
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Talent Management Partner plays a crucial role in driving organizational effectiveness and employee development by leading change, talent, and performance management initiatives. This role focuses on improving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and collaborating on strategic planning.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement talent and performance management strategies that support the organizations goals and workforce transformation to enable Textron Aviation to maintain status as a top-tier employer.Manage succession planning program to ensure the organization has a pipeline of qualified candidates ready to fill key leadership and critical roles. Including, but not limited to identifying high-potential employees, creating development plans, and ensuring a smooth transition for leadership positions.Serve as subject matter expert in Korn Ferry Leadership Architecture (KFLA) and talent management best practices focusing on both leadership and professional skills.Design, implement and manage career pathing frameworks aligned with KFLA competencies to enhance employee skills and career growth.Utilize data and analytics to evaluate organizational effectiveness in terms of talent programs and identify areas for improvement.Conduct assessments to identify workforce strengths, challenges, opportunities, and threats. This might involve analyzing processes, structures, culture, and employee engagement levels.Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions. Including, but not limited to creating change management plans, assessing readiness for change, and providing support to employees and leadership during transitions.Develop and manage comprehensive onboarding programs to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the organization. Including, but not limited to coordinating training sessions, and providing ongoing support to new hires assisting in acclimation to their roles and the organizations culture.Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational objectives and structures including, but not limited to restructuring departments, realigning reporting relationships, and optimizing workflow processes.Collect and analyze data related to organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and other relevant metrics including preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.Provide coaching and support to leaders and managers on organizational development best practices and strategies that enhance their effectiveness and leadership skills.Utilize industry-standard organizational development, change management and talent management certifications and methodologies as appropriate.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of relative experience in Talent Development, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology or related field
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior individual and team performance consulting experience to include customer service skills.Experience facilitating groups towards common outcomes, such as mission, vision, objective and goal setting exercises.Certifications and facilitation experience with industry standard organizational design and change management methodologies.Autonomous self-starter with an appetite to develop initiatives from scratch.Knowledge of talent and performance management principles.Knowledge and understanding of performance drivers and competencies.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 07/27/2025, 4:42:22 PM
Job Number: 334865
