VP, Talent Management (Finance)

Description

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and seasoned VP, Talent Management, with experience in developing and implementing strategic talent initiatives including talent assessments, succession planning, performance management and career pathing resulting in organization growth and enhanced employee engagement. The VP will also oversee our Culture & Belonging team.

The VP, Talent Management, will foster a culture of continuous development, ensuring that talent strategies are aligned with business objectives with a data-driven and people-centric approach, leveraging analytics to make informed recommendations for talent programs.

Reporting to the CHRO, the VP will bring a strategic vision, innovative mindset, and collaborative leadership style to the HR and business teams. A close working partnership with the HRBP team and Learning Leader is a critical component of the role. The role is hybrid and can be located anywhere across the United States.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Succession Planning : Drive the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of succession programs to identify and develop high-potential talent.
• Career Pathing Strategy : Collaborate with Total Rewards to design and implement a comprehensive Career Pathing Framework that supports employee growth and organizational needs
• Performance Management Oversight : Manage the performance management lifecycle, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches to enhance effectiveness.
• Talent Metrics & Insights : Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of talent initiatives, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Development : Inspire, coach, and empower team members to achieve their full potential and deliver strategic goals.
• Culture & Belonging : Provide strategic leadership to the Culture & Belonging team, fostering an engaging workplace environment.
• Change Management : Serve as a trusted advisor on change management strategies for all Talent Management initiatives.
• Vendor & Budget Management : Oversee departmental budget planning and manage third-party vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with HR and business leaders to assess, refine, and elevate existing talent programs.
• Competency Modeling : Maintain and evolve role-based competency models to align with organizational goals and talent strategies.
• Strategic HR Initiatives : Contribute to enterprise-wide HR projects and people initiatives that drive business transformation and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience : Minimum of 10 years in Talent Management, with a Bachelor's degree required.
• Expertise : Proven track record in coaching, succession planning, performance management, and career pathing, with a strong ability to influence and drive change.
• Leadership : Skilled in mentoring and coaching individuals at all levels, including direct reports, peers, and senior executives.
• Analytical & Communication Skills : Strong project management capabilities, analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior leadership.
• Data-Driven Approach : Comfortable working with data-centric teams and leveraging insights to inform talent strategies.
• Strategic Thinking : Demonstrated ability to think strategically and align talent initiatives with broader business objectives.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position $200,000 - $265,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking a passionate and seasoned VP, Talent Management, with experience in developing and implementing strategic talent initiatives including talent assessments, succession planning, performance management and career pathing resulting in organization growth and enhanced employee engagement. The VP will also oversee our Culture & Belonging team.