Talent Development Manager

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Talent Manager will be responsible for driving talent reviews, implementing succession planning frameworks, creating career mapping strategies, developing talent profiles, and building a robust leadership/high potential development framework. This role requires a dynamic individual with a deep understanding of talent management principles and a passion for fostering employee growth and development.

• Support the widespread use of PDS and support company culture within the organization. Use Performance Development System (PDS) to enhance performance within the company through evaluation, planning, and goal execution. Strive to constantly develop oneself as a valuable asset through personal and professional growth and attention to the position's outcomes.
• Oversee and continue to develop a comprehensive succession planning framework to ensure a strong pipeline of talent for critical roles. Identify key positions and critical skill sets within the organization and ensure succession plans are developed to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity. Work closely with senior leadership and HR partners to align succession planning efforts with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Oversee the design and execution of career pathing frameworks across the organization. Provide best practice support and coaching for projects focused on career pathing/mapping. Drive the integration of career pathing into relevant talent programs, including talent acquisition, PDS/CDS, and learning & development.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues, department heads and managers to identify high-potential talent and key development areas. Trains HR colleagues as necessary.
• Lead talent review processes to assess the skills, performance, and potential of employees across the organization. Analyze talent review data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for talent development and succession planning.

Qualifications/Requirements

Requirements
MUST

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing talent management strategies
• Experience leading talent reviews, succession planning and career development discussions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Ability to drive results in a complex, high-growth company
• 5 years relevant experience (minimum)

Physical Requirements

• In-person job attendance