Aspire is seeking a Director of Talent Management to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will drive the entire talent management cycle, encompassing talent acquisition, retention, leadership development, employee relations, and performance management. You will collaborate with leaders across the organization to design and implement talent initiatives that align with our strategic goals. This role requires frequent travel across our Academy North (Waukegan), Academy South (Hillside), and Shannon Center (Hillside) locations, with a minimum of three days a week onsite to support our geographically diverse teams. If you are passionate about developing and nurturing talent, we invite you to lead our efforts in creating a thriving workplace culture at Aspire. 

We offer:

· Referral bonuses

· Paid training

· Retirement plan with matching contributions

· Health and insurance benefits

· Paid time off benefits

· And more! (see benefits list below)

Position Summary: 

The Director of Talent Management reports to the VP of People and will be responsible for leading the entire talent management cycle within Aspire. This includes talent acquisition, retention, people & leadership development, employee relations, and performance management. In addition, this position will collaborate with other leaders across Aspire to review, develop, and implement talent management initiatives. 

The Director of Talent Management needs to be available to team members across our geographies, which requires at least three days a week in our Academy North (Waukegan), Academy South (Hillside), and Shannon Center (Hillside).

Position Responsibilities:

The following represents the primary position responsibilities, but other related duties may be assigned to meet the organization's needs.

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent. 
• Oversee the recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding. 
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Specialist to apply continuous process improvement methodologies to the pre-employment and onboarding process to enhance the content and experience for new hires.

Leadership and People Development

• Provide logistical support for the quarterly leadership development sessions to include room set-up, check-in, post-survey and any follow-up communications to participants. 
• Partner with the VP of Operations to identify and implement talent development programs to foster the continuous growth of frontline and non-frontline team members. 
• Collaborate with the VP, People, and department heads to create development strategies that support retention priorities. 
• Oversee Aspire’s training software, Relias.

Employee Relations and Performance Management  

• Partner with supervisors on all employee relations matters. Keep VP of People informed of the status of employee relations matters. 
• Develop and implement employee relations policies and practices. 
• Oversee Aspire’s Talent Development Review process 
• Analyze Talent Development Review data to identify trends and areas for improvement. 

Reporting to this Position

• This position will have two direct reports and one shared report. 

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. 
• 3 years of prior human resources experience. 

Additional Licensing/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Able to work autonomously. 
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to effectively gain the trust of multiple stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands. 
• Demonstrates resiliency and a positive attitude when challenges are encountered. 
• Must be able to work with confidential information and exercise good judgment and discretion. 
• Strong leadership skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• SHRM certification
• Master’s degree in human resources, learning, organization change, or communication
• Previous experience working for a not-for-profit organization
• Experience working with different employee engagement platforms

Leadership Competencies 

• Achieves Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new & better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Makes Quality Decisions: Making good & timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Tackles the Tough Issues: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

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Aspire was founded in 1960 and is recognized as a leader in providing bold, pioneering, and uncompromising services to adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. In 2019, we joined forces with NorthPointe Resources to be one of the most recognized and respected disability service providers across the Chicago metropolitan area, Lake County (Illinois), and southeastern Wisconsin areas.

Full Time Benefits (regularly schedule to work more than 37 1/2 hours per week)

• Health Insurance
• Benefit Time (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• 13 Holidays
• 403(B) Retirement Savings Plan with matching contribution
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Insurances available

Aspire’s priority is keeping our team members and participants healthy and safe. PPE is provided and regular cleaning and disinfecting regiments are followed to maintain a safe work and living environment. Hand sanitizer is available throughout our facilities.

Aspire is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Aspire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities so that an applicant may complete the essential functions of a position. The essential functions of positions are outlined in a position’s job description. To request an accommodation or if you have a question regarding what the essential functions of a position are please contact the People Team at 708.632.5502.