VP, Talent Management

Description Title: VP, Talent Management Location: New York, NY Type: Hybrid *Please submit a cover letter* Who We Are : CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. For more than 75 years, CCS has empowered many of the world's greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. With over 550 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe, we have the capacity to help local and international organizations achieve outstanding results. Job Description: CCS is seeking a highly motivated and thoughtful leader to join a 17-person Strategy & Operations team that supports a ~100-person team of New York-based fundraising consultants. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that align with the talent management goals of a rapidly growing team and will focus on talent acquisition, development, deployment, retention, and DEIB. The ideal candidate will ensure that our most important resource - our people - are able to realize their full professional potential within our team and that our clients are best served by highly competent and well-trained talent. Ideal candidates will possess excellent critical thinking skills as well as high EQ and an empathetic, people-first management style. The candidate is comfortable working with multiple Executives and Strategy & Operations team members and is capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment. Responsibilities: Talent Management Develop talent management plan for the team, identifying specific opportunities based on tenure and interests In coordination with Strategy & Operations Team lead and AVP, Director Experience, develop and continuously evaluate a staffing strategy that supports talent management. Set and drive team staffing plan. Attend various meetings with the team Executives to present and workshop staffing plans Support Strategy & Operations Team Lead in leading annual cycle of talent management touchpoints, including: Focal Reviews and Mid-Year Check-Ins (ensure continuous feedback, track activity and form completion, manage schedule of reviews, and help develop supporting materials) Nominations for Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), our firmwide leadership and learning program for staff at the AVP level and above Director/Operations promotion nominations Executive promotion nominations Recruiting Work with Executive Team to understand key drivers behind successful hires and work to identify in the hiring process With support from corporate recruiting, manage recruitment of 10-15 Directors annually, as well as Strategy & Operations team positions Engagement Manager (Junior Executive) Development Train new Engagement Managers in systems and processes of the Executive Team Evaluate, plan for, and ensure consistent implementation of the Engagement Manager role Understand Engagement Manager capacity and make recommendations on Engagement Manager staffing to support team needs in combination with Engagement Manager development Retention Work with HR to understand key factors or trends behind departures Identify top performers and develop career map/retention plans Identify common areas of challenge in Director performance and develop plans to address Learning & Development Understand L&D initiatives across corporate, team officers, and Strategy & Operations team landscape and support team in taking advantage of the opportunities Plan for Executive professional development Work with AVP, Director Experience to develop a cohesive and robust L&D plan for all tenures on the team including improvements to new hire onboarding DEIB Actively consider how talent management practices impact members of the team across the spectrum of professional backgrounds and experiences Liaise with Corporate and Team DEI representatives to ensure compliance with best practices/firmwide tactics that support an inclusive and equitable team Management Ensure management of a three-person Talent Management Team and establish clear performance expectations Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and professional development to evolve the skills of the team Conduct annual performance reviews Work with the leadership team to promote professional advancement and address performance challenges as necessary Skills Required: 7+ years professional experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Track record of managing others effectively Strong understanding of talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies and experience implementing strategies impactfully Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams Strong organizational and project management skills Keen ability to problem-solve Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook *Please submit a cover letter* Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply. Our Strategy & Operations team is currently working in a hybrid model, with in-office time required as needed to fulfill job responsibilities (e.g., key team meetings)

Created: 2024-10-28