Florida Organization in search of Chief Talent Officer
/About the Opportunity
The Chief Talent Management Officer (CTO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s talent management initiatives and serves as the executive lead on promoting and strengthening an organizational culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of CHS. The CTO must also advance the organization’s human capital strategy of recruiting, selecting, developing, evaluating, rewarding and retaining top talent at all levels and across each of the organization’s regional markets. The successful candidate will demonstrate the required vision and skills to lead initiatives improving human resource management functions, employee relations, staff development and support. The CTO serves as part of the organization’s executive team and reports directly to the CEO.
Essential Responsibilities
Vision and Strategy
• Serve as a strategic advisor and functional expert to the CEO and executive team regarding talent management strategies and initiatives.
• Build and lead the vision for talent management. Develop and execute comprehensive HR, employee relations, employee effectiveness and talent management strategies in alignment with the organization’s strategic view.
• Develop and implement change management strategies for large-scale organizational initiatives related to HR and talent management.
• Ensure that all HR and talent management policies, procedures and processes are aligned with the organization’s culture and values.
• Consult with and support management team and other functional areas within the organization concerning human resource matters, policy development, process improvement and strategic implementation in support of achieving agency objectives.
Professional growth for all employees
• Model and facilitate a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that staff has access to continued professional development and growth opportunities within the organization.
• Develop and implement evaluation and performance management systems and processes across all levels of the organization.
Employee Satisfaction
• Continually assess organizational HR needs. Lead the creative efforts for the development and implementation of management and leadership training; new employee orientation programs; employee opinion surveys; recognition and reward programs; recruiting plans, compensation plans and performance management systems; career path programs; and other innovative HR initiatives that attract talent, assess the organizational climate and boost employee retention.
• Oversee regular assessment and reporting on employee morale with a focus on continuous improvement and development of positive employer/employee relationships to promote a high level of morale, motivation, retention and job satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain a level of credibility and trust that encourages employees at all levels to discuss issues openly. Set the tone for leadership consistent with the CHS mission and philosophy.
Department Management
• Manage and coach direct reports, ensuring alignment of team and department objectives to overall organizational goals.
• Develop and manage budget for the human resources functional areas.
• Maintain human resources knowledge and understanding of current regulations, industry trends, best practices, new developments, and applicable laws.
• Coordinate labor-related legal matters of the organization with legal counsel and prepare necessary documents.
• Implement and oversee risk management programs such as the drug testing program and background checks.