The Career Development and Talent Mobility function is Harvard’s central strategic arm that designs, develops, implements, and supports inclusive, university-wide best practices around the development and mobility of internal talent at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Managing Director of the Center for Workplace Development (CWD), and in close partnership with the HR Deans and Directors of all schools and units, the Director of Career Development and Talent Mobility is responsible for leading the design and implementation of career management programs and talent mobility initiatives across the university.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of career development professionals to achieve individual, team and organizational goals; set team strategy as well as performance goals and metrics.
• Drive the design and implementation of an integrated, university-wide talent mobility strategy, including talent identification and succession planning efforts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective career development and mobility programs, services and processes for workforce retention, development, and promotion of employees at all levels.
• Partner with the Managing Director of Talent Acquisition and Outreach to ensure alignment of talent acquisition practices and the talent mobility strategy for internal and external candidates. Work closely with all HR leaders to ensure the talent mobility strategy, programs, processes, and tools meet organizational needs.
• Ensure the quality and impact of current and future talent mobility cohort programs (i.e., Administrative Fellowship Program and Harvard Internal Professional Pathways Program) including optimal selection of candidates and assistance with job placement/progression post-program. Identify opportunities for new/additional approaches to support these populations and/or expand to new populations.
• Partner with CWD leaders/peers to integrate learning and development programs and organization development practices with career development and talent mobility efforts.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise regarding the development and implementation of career management frameworks for employees at all levels.
• Establish mechanisms to measure ROI of career development and talent mobility efforts; provide periodic updates to HR and local leaders as needed.
• Understand and apply learning frameworks (i.e., competencies, learning agility, etc.), resources and tools to support talent mobility strategies.
• Stay abreast of career development, talent mobility, and recruitment best practices through active reading, research and professional relationships and networking; share knowledge with HR community as needed.
• Represent HHR/CWD on university and external committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Harvard University regrets that it cannot provide Visa Sponsorship for this position.
Please note - an important aspect of this role is that on-site presence at Harvard's campus on a semi-regular basis and occasionally "on demand" will be necessary for the success of our business needs.

This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Human Resources

USA - MA - Cambridge

H2060M HR L&D Mgt VI

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

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Center for Workplace Development

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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