Manager, Talent and Performance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Talent and Performance based in the United States. The Manager, Talent and Performance will play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness within a globally distributed nonprofit organization. This position combines hands-on HR partnership with leadership of talent programs that enhance the employee experience and support organizational growth. Working closely with managers, employees, and the global Talent team, you will provide practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, and people-related challenges. You will help translate organizational priorities into consistent, inclusive, and effective HR practices across multiple countries and time zones. The role offers an opportunity to shape talent initiatives, improve internal processes, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development. If you are a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a remote, international environment and is motivated by meaningful social impact, this opportunity offers both professional growth and purpose. Accountabilities - HR Partnership and Employee Support: Build trusted relationships with employees and managers, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, HR policies, performance issues, and other people-related matters while ensuring confidentiality and consistency. - Manager Coaching and Development: Coach managers on delivering constructive feedback, setting performance expectations, supporting employee development, navigating difficult conversations, resolving conflicts, and strengthening team dynamics. - Performance Management: Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance management practices, including goal setting, regular feedback, development planning, and performance reviews.

- Employee Experience and Engagement: Contribute to initiatives that improve employee satisfaction, engagement, retention, and overall experience throughout the employee lifecycle. Analyze feedback and recommend practical improvements. - Talent Programs and Project Management: Lead assigned HR programs and projects from planning through implementation, coordinating stakeholders, communicating updates, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. - HR Policies and Operational Excellence: Develop, maintain, and improve HR policies, processes, tools, and employee resources to simplify workflows and promote consistent people practices across the organization. - Global Collaboration and Organizational Health: Partner with colleagues across regions, functions, and time zones, working with external employment providers and advisors when needed to support effective global HR operations. - Data-Informed Decision-Making and Communication: Analyze HR metrics, employee feedback, and organizational trends to identify improvement opportunities, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate people-related information clearly to employees and managers. Requirements - Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, cultural studies, or a related field. - HR Experience: 5–7 years of human resources experience across multiple areas of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, HR programs, policy development, and manager support. - HR Business Partnership: Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and provide effective guidance and coaching to employees and managers at different organizational levels. - Employee Relations and Confidentiality: Strong professional judgment and experience managing sensitive employee matters discreetly, fairly, and confidentially.