Talent Programs Manager - Chicago, IL

Job Description

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Job Description
Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $120,600 to $134,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for the design and governance of enterprise talent processes, assessments, and inclusion focused practices that enable fair, effective hiring and employee development. The role ensures that skills architecture, assessment strategies, and employee transition experiences are aligned to business needs, grounded in data, compliant with regulatory standards, and consistently applied across the organization. Through disciplined project management, change leadership, and strong process governance, this position drives quality and continuous improvement across the talent lifecycle.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

Ensure work and enterprise talent processes are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with high quality outcomes and business strategy, continuously improving frameworks to drive consistency and effectiveness.
Lead initiatives from concept through implementation, establishing clear milestones, anticipating risks, dependencies, and downstream impacts.
Ensure new processes, programs, and technologies are effectively operationalized by driving behavior change and long term value realization.
Govern pre-employment testing, including structure, maintenance, data analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure efficacy, efficiency, and compliance.
Use data, insights, and trend analysis to inform decisions and recommendations and communicates complex ideas clearly to leaders and cross functional stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field
8 years of experience in workforce planning, pre-employment testing, and talent management processes
Experience with leadership assessment design, validation, and program execution
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution across multiple initiatives simultaneously
Experience leading cross-functional teams working on complex projects
Preferred Qualifications

Strong negotiation, analytical, communication skills and vendor relations
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in industrial organizational psychology, leadership, or a related field