Global Talent Consultant II - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Role Overview This Talent Consultant II will join the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Team to develop leadership, learning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management solutions. This role focuses on Talent Management, Leadership Development, Learning Strategy, and Performance Management within Merrill’s field organization, reporting to the Merrill Talent Executive. The incumbent will support senior business leaders in aligning talent strategies with organizational goals and executing enterprise-wide development initiatives. Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply, though the role may require onsite presence in accordance with the workplace excellence policy. Responsibilities Partner with business and Human Resources leaders to design and deliver talent management strategies and talent development plans that ensure effective succession planning and a bench of future leaders. Lead, design, and implement key leadership development processes and HR initiatives such as talent and succession planning, performance management, organizational design and effectiveness, manager development, 360 feedback, and program nominations. Execute talent management strategy and organizational design across local, regional, and enterprise teams, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. Provide consultative support and coaching to key leaders focused on promoting and developing diverse and top talent. Maximize business and enterprise objectives by implementing strategic talent solutions that leverage quantitative and qualitative data. Partner with control functions (e.g., Corporate Communications, Legal, Risk, Compliance) to mitigate people risk and effectively communicate people moves and talent processes to impacted stakeholders. Consult with leaders on organizational change, including assessing operating model and organizational design effectiveness, preparing org design proposals and communication plans. Serve in an advisory role for horizontal initiatives across the Merrill organization, working with business leaders and HR to consult. Required Qualifications Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Leadership Development & Talent Management (including coaching) OR Organization Development, Change, and/or Organization Design OR HR Generalist OR Relevant HR specialist experience leading programs, processes, or other talent practices OR Learning or Program Development/Program Management. Relationship management skills with ability to consult, advise, and influence senior leaders. Experience interfacing with leaders at the MTM 1 and/or 2 deep level who are seasoned and sophisticated leaders. Demonstrated conceptual thinker with effective program and project management skills, including translating strategy into specific goals, tactics, and deliverables. Sound judgment and strong communication skills (written and verbal). Proven ability to build and leverage positive relationships with peers, partners, and clients. Able to operate in an ambiguous environment or an environment where priorities may change quickly. Strong bias for action and ability to drive work to completion. Technical proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Skills Attention to Detail Influence Leadership Development Prioritization Written Communications Networking Organizational Effectiveness Presentation Skills Succession Planning Talent Development Executive Presence Retention Stakeholder Management Workforce Opportunity Management Workforce Planning EEO and Legal Disclaimers It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Shift and Hours 1st shift (United States of America) 40 hours per week Pay and Benefits Pay range: $105,000.00 - $170,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits: This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. Pay Transparency details: US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100), US - NJ - Pennington - 1500 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 5 (NJ2150) #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co