Manager, Talent Management

Manager, Talent Management

Time type: full time
Posted on: October 13, 2026
Job requisition id: R8078

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Talent Management to manage and deliver processes, tools, and insights that strengthen Symbotic’s talent ecosystem. This role supports enterprise performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and career initiatives for corporate- and field-based populations, with a focus on effective execution, stakeholder partnership, and continuous improvement. The Manager partners closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and functional teams to reinforce leadership behaviors, strengthen leadership pipelines, enable career growth and internal mobility, and apply data-informed approaches to assessing and developing talent. This role contributes to scalable talent practices that support Symbotic’s continued growth.

What we do

Talent Management raises the bar on performance through clear expectations, meaningful conversations and a relentless focus on impact.

What you’ll do

• Manage the execution and continuous improvement of Symbotic’s enterprise performance management process.
• Coordinate process timelines, tools, communications, and stakeholder deliverables to support alignment between performance, potential, and business outcomes.
• Serve as a key resource for performance management, including goal setting, feedback, performance differentiation, and calibration.
• Partner with leaders and HR Business Partners to reinforce leadership behaviors that reflect Symbotic’s high-performance culture.
• Translate leadership expectations into practical tools, guidance, and resources for managers and employees.
• Collaborate with the Compensation team to support alignment of performance outcomes with rewards, recognition, and career progression.
• Partner with HRIS to support Workday configuration, testing, and enhancements for performance and development processes.
• Develop and deliver training, communications, and toolkits to strengthen manager capability in coaching, feedback, and performance conversations.
• Support leadership and manager development initiatives through talent programs, development experiences, and practical tools that reinforce Symbotic leadership expectations.
• Analyze talent, performance, and succession data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide insights that inform talent decisions.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies across talent management processes; develop and deploy scalable tools and solutions, partner with stakeholders to drive adoption, and measure impact on efficiency, decision quality, and employee experience.
• Support career and internal mobility initiatives by developing and maintaining frameworks, resources, and criteria for advancement across roles and functions.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify high-potential talent and support development strategies that strengthen leadership and critical talent pipelines.
• Support enterprise talent review and succession planning processes, including readiness assessments, talent discussions, development planning, and critical role succession activities.
• Support workforce planning efforts through talent insights, capability assessments, succession data, and analysis of talent risks and opportunities.
• Stay current on relevant industry trends, research, and legal requirements, and incorporate appropriate practices into talent programs and resources.

What you’ll need

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related HR disciplines, including experience managing or supporting a company-wide performance management process.
• Demonstrated experience supporting talent reviews, succession planning, career development, performance management, or related talent processes, including the use of data-informed talent or assessment practices.
• Experience working in a complex, high-growth, or matrixed organization; experience in technology, robotics, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience using Workday or a comparable HR system to support scalable talent processes.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data and stakeholder input into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.

Our Environment

This role may be based remotely within the Eastern or Central Time Zones, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Greater Boston area. Candidates based in the Greater Boston area will be expected to maintain a regular in-office presence at our Wilmington, MA headquarters, generally averaging two days per week. Remote employees outside the area will be expected to travel to Wilmington on a regular basis, with additional travel anticipated during key program launches and other business initiatives. Candidates located outside the region may be considered; however, preference will be given to those based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Boston area. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates who choose to relocate.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.