Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

The Associate Director, Talent Management is responsible for the development and implementation of talent planning solutions. Responsible for enhancing, implementing, and managing full-cycle talent programs and initiatives, and improving processes that facilitate improved employee experience.

The ideal candidate will be able to identify and implement strategies to enhance the internal talent pipeline, considering workforce trends and existing capabilities. Design and orchestrate annual talent review cycles, working in close collaboration with HR Business Partners and HR CoEs. Analyze, collect, interpret and evaluate talent metrics to provide data driven insights for internal talent assessments, reviews, calibrations, etc.; reviewing processes and monitoring effectiveness. Educate the business about talent management processes, tools, and best practices.

Specifically, you'll be responsible for:

• Collaborate with HR business partners and business leaders to align talent planning strategies with business objectives and ensure they support the overall talent management strategy.

• Conduct process analyses and provide recommendations to improve talent development.

• Leverage HR technologies, such as Workday, to run and continuously enhance the talent planning process and user experience.

• Partner with HR colleagues to build and maintain proper tier 0-2 support structure. Define the requirements for training and development programs to help managers and employees understand and effectively use talent planning tools and processes.

• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in talent planning and make recommendations to continually improve the program.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $116,760 to $221,880based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California: $128,400 to $266,040

Colorado: $116,760 to $221,880

New York City: $140,040 to $266,040

Washington: $128,400 to $243,960

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

An ideal candidate will be able to drive effective and impactful talent calibration and talent planning capabilities in partnership with HR Business Partners and leadership teams. To be successful in this role you'll have the following experience and skills:

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in talent management or human resources

• Strong experience implementing talent planning programs and delivering results

• Experience with Workday required

• Proven experience executing large scale, global planning initiatives and delivering results

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven recommendations to improve talent management practices

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Prefer human resource generalist experience

• Experience leading change management initiatives

• Strong project management skills

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.