AVP, Talent Enablement

About the role

The AVP of Talent Enablement plays a pivotal role in Pacific Life's Talent Management team, overseeing key talent programs and advancing the Employee Experience & Belonging function. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Talent Management, this role leads a team of specialists in performance management, succession planning, career development, and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise talent programs including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, employee surveys, executive coaching, and high potential programs.
• Advance the employee experience, culture, and belonging strategy by providing leadership, direction, and oversight for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, ensuring programs meet employee needs and offering strategic advisory support to executives and senior leaders.
• Ensure programs and initiatives are tied to and embed Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies within our culture.
• Partner with People Experience Analytics to design and manage the enterprise listening strategy; leverage employee survey and talent data (engagement, pulse, onboarding satisfaction, 30-day check-ins, etc.) to translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Establish and monitor outcome-based metrics and scorecards to measure the effectiveness and impact of talent enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and business leaders to ensure Talent Enablement programs and initiatives are aligned to enterprise workforce goals, future capabilities, and divisional and functional needs.
• Create and maintain Pacific Life’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of talent professionals, ensuring high-quality program execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in talent management, organizational development, or enterprise HR, with experience operating at scale.
• Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing enterprise talent programs such as performance management, succession planning, career development, onboarding, leadership, and high-potential programs.
• Experience supporting or enabling diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, including partnering with leaders to advance inclusive practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, delivering results through others in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Certification in coaching and talent assessments.
• Strong familiarity with HR technologies and systems (e.g., Workday or similar platforms).
• Extensive experience using data and insights to inform decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate workforce and employee data into clear, actionable insights for HR and business leaders.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating in a global, highly matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a global environment, preferably within insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Passion for employee development, experience, and culture, with a track record of improving how employees grow and engage at work.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in HR technology and systems.
• Experience with data analysis and insights.
• Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account.
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• A competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $204,000 - $260,000

Schedule

Flexible hours to support collaboration with a global employee base.