Senior Performance Management and Talent Development Specialist

Overview

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit society that supports its members and their families through various insurance and investment products. The organization is committed to charity and follows Catholic teachings in its investments and employee benefits. The position focuses on a program that creates a practical structure for manager and employee engagement and fosters success and growth opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate review cycle launches, timelines, and deliverables to ensure compliance at each stage (goal-setting, probationary reviews, annual reviews).
• Lead goal-setting and performance review workshops.
• Coach individuals on corporate goal alignment, learning goal opportunities, and reporting annual achievements.
• Act as a visible champion for a continuous learning culture, promoting resources and encouraging participation in development opportunities.
• Integrate the growth mindset philosophy into all talent development initiatives and communications.

Skills & Qualifications

• Facilitating engaging workshops and training sessions (both virtual and in-person) for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in HRIS platforms (SAP preferred) and LMS.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience with creating professional and comprehensive presentations and spreadsheets.
• Evidence of an effective team player who is flexible, motivated, and participates in all HR initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to operate independently with solid decision-making skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in HR, with 2+ years in performance management and talent development administration.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 - $187,000.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, typing, and using computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
• Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
• Health and Wellness: Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company; up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy; one week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents; a variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions; long-term disability insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; health club membership reimbursement; and Employee Assistance Program.