Talent Management Consultant

Talent Management Consultant

As a member of the Georgia Power Company Talent Management Team, the Talent Management Consultant will be responsible for designing and/or implementing high-impact talent management products and services related to the identification, assessment, development, and retention of internal Southern Company talent. 

Specific deliverables include developing and delivering leadership development and employee enrichment programs; supporting continuous bench-strength and succession planning efforts; delivering detailed analysis of workforce trends; providing TM consultation to leaders and human resources partners; and coordinating various TM projects and assignments.

The TM Consultant reports to the Talent Management Manager for Georgia Power Company and will support both Southern Company-wide initiatives and Georgia Power Company business units.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the engagement, growth, and retention of Southern Company employees by working closely with Talent Management leaders and the TM team to shape and carry out Georgia Power Company's Talent Management framework

• Leverage assessments, talent reviews, and various forms of input to help leaders identify high potential and technical talent

• Work collaboratively with talent management, HR, and leadership to research, develop, coordinate, and deliver leadership development and employee enrichment curriculum, as well as other learning opportunities outside of formal training (self-directed, micro-learning, learning bursts, shadowing, etc.)

• Support the annual/ongoing talent identification and bench strength processes across the various organizations within Southern Company and know the talent

• Serve as a consultant and advisor, providing guidance and support to leadership and HR regarding talent development

• Partner with the HR analytics group to measure, monitor and track the health and progress of Southern Company’s workforce; serve as the SME to provide data and insights for routine and ad hoc talent management reporting

• Evaluate the business impact of talent management activities to determine opportunities for enhancement and ongoing effectiveness

• Work collaboratively with other TM business partners across Georgia Power and Southern Company

• Manage vendor relationships with TM service providers

• Manage TM projects as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred

• At least 3 years’ HR experience, specifically in talent management, HR delivery and/or talent acquisition; 5 years preferred

• Preferred experience includes developing and implementing talent management products or services, particularly focused on talent identification and assessments; succession planning including talent reviews; leadership and employee development; consulting; workforce analytics; and program management

Experience: 

• Thorough knowledge of talent management and human resource disciplines, including industry standards and best practices

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and learning methods

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, convert data into meaningful intelligence, and develop programs/recommendations based on findings

• Knowledge and application of technology used in data extraction and reporting

• Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with peers and internal customers at all levels

• Ability to handle confidential information

• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate initiative and personal accountability

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and ability to manage multiple tasks

• Results oriented

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (specifically developing and delivering presentations), and leadership skills