Talent Cycle Program Administrator

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The Talent Cycle Program Administrator supports the successful administration and execution of talent management processes by coordinating activities, maintaining program operations, implementing changes and providing resources that help leaders, managers, and HR partners make informed talent decisions. This position works closely with guidance from Senior HR Division Leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Management, HR Technology, HR Operations, Total Rewards, and Communications to ensure the various talent cycle program components are organized, accessible, supported by accurate data, and aligned with established processes and organizational priorities. The role serves as a key coordinator between talent strategy and day-to-day program execution by providing operational, reporting, and change management/communication support throughout the talent cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Administer Talent Cycle Activities

• Support division-led administration of the annual talent calendar, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent reviews, calibration sessions, succession planning, and development planning activities.
• Track deliverables, milestones, deadlines, and dependencies across stakeholders.
• Support readiness activities, including communications, training coordination, system preparation, reporting, and documentation updates.
• Escalate operational issues through established channels as needed.
• Maintain process documentation, timelines, governance materials, and role definitions.

Support Leaders, Managers, and HR Partners

• Maintain and update tools, templates, job aids, guides, FAQs, and resource materials.
• Coordinate training logistics and support enablement activities related to talent-cycle processes.
• Assist with development and distribution of communications regarding timelines, expectations, and process updates.
• Maintain talent-cycle resources and content within internal sites and knowledge repositories.
• Respond to routine inquiries and direct stakeholders to appropriate resources and support channels.
• Gather stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities to improve user experience and program effectiveness.

Support Technology and Reporting

• Document business requirements and assist with Workday process and reporting requests.
• Partner with HR Technology teams by supporting testing activities, validation efforts, and readiness reviews.
• Produce standard dashboards, reports, and metrics that support division-led talent-cycle monitoring and decision-making.
• Maintain data quality standards and support appropriate handling of confidential talent information.
• Assist with reporting, audit requests, and data validation activities.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Assist in documenting and implementing approved process, reporting, communication, and technology improvements.
• Maintain improvement logs, roadmaps, and status updates for talent-cycle enhancements.
• Contribute recommendations that improve efficiency, usability, consistency, and participant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, talent management, performance management, HR operations, program coordination, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of performance management, goal setting, talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning processes.
• Experience supporting HR programs, projects, or operational processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Experience working with HR leaders, HR Business Partners, business leaders, Centers of Excellence, and/or HR Technology teams.
• Experience producing reports, monitoring metrics, and maintaining data accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a structured environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.

Preferred

• Experience with Workday Performance, Talent, Goals, Succession, or relate modules.

• Experience supporting reporting, system testing, process administration, or HR operations activities.
• Experience in a global, regulated, or multi-business environment.
• Relevant HR, project coordination, or business administration certification.

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The salary range for this position is $62,400-$107,250. The posted salary range reflects the lowest and highest base salary applicable to this role across our U.S. locations. Individual offers are determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors. As a result, the salary offered for a specific location will fall within a narrower range than the overall range displayed in this posting. This position may also be eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan.