Zurich North America · 1 day ago
Talent Management & Executive Development Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expZurich Insurance is currently looking for a Director of Talent Management & Executive Development that will lead the organization’s talent management strategy. This role manages the full talent review and succession planning process, partners with HR and Talent Acquisition to drive career mobility, and designs and oversees development strategies for senior high-potential talent.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise talent management strategy aligned to business priorities, ensuring a cohesive and future-focused approach to performance, succession, and talent movement across the organization
Own the end-to-end talent review and succession planning process, including enterprise talent reviews and follow-through on development actions for critical roles
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to enable career mobility, internal movement, and proactive talent pipelines for key and hard-to-fill roles
Design and execute development strategies for senior high-potential talent, with particular emphasis on individuals identified in senior-level succession plans and readiness pools
Identify and define critical roles across the enterprise and ensure clear succession, readiness criteria, and development pathways are in place
Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leadership teams, educating and consulting leaders on talent management best practices and influencing outcomes through strong executive presence and credibility
Set aspirational talent and bench-strength goals, using data, analytics, and insights to assess talent readiness, succession risk, and future capability needs
Establish, refine, and monitor success metrics and KPIs for talent management programs; regularly report on outcomes, impact, and areas of risk or opportunity
Oversee the effective use of talent assessments and executive coaching, ensuring tools and interventions are applied thoughtfully to support senior leader development and succession readiness
Play a key role in senior leader onboarding, partnering with HR and business leaders to accelerate integration, effectiveness, and early impact for newly hired or promoted executives
Continuously evolve talent management practices, incorporating external best practices, emerging trends, and organizational feedback to strengthen overall talent capability
Regularly review and update frameworks to ensure alignment with business strategy and shifting workforce dynamics. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving innovation in talent processes, encouraging feedback from stakeholders, and engaging as a thought partner with other HR leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business, Human Resources, or related degree and 10 or more years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational development, or a related HR center-of-expertise role
Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, and senior leader development
Proven ability to partner with and influence senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization, serving as a trusted advisor on talent strategy and decisions
Strong capability in using data and analytics to assess talent readiness, bench strength, succession risk, and program effectiveness
Experience leading and developing people, including direct management of team members
Excellent facilitation, consulting, and communication skills, with the ability to translate talent insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Experience working with talent assessments, executive coaching, and leadership development programs for senior or executive populations
Familiarity with career mobility, internal talent marketplaces, or skills-based talent practices
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent)
Experience operating in a large, complex, or global organization, with exposure to multiple business units or geographies
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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