Stanford Health Care · 14 hours ago
Principal, Talent & Performance Management
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$79.21/hr - $104.97/hr
10+ years expStanford Health Care is seeking a Principal in Talent and Performance Management to lead the design and implementation of integrated strategies for performance management, talent review, and succession planning. The role focuses on maximizing employee and organizational development by driving a multi-year vision and collaborating with leaders to foster a feedback-rich culture.
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Responsibilities
Talent and Performance Management Strategy & System Ownership
Strategy and System Architecture: Own the multi-year vision, strategy, and roadmap for the integrated performance management, talent review, and succession planning systems. Lead the continuous evolution of these processes to maximize employee and business performance
Performance Management Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive Performance Management system, balancing clarity, development, and accountability
Goal Setting & Standardization: Create and implement an organization-wide approach to goal setting (including training and resources) to ensure employees have clear, high-quality, measurable goals
Talent Review & Succession: Drive the redesign, co-facilitation, and continuous improvement of the Talent Review and Succession Planning processes, partnering with HRBPs and senior leaders to identify, assess, and develop successors for critical roles
Talent Acceleration & Retention: Design and implement programs to retain and accelerate top talent and ensure development plans for executive successors are fully operationalized
Senior Advisor: Advise and coach leaders on implementing the tools and frameworks needed to champion a feedback-rich culture where performance and growth thrive
Data & Innovation
Data-Driven Innovation: Utilize data, employee voice, and design feedback loops to drive ongoing innovation and continuous improvement across all talent processes
AI Integration: Define business requirements for and facilitate the integration of AI/LLM-powered workflows, agents, or decision support tools into talent systems to enhance process efficiency and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
10+ years of progressive experience in talent and performance management and/or related fields
Proven track record of designing, launching, and scaling high-impact performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and promotions processes
Demonstrated success in building, owning, or significantly overhauling an enterprise talent/performance system with a strong product approach
Expertise in behavior change, adult learning, and systems design, with a demonstrated ability to embed these principles into organizational culture
Strong knowledge of emerging AI technologies in talent and performance management, with the ability to evaluate design tools that enhance process efficiency and program scalability
Strong enterprise leadership skills, including the ability to influence senior executives, guide large-scale change, and build momentum around bold ideas
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation) with the ability to translate strategy into enterprise-wide practices and consistent rituals
Demonstrated ability to establish strong, collaborative partnerships with HR partners and leaders across the organization
Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational ambiguity and pivot strategic priorities in response to evolving business needs and/or internal data insights
Ability to use data, employee voice, and design feedback loops to drive ongoing innovation and continuous improvement
Highly organized and process-oriented, with the ability to manage complexity, adhere to strict timelines, and maintain the highest quality standards
Ability to drive work independently, take initiative, and operate effectively within a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or Business Administration/MBA) strongly preferred
Specialized certifications in leadership and/or organizational development are a plus
Experience defining business requirements for deploying LLM-powered workflows, agents/copilots, or decision support in HR/talent contexts
Prior experience within the healthcare industry
Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach preferred
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Jay Shah
Chief of Staff
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