McGraw Hill
Senior Manager, Talent Management & Employee Experience
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead end-to-end performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, and continuous feedback.
- Design and improve performance frameworks, tools, and processes to increase clarity and adoption.
- Drive talent review and succession planning, including talent assessments and development planning.
- Partner with HRBPs and leaders to align talent strategies with business goals.
- Design, develop, and facilitate leadership development and manager enablement programs using blended learning approaches.
- Manage complex cross-functional talent and HR programs from design to implementation with project plans and milestones.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.
- Serve as trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent management, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years of relevant experience in talent or performance management.
- Preferred qualifications include Master’s degree, experience with global organizations, and familiarity with engagement survey tools, HRIS, and LMS platforms.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Compensation range between $130,000 - $160,000 annually plus potential bonus and benefits.
Senior Manager, Talent Management & Employee Experience Full Description
Overview
Build the Future
At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.
What is this role about?
McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Senior Manager of Talent Management & Employee Experience. This individual will lead the design and execution of high-impact talent, performance, and employee experience initiatives aligned to McGraw Hill's strategic priorities. This role will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to enhance performance management practices, strengthen leadership capability, and deliver scalable programs that improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
The position is project-based and focused on driving measurable outcomes across talent lifecycle programs at scale.
This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. This position is project based (Project Status Worker).
What you will be doing:
Performance Management & Talent Strategy
- Lead end-to-end performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, calibration, and continuous feedback enablement
- Design and implement enhancements to performance frameworks, tools, and processes to improve clarity, consistency, and adoption
- Drive talent review and succession planning processes, including talent assessments, high-potential identification, and development planning
- Partner with HRBPs and leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities
Learning, Leadership & Capability Development
- Design, develop, and facilitate leadership development programs and manager enablement sessions (e.g., feedback, coaching, performance conversations)
- Deliver scalable learning solutions using a blended approach (instructor-led, digital, and experiential learning)
- Support enterprise-wide L&D initiatives tied to priority capabilities (e.g., leadership effectiveness, change agility, performance culture)
Program Design & Project Execution
- Manage complex, cross-functional talent and HR programs from design through implementation
- Develop project plans, track milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key initiatives
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience
- Drive change management and communications strategies to support adoption of new programs and tools
Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory
- Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on talent management, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment to reduce silos and improve execution across initiatives
- Provide insights and recommendations based on talent data, engagement trends, and program outcomes
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in talent management, performance management, learning & development, or employee experience
- Proven experience managing performance management cycles and talent review processes at scale
- Strong program management and project execution skills across complex, matrixed environments
- Experience designing and facilitating leadership development or manager enablement programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred:
- Master's degree
- Experience supporting global or multi-region organizations
- Familiarity with engagement survey tools, HRIS, and learning platforms (e.g., LMS)
- Experience in high-growth, transformation, or matrixed environments
- Exposure to change management methodologies
The pay range for this position is between $130,000 - $160,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
Here's what we offer:
At McGraw Hill, you will be empowered to make a real impact on a global scale. Every day your individual efforts can contribute to the lives of millions.
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