Associate Director, Performance Enablement

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Position Summary

As the Associate Director of Performance Enablement, you will play a critical role in driving a high-performance culture throughout our organization. You will develop, implement, and evolve strategies, frameworks, and systems to measure, evaluate, and enhance individual, team, and organizational performance across all departments and regions. Your expertise will be crucial in aligning performance management practices with our company's objectives, promoting employee engagement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. This role serves as a thought leader, promoting enterprise-wide consistency, innovation, and alignment in how performance is measured, managed, and optimized.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive strategic performance management framework system that aligns with company goals, values, and culture.

• Establish clear performance metrics and assessment criteria for employees across different levels.

• Manage and enhance performance experience, including annual reviews, mid-year check-ins, and real-time feedback strategies.

• Partner cross-functionally to equip and provide guidance and coaching to managers on effective performance conversations, contribution-setting techniques, and employee development.

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of performance management tools, partnering with Operations and IT to leverage technology for automation and enhanced data analytics.

• Analyze performance trends and generate insights to improve productivity, engagement, and talent retention.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate performance management with key People/HR programs, such as total rewards, talent management, succession planning, and learning and development, to drive alignment and effectiveness.

• Develop and deliver workshops and resources to educate managers and employees on performance management concepts, tools, and processes.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and changes related to performance and talent, and recommend innovative approaches to enhance the experiences.

• Utilize people science, research, and insights to inform decision-making, measure the impact, and continuously improve people processes and practices to drive effectiveness aligned with business strategy and objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 7+ years of experience in performance management, talent development, or HR strategy.

• Possesses a deep understanding of performance management methodologies, employee engagement, and feedback mechanisms, with prior experience in designing and driving innovation in performance management approaches.

• Versatile Collaborator: Strong experience building relationships, leading strategic initiatives, and collaborating across diverse business backgrounds and cultures. Highly self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates excellent communication, storytelling, and interpersonal skills with various internal and external stakeholders to engage and influence at all levels.

• Critical Thinker: Effective critical thinking, data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement, challenging the status quo, and thinking outsid