Sr. Manager of Talent Activation/TCOE

The Sr. Manager of Talent Activation leads a high-performing team of Talent Activation Specialists responsible for implementing and optimizing Talent Technology solutions - including Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, and Succession Planning modules - aligned to client business needs. Serving as the hub of the Talent Center of Excellence (TCOE), this leader drives operational excellence, client satisfaction, and team development while ensuring the delivery of best practice talent consulting and scalable, high-quality service.

 

This role requires a hands-on, business-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance operational rigor with strategic vision, and embodies the team’s core values of Accountability, Resilience, and Connection.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Activation Specialists to achieve productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
• Oversee activation and support of Talent Technology modules (Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, Succession Planning), ensuring solutions align with client needs and business objectives.
• Serve as the primary leader of the Talent Center of Excellence (TCOE), managing in-service best practice consulting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across Implementation, Service, and Client Success to enhance the client experience and increase internal understanding of Talent Activation.
• Own operational excellence: optimize team capacity, workflows, and processes to deliver consistent, scalable, high-quality results.
• Oversee financial stewardship: reconcile billing, manage forecasting, and deliver timely, accurate financial reports to VP and GM leadership.
• Manage case queues, client escalations, and service metrics to meet tNPS, case age, and SLA targets.
• Drive a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration that empowers associates to perform at their best.
• Manage vendor relationships for Talent Technology, ensuring strategic alignment and partnership outcomes.
• Monitor team KPIs, capacity planning, and performance data to inform decision-making and ensure operational sustainability.
• Champion the brand of the Talent Activation/TCOE team — lead efforts to rebrand, refresh, and relaunch in-service best practice consulting offerings.
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture characterized by ownership, optimism, and a “find the yes” mindset.
• Ensure team readiness through proactive training, process adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor and communicator with senior leadership, demonstrating strong business acumen, executive presence, and sound judgment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of people leadership experience with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of WFN Talent Technology modules (Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, Succession Planning) or similar enterprise HR technology platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and business operations management.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with executive presence and influence.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, inspire accountability, and foster resilience and connection within teams.
• Operates with high impact and low ego - someone others want to work with.