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Senior Performance Management and Talent Development Specialist

New Haven, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026

💰 $187,000/yr($110,000/yr – $187,000/yr)

About the role

Feel Good About Doing Good

The Knights of Columbus is a tax-exempt Catholic fraternal benefit society that provides financial security to members and their families through our life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, investment and annuity products. Charity is at the core of our missions: our profits are donated to help those in need and to support our faith - $1.73B over the past ten years.

While we have many employees who are not Catholic, we follow the Church’s teachings in our investment strategies and our employee benefits. As part of our religious mission, we support the pro-life cause by contributing to the March for Life and pregnancy resource centers, we oppose assisted suicide and euthanasia, we are evangelists for the Catholic faith, and we help Christians who are facing religious persecution in the Middle East. We all work together to support our two million members as they volunteer to help others in their parishes and communities around the world.

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Overview

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Performance Management and Talent Development professional to fill a position focused on a program that creates a practical structure for manager and employee engagement and fosters success and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight and hands-on experience in leading end-to-end performance cycles and talent development initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and communicate review cycle launches, timelines, and deliverables to ensure compliance at each stage (goal-setting, probationary reviews, annual reviews).
Lead goal-setting and performance review workshops.
Coach individuals on corporate goal alignment, learning goal opportunities, and reporting annual achievements.
Act as a visible champion for a continuous learning culture, promoting resources and encouraging participation in development opportunities.
Integrate the growth mindset philosophy into all talent development initiatives and communications.

Skills Qualifications

Required:

Facilitating engaging workshops and training sessions (both virtual and in-person) for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and measure program effectiveness.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Proficient in HRIS platforms (SAP preferred) and LMS.
Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated experience with creating professional and comprehensive presentations and spreadsheets.
Evidence of an effective team player who is flexible, motivated, and participates in all HR initiatives.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Able to operate independently with solid decision-making skills.

Education

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· 5+ years in HR, with 2+ years in performance management and talent development administration.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location. At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 - $187,000.