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JOB SUMMARY

The Talent & Development Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the coordination and delivery of talent and learning initiatives that promote employee development, leadership growth, and overall talent effectiveness. This role works closely with the Talent & Development Managers and ensures smooth delivery and execution of programs and processes.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others grow. They bring strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while understanding how their work contributes to broader organizational goals.

Career Development is supported through exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing learning opportunities. This role can serve as a foundation for advancement into more strategic or senior-level positions within Talent Management or broader HR functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Program Coordination & Support

+ Provide day-to-day operational support to Talent & Development Managers to ensure consistent and timely delivery of talent initiatives across the organization.

+ Coordinate the logistics for core talent processes such as Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, and Performance Management.

+ Manage administrative tasks for learning and development programs, including enrollment, preparing materials, and sending communications.

+ Execute the scheduling and logistical administration of psychometric assessments, professional coaching engagements, and other developmental tools, ensuring accurate documentation and timely participant communication.

+ Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to align local talent delivery strategies with enterprise-wide initiatives.

+ Respond to inquiries from employees and managers regarding talent and learning programs, escalating complex issues as needed.

Data Management & Reporting

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of talent and learning activities, including program participation, development plans, performance data, and succession planning inputs.

+ Track and monitor key metrics related to talent initiatives, ensuring data integrity across systems and tools.

+ Generate reports and dashboards to assess program effectiveness, participation trends, and progress against development goals, enabling informed decision making.

+ Support data collection efforts for talent reviews and performance management activities.

+ Assist in preparing presentations and summaries that translate data insights into actionable recommendations.

+ Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee information in accordance with WM’s data privacy standards.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline data tracking and reporting processes.

Continuous Improvement

+ Organize and synthesize feedback gathered by Talent & Development Managers from participants, facilitators, and stakeholders to identify trends and inform enhancements to program content, delivery, and logistics.

+ Collaborate with Talent & Development Advisors to share best practices, challenges, and key items.

+ Assist in updating and distributing communication materials, user guides, and toolkits to promote program understanding and adoption, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with feedback.

+ Research and share best practices in employee engagement and talent development to support ongoing program refinement.

+ Maintain a repository of lessons learned, FAQs, and improvement ideas to support knowledge sharing and future planning.

**QUALIFICATIONS:** The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business administration, or similar area of study. In lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) + 2 years of relevant work experience.

Work Experience

2 years of related work experience in HR, Talent Management, or Learning & Development (in addition to education requirement)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Core Competencies

+ Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to execute day-to-day tasks with precision.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in facilitating discussions and presenting to diverse audiences.

+ Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

+ Self-motivated and dependable, able to work independently while contributing to team goals.

+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and matrixed environment.

Technical Proficiency

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); capable of creating polished materials and reports

+ Familiarity with talent and learning systems, assessment tools, and HR platforms; experience with Oracle, SuccessFactors, LMS, or HRIS is a plus.

Interpersonal & Growth Mindset

+ Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships, listen actively, and collaborate across teams.

+ Passionate about employee growth and development; curious, resourceful, and eager to learn.

+ Creative thinker with a continuously improving mindset; able to support the development and communication of new ideas and solutions.

Other Requirements

+ May require up to 15% travel.

**Work Environment** Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is working from our headquarter office (800 Capitol St.) in downtown- Houston, TX. Working on a hybrid schedule (Mon-Thur in office)

The expected pay range for this hybrid position across the U.S is $75K- 90,000K. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran