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Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

Overview

The Manager, Career Pathing & Talent Development will lead a team responsible for building and executing scalable career development strategies that empower employees and strengthen organizational capability. This role will oversee the design and implementation of career frameworks, development programs, and succession planning processes, while coaching and developing their own team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled collaborator, and passionate advocate for employee growth and mobility

Responsibilities

+ Lead, coach, and develop a team of talent development professionals. Set clear goals, manage performance, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

+ Oversee the creation and evolution of career architecture and competency models. Ensure career pathways are inclusive, transparent, and aligned with business needs. Partner with senior leaders to embed career development into workforce planning.

+ Guide the design and delivery of development programs, including mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning. Ensure programs support diverse talent pipelines and internal mobility.

+ Align development initiatives with leadership and organizational capability goals

+ Lead enterprise-wide performance management cycles, ensuring consistent application of goal setting, feedback, and evaluation practices across the organization.

+ Oversee the collection and use of performance data to calibrate talent reviews and assess leadership readiness in partnership with HRBPs

+ Drive succession planning for mid-level leadership roles by integrating performance insights with potential assessments. Identify capability gaps and development needs through performance trends and talent analytics.

+ Champion tools and resources that empower employees to own their career journeys. Drive communication and change management strategies to promote adoption. Ensure equitable access to development opportunities in partnership with HR engagement partners

+ Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure program impact and talent movement. Use analytics to inform strategy and continuously improve offerings. Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

+ Promote collaboration across HR, Talent Management, and business units. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to align performance outcomes with long-term talent strategies and leadership pipelines.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Business, or related field - Required

+ Master's Degree - Preferred

+ 7 years of experience in Experience in talent development, career management, or related HR functions.

+ 5 years of experience in Experience leading a team or managing direct reports.

+ Ability to lead/manage others Intermediate - Required

+ Intermediate - Required

+ Intermediate - Required

+ Intermediate - Required

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+ Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $98,800 to $155,300 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the Talent Acquisition & Onboarding position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

+ Act with uncompromising integrity.

+ Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

+ Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

+ Work in partnership and support each other.

+ Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

+ Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

+ We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.

+ We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.

+ We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.

+ We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.

+ We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.