Early Talent Operations Manager

• Lead operations for Early Talent Programs, to drive efficiency, scalability, and management of direct and offshore team members.
• Design and implement a listening strategy and survey framework to gather insights, improve program effectiveness and measure stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead project management for strategic initiatives and drive change management to ensure successful implementation and adoption
• Develop and activate early career dashboards in partnership with Early Talent leads, People Analytics, and PowerBi teams to provide real-time metrics for HR and business leaders and support workforce planning.
• Manage and optimize the shared services mode, including oversight of offshore team members, to improve processes and resource allocation
• Build an integrated communications & internal promotion strategy to promote early talent impact and enhance visibility through email, SharePoint and other channels
• Identify and implement workflow improvements, operational efficiencies, and maximize technology utilization across initiatives such as streamlining participant onboarding, improving recruitment workflows and enhancing program delivery and experience
• Collaborate with Early Talent workstream leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure process alignment and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program outcomes, track metrics, and document lessons learned for continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree; 6-7 years experience leading new/early talent development programs or related structured development programming.
• Ability to network inside and outside of Gallagher to establish relationships in support of the goals of the position.
• Ability to develop clear and concise written plans that present a compelling vision for the evolution of the program in line with the strategy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills utilizing data and structured methodologies.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills necessary.

• Able to travel up to 25% within the US
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in operations management, project management or a similar role
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on driving efficiency and scalability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage direct reports, and foster collaboration across diverse groups
• Experience in process improvement, workflow optimization and implementing shared services models is desirable
• Passion for early career talent development

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

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