Talent Experience Partner

General Function

The Talent Experience Partner is a strategic and creative contributor to the Organizational & Leadership Development team, responsible for cultivating a vibrant and inclusive employee experience from Day One. This role leads orientation and onboarding efforts, facilitates Employee Engagement networks, designs engagement initiatives, and partners across the college to activate a culture of belonging, growth, and purpose. With a focus on advancing organizational culture, the coordinator ensures that every employee’s touchpoint reflects the college’s values and strategic priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Experience Design

• Leads the design and continuous improvement of the employee lifecycle experience using design thinking and employee journey mapping
• In partnership with the Human Resources department, aligns engagement strategies with institutional goals, especially those focused on culture transformation, belonging, and employee well-being
• Supports a consistent needs assessment/analysis in conjunction with an annual employee engagement survey to determine supports for optimal employee engagement practices; analyzes engagement data to identify trends, inform strategy, and report on progress toward People Plan goals and objectives
• In coordination with the O.N.E. program, develops personalized onboarding pathways tailored to roles, departments, and individual aspirations

2. Orientation & Onboarding Leadership

• Spearheads the planning and facilitation of O.N.E. reflecting the college’s mission, values, and culture
• Collaborates with Human Resources, hiring managers, facilities, and department leaders to ensure onboarding and orientation is seamless, inclusive, and impactful
• Evaluates O.N.E.’s effectiveness through feedback, data, and iterates for continuous improvement

3. Culture Activation & Engagement Programming

• Designs and implements engagement initiatives that foster connection, recognition, and a sense of belonging for all employees
• Facilitates micro-events, pop-up learning experiences, and virtual engagement formats to meet diverse employee needs

4. Training & Facilitation

• Delivers occasional workshops or learning sessions focused on communication, collaboration, and workplace culture
• Supports leadership development efforts by embedding engagement and culture-building principles into programming

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serves as a connector across departments to ensure alignment and consistency in employee experience efforts
• Partners with Human Resources and CMPR to amplify engagement initiatives
• Advises supervisors and leaders on strategies to enhance team engagement and culture

6. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Education, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in employee engagement, talent development, or culture-building roles
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience designing and implementing engagement programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in higher education or mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with employee lifecycle models, design thinking, and engagement frameworks
• Knowledge of adult learning principles

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of principles of employee lifecycle (preboarding through retention)
• Fundamentals of design thinking and employee journey mapping
• Adult learning theory and facilitation skills
• Understanding of data literacy, analysis, and synthesis
• Communication skills including the ability to build compelling narratives that will connect employees to Central Piedmont’s mission, vision, and impact
• Technical and business acumen

Working Conditions:

Typical Office environment.