Senior Manager, Talent Management

at  MLSE

Company Description
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.
We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.
Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent, Learning & Development, the Senior Manager, Talent Management will develop and implement a comprehensive talent management framework that aligns with organizational objectives and MLSE Values. Successfully cultivating relationships across all levels of the organization, you will leverage your expertise to craft programs that improve employee engagement, promote leadership development, and drive performance excellence across the organization.

• Provide end-to-end design, development, and delivery of an integrated talent management strategy to align with organizational cycles of work, MLSE Values, and key business objectives (performance enablement, succession planning, talent reviews, etc).
• Establish routines across the organization to effectively review talent, creating actionable plans to address talent gaps and identify opportunities to promote and retain top talent.
• Collaborate and partner closely with HR Business Partners to ensure talent solutions are aligned to critical business needs that help drive performance.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to ensure leadership gaps are addressed and organization needs are met.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of talent management initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Provide HR Business Partners with the tools and resources needed to manage talent reviews, including strategic planning of the process and timelines, as well as communications and templates.
• Ensure talent assessments produce the right business outcomes.
• Support the implementation of a clearly defined performance enablement process throughout the organization.
• Foster and support full inclusion by embedding EDI practices into the talent management practice, enabling the development and movement of diverse talent across functions and business units.
• Build “talent journey maps” to provide clarity on potential career paths and opportunities for growth are clear, ensuring transparency on required skills and capabilities.
• Conduct external research to keep current on talent management best practices and industry trends to improve the identification, development, and promotion of diverse talent.
• Provide insights to support making better talent decisions and reinforce culture as it relates to selecting, evaluating, developing, and aligning talent for future success.
• Assist in preparing analysis and materials for Board/executive management review meetings and other leadership presentations.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, with a specific focus on talent management; post-secondary education required.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles, leadership development, and performance management practices.
• Passionate about building and sustaining a positive workplace climate and culture focusing on employee engagement.
• Proven ability to infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into talent management strategies.
• Experience in developing long-term plans and translating them into actionable programs that drive results.
• Strong work ethic and initiative; can identify challenges and implement effective solutions swiftly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive change across an organization.
• Flexible self-starter who uses profile, relationships, and institutional knowledge to engage the right people to affect the right outcomes.
• Strong project management skills; successfully drives projects to completion, often exceeding expectations.
• Forward-thinking mindset, a dedication to innovation in talent management practices, and a passion for helping employees reach their full potential.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information

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