Talent Management Partner

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

At Woodard & Curran (W&C), there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues; solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients. 

As members of the Human Resources team, we are stewards of W&C’s greatest strategic asset: Our People. Our mission is to make sure we have the talent we need to accelerate our growth and achieve our goals, as well as serve our communities and clients, all while providing the employee experience that makes W&C an employer of choice. 

Come join W&C as part of our Human Resources team as the Benefits & Wellness Manager. Whether it is providing thought leadership around strategic direction, competitive position, and new trends, developing and designing programs, or driving changes necessary to move towards best practices, improve processes, and effectively engage stakeholders, you will have a major impact on all employees here at Woodard & Curran. In this rewarding and fulfilling role, you will work directly with an outstanding HR team reporting to our Chief People Officer, and partnering with Talent Management, Compensation & Compliance, Recruiting, Payroll, and the HR Technology Team.  You will also oversee the Benefits & Wellbeing Specialist. 

In addition to having a strong understanding of the benefits program, we are looking for someone to join us that is passionate about Wellness and excited to inspire a healthy culture and environment across the company that is inclusive to all. 

Woodard & Curran is seeking an experienced Talent Management Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. This role partners closely with business leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives, strengthen leadership effectiveness, enhance organizational performance, and support a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR professional who enjoys coaching leaders, solving complex people challenges, leveraging workforce insights, and driving talent initiatives that support business success.

What's in it for you?

At Woodard & Curran, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping leaders build high-performing teams, develop talent, and create an engaging workplace culture while contributing to projects that improve communities and protect the environment.

Hybrid/Remote/Office

Remote

Location:

Flexible within Woodard & Curran service areas

Travel:

Periodic travel to support business partners, team meetings, and company initiatives.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran (Job Responsibilities)

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business groups, providing strategic and day-to-day talent support.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development strategies.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness, and leadership practices.
• Identify talent risks and opportunities through workforce analytics, engagement data, and business insights.
• Support talent review processes, development planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Partner with Employee Relations on investigations, performance interventions, and complex employee matters.
• Implement enterprise talent programs and people initiatives within assigned business areas.
• Guide leaders through organizational change and workforce transitions.
• Help leaders interpret workforce metrics and translate insights into action plans that improve performance and engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on people-related matters.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Compensation, and HRIS, to deliver integrated talent solutions.

What will you need to succeed? (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner, Talent Partner, or HR Generalist supporting leaders in complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders while building strong, trusted relationships.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align talent strategies to business goals.
• Knowledge of employment law, employee relations practices, and HR best practices.
• Experience partnering across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver people solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging workforce data and HR systems to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, consulting, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting professional services, engineering, environmental, consulting, or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience with Workday or comparable HR technology platforms.

Group A (MT, ME, FL) = 105k-120k

Group B (PA, MA, MO, GA, RI) = 110k-125k

Group C (CT, CO, NJ, Andover/Canton MA, CA, NY) = 115k-135K

The anticipated compensation range for this position is based on several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on these factors and adjusted, where applicable, by a geographic differential. Geographic differentials are percentage-based adjustments that reflect variations in labor market costs across locations. As a result, the compensation range for this position may vary depending on where the successful candidate is located and performs their work. The examples below illustrate how compensation for this role may differ across geographic markets. #LI-TB1

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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