Senior Manager – Talent Workstream Lead

Programme and role

Workstream leadership

• Lead the Talent module from design through testing, deployment and hypercare.
• Manage priorities, risks, dependencies and milestones across the workstream.
• Lead Business Architects and work closely with Process Specialists, Process Owners, IT, Change, Reporting and Data Migration teams.
• Coach and support the team to collaborate, learn and deliver high-quality work.

Process and programme delivery

• Define future Talent processes with business stakeholders, keeping colleague experience at the forefront.
• Ensure Talent processes work within the target operating model and integrate with the wider HRIS programme.
• Make design and process decisions that meet operational needs, design principles and the Colleague promise.
• Oversee process documentation, standard operating procedures, UAT scenarios, readiness activities and business adoption.
• Provide programme updates, manage risks and challenges, and maintain governance, standards and quality expectations.

Required experience and capabilities

• Strong knowledge of Talent, Performance and Succession processes.
• Strong track record leading large-scale business transformation, HR transformation or technology implementation programmes.
• Experience managing complex workstreams through cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted relationships across the business.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making and collaboration skills.
• Experience managing delivery plans, risks, dependencies and priorities in a complex programme environment.
• Experience improving business processes and embedding new ways of working.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on simpler, more effective colleague experiences.

Rewards

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan with up to 12% company contribution.
• Employee discounts for the employee and a family member.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
• Access to 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health.