Senior Talent Management Specialist

About Us

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

The Talent Management Senior Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating talent management solutions and programs designed to drive a high performing culture, improve performance, build capability and achieve long-term success.

The incumbent will partner with HR leadership and business leaders to identify business needs and craft talent solutions in the areas of learning and development, performance management, talent review/succession planning, individual and team development, career planning, diversity and inclusion and assessment tools.

Essential Duties:

- Independently plan and execute assigned tasks that support routine activities and project goals such as

- Oversee and administer the performance management process including talent talks, calibrations, and midyear/annual reviews

- Assess, recommend, create, and implement leadership development programs including individual development plans, assessments, and supporting pillars of learning

- Conduct skill gap analysis and learning needs assessments through stakeholder interviews

- Coaching – New Leader Assimilations, Team Building, and IDPs

- Oversee change management initiatives, ensure that development programs align with organizational goals/strategies, and report out, as necessary.

- Facilitation – all internal SJI facilitated trainings and HR Huddles

- Help select appropriate methods and techniques in performing tasks

- Collaborate with supervisory personnel to develop routine methods and demonstrate good level of understanding project goals and methods

- Recommend alternatives, identify new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems

- Participate in group meetings. Presenting results of work, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions regarding presented material and nature of work

- This role will be a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization.

Required Skills:

- This role will resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.

- This role is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

- You will work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

- It is expected that you will demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

- You will network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

- It is expected that your role is proficient in most types of works within the group/project team and may act as a technical resource for less experienced employees.

- It is expected that you may present results in team meetings.

- You will receive little instruction on day-to-day work and receive general instructions on new assignments.

- Not having supervisory responsibilities but providing informal guidance to new team members

- Beginning to establish recognition with lower-level Associates/ Specialists as a technical resource and may act as a mentor to junior staff

Qualifications

Required Background:

- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or;

- Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

- Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package

- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

- 401(k), with generous company match

- Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

$69,000 - 110,400

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.