Talent Management Partner Manager

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Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $127,413/year - $169,884/year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.

• Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office or another office as approved by the PCAOB.

• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year-end break December 28 – 31, 2026.

• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.

• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave

• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available

• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.

• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more

• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions

Position Summary

The PCAOB has an open position for a Talent Management Partner Manager which will be located in the Washington, DC headquarters and reside in the Office of Human Resources. The role will report to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management and will be responsible for proactively leading the development and implementation of full life-cycle talent acquisition strategies to source, attract and hire qualified candidates and working on human capital planning and execution aligned with the strategic objectives of the PCAOB.

The role will build and sustain relationships with the PCAOB client groups to effectively influence analysis and decision-making in the areas of leadership, talent management & development, workforce planning, succession planning, change management, performance management, and employee engagement. This role will collaborate closely with HR Leadership as well as with the Employee Experience team and other OHR colleagues to develop and deliver solutions to support the organization.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Talent Management efforts (including working closely with Division and Officer leaders and OHR team members to support development of short and long-term business plans, organizational structure changes, and support employee life cycle processes).

• Engage in Talent Acquisition recruiting efforts to attract and hire top talent to proactively and efficiently meet talent needs, build talent pipelines for critical skill sets, and meet the strategic objectives of the PCAOB. This includes partnering with the Office of Communications and Engagement in the development and effective deployment of strategic talent acquisition marketing campaigns.
• Ensure a high-quality and professional candidate experience; Deliver exceptional internal client service with hiring managers, provide guidance on recruiting best practices and leverage hiring manager feedback to drive process-improvement.
• Utilize Workday to effectively manage candidate life-cycle recruitment stages and activities
• Lead engagement efforts with professional organizations for job postings, career fairs, and conference sponsorship and networking opportunities.
• Drive OHR innovation and modernization by leading the identification of process improvement opportunities and leveraging technology (including Workday), automation, and AI-enabled tools to drive efficiencies in day-to-day work and reporting capabilities.

• Support Performance Management processes, including goal setting, real-time feedback, and mid-year and end of year review process in Workday.
• Work with division/office leadership and the OHR team to implement strategies to ensure staff have development opportunities to enhance current skill sets, expand knowledge base, and grow technical expertise that align with the individual’s professional development goals.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner within the PCAOB in the areas of employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, rewards and recognition, employee engagement, talent management, performance management, compensation, policy interpretation, and other organizational effectiveness matters to optimize HR’s contribution to business success and enhance the employee experience.
• Embed the use of competitive intelligence, analytics, and metrics to drive OHR reporting and dashboard capabilities.

• Provide guidance on OHR policies and guidelines; support Employee Relations matters intake and escalate matters to Employee Relations team as appropriate.​
• Partner with OHR colleagues to effectively deliver and integrate HR programs throughout the employee life cycle including, but not limited to, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, enterprise goal setting, salary planning, rewards and recognition, employee engagement events, and off boarding.
• Establish effective relationships across the organization with employees and key stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and consultation to employees and managers, offering feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and supportive manner.
• Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty; research best practices, legal developments, and emerging trends to benchmark HR practices that are best in class.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5+ years of a combination of human resources and talent acquisition experience.
• Strong background as an HR Generalist/Business Partner subject matter expert, with experience in all core HR areas including Talent Acquisition and Talent Management
• Knowledge of recruiting, sourcing and hiring strategy development and execution and ability to work with limited oversight and follow through.
• Must have experience advising and consulting with senior leadership to achieve organization objectives.
• Consistent, balanced, and respectful engagement style.
• Strong ability to influence, an affinity for people, and demonstrated experience leveraging those skills into business outcomes.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic Human Resources initiatives and drive change in the absence of clearly defined guidelines or policies.
• Experience supporting organizations in transition.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability for discretion, integrity, judgment, and responsiveness.
• Must be creative and able to think strategically, logically, and establish/execute procedures to completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure, manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and organize and interact effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Advanced working knowledge of software applications, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of state and Federal employment law and practices and EEOC guidelines.
• Proven strengths in negotiation, analysis, and problem solving.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/master's degree in human resources or related field.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or SPHR certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.