Talent Programs Specialist

Pacific Life

Talent Programs Specialist supporting and implementing talent strategies at Pacific Life, focusing on performance management and collaboration across teams. Ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancing employee experiences.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,490 - $138,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and executing talent programs, including performance management and succession planning, while leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and enhance employee experience. Strong ability to collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.

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Performance ManagementTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningData-Driven InsightsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Talent Programs ExecutionCareer PathingTalent AssessmentsWorkday ProficiencyMetrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationSynthesis of Complex Topics

Certifications & Qualifications

Talent Assessment Certifications

Industry Keywords

Employee ExperienceWorkforce PlanningContinuous ImprovementTalent EnablementGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute annual talent programs and processes (e.g., performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, career pathing, assessments, officer promotions, executive coaching, high potential and rotational programs)
Collaborate with business leaders and COEs to ensure talent programs and initiatives are globally aligned with broader enterprise workforce goals, gaps, and future needs
Align programs and initiatives with Pacific Life’s Values, Behaviors, and Strategies
Collaborate with the People Solutions team to leverage technology for streamlined and data-driven talent practices
Establish, track, and mature key metrics to measure the impact and success of talent programs
Provide data-based insights into Pacific Life’s talent to inform business and People Experience decision making and action planning
Maintain clear documentation and governance around talent programs and processes to support consistency and scalability
Monitor external best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and incorporate innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and user experience of talent programs
Provide PX, employees and leaders with tools, resources, and guidance to support understanding and adoption of talent programs
Work with communications and other partners to educate and train for implementation
Integrate into employee experience, work across Talent Enablement and Talent Management team
Demonstrate strong relationships with HR Business Partners to ensure talent programs deliver on Enterprise, Divisional, and Functional needs
Support leaders and PX colleagues in translating talent program outcomes into actional development plans, stretch assignments, and targeted learning opportunities
Contribute to workforce planning conversations by providing insights on talent gaps, emerging skill needs, and internal pipeline health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial-Organizational psychology, business, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in performance management, talent management, career and/or development programs
3+ years of managing enterprise-wide talent programs such as succession, onboarding, high-potential, etc. – Career Pathing/skills
Certifications in various talent assessments
Strong familiarity with HR systems such as Workday
Experience using data and insights to inform actions, decisions, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics
Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.
Health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation