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Organizational Development (OD) Partner, Talent Management
Full-Time
Hartland, NB
The OD Partner, Talent Management plays a key role in supporting the execution of Day & Ross’ enterprise talent strategy, with a primary focus on performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development. Reporting to the Manager, Organizational Development, this role supports enterprise talent priorities and initiatives across the organization.
This position is responsible for managing and continuously improving core talent processes and programs, including talent reviews, leadership development initiatives, performance management and executive talent planning materials. The OD Partner, Talent Management contributes to building leadership capability and strengthening organizational bench strength by delivering high-quality programs and insights, while ensuring strong governance, consistency, and attention to detail.
How You'll Help:
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Lead the coordination and execution of enterprise talent review processes, including preparation, facilitation support, calibration, and documentation of outcomes.
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Partner in the development and execution of succession planning processes, including maintaining talent data, tracking readiness, and supporting leadership discussions.
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Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs, including internal programs such as Driving Great Leaders (DGL) and other targeted leadership initiatives.
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Partner on the coordination and management of leadership programs and tools, including leadership coaching engagements, 360 feedback processes, and other development experiences.
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Lead and continuously improve the delivery of the performance management process, including communications, Oracle system functionality, and guidance to people leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving consistency, quality, and adoption across the business.
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Contribute to the design, facilitation, and delivery of leadership training sessions and workshops, supporting the embedding of leadership principles and expectations across the organization.
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Support the rollout and sustainment of enterprise leadership principles, ensuring they are integrated into talent processes, learning programs, and day-to-day leadership practices.
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Lead in the design and continuous improvement of onboarding programs, including Mile One programming, to enhance early employee experience and accelerate integration and performance.
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Prepare high-quality materials and presentations for executive audiences, including talent insights, succession plans, and leadership updates.
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Ensure accuracy, organization, and integrity of talent data and documentation across all processes, maintaining a high level of attention to detail and confidentiality.
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Track and analyze key talent metrics, providing insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement of talent programs.
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Collaborate closely with the OD team, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure alignment and effectiveness of talent initiatives.
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Ensure all talent processes align with organizational policies, governance standards, and compliance requirements.
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Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives, supporting evolving talent and performance priorities and additional responsibilities as needed.
Your Skills & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
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5-8 years of progressive experience in HR, talent management, or organizational development.
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Proven experience supporting or leading core talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
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Experience designing, coordinating and facilitating leadership development programs, workshops, or training sessions.
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Demonstrated experience supporting executive-level talent discussions, including preparing materials and insights.
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Experience working in complex or multi-site organizations; transportation, supply chain, or manufacturing experience considered an asset.
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Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
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Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize talent data into clear insights and recommendations.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create polished, executive-ready materials.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across HR and business teams.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive talent information.
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Demonstrated ability to support program design, coordination, and facilitation.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HR systems and talent tools (e.g., performance management, 360 platforms) considered an asset.
To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.
If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.
About Day & Ross
From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We’ve also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.
As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.
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