Human Capital Management - Talent - Vice President - Birmingham

At Goldman Sachs, our culture is one of teamwork, innovation and meritocracy. We often say our people are our greatest asset and we take pride in supporting each colleague both professionally and personally. From collaborative work spaces and ergonomic services to wellbeing and resilience offerings, we offer our Human Capital Management professionals the support they need to reach their goals in and outside of the office.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. We commit people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow.

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

Are you interested in talent development and diversity and inclusion? Are looking for a new opportunity to showcase your leadership, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills? Do you have a passion for working with people? We have an exciting Vice President role in our Birmingham office, in our Talent team.

You will be valued for your intellectual curiosity, your stakeholder management skills, your innovative approach to problem-solving, and your strong analytical skills. You will have a direct impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset: our people.

As a division, HCM recruits, develops, and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design, and implement strategies, processes, and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity, and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. The Talent team is the leading voice and advisor to the firm to achieve exceptional performance through data, tailored learning experiences, accountability, culture, and brand. We help evolve the firm’s diversity strategy by fostering an environment that values different perspectives, challenges conventional thinking, and maximises the potential of all our people.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver world class and innovative talent strategies, and execute talent initiatives in partnership with others and on time
• Strengthen our external brand as a firm to attract and retain the best talent
• Drive engagement, accountability and governance in program delivery and communications, working closely with local and regional stakeholders
• Leverage data and metrics to inform our approach, priorities and to communicate impact
• Maintain focus on regulatory and policy changes, and local engagement
• Provide strategic guidance to inclusion network leadership on how to expand membership and heighten cultural awareness
• Partner with external local community organizations to provide opportunities for internal talent to increase connectivity through mentorship and philanthropic efforts

Skills and Relevant Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate environment or Master's Degree with 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated interest and experience in talent management, diversity and inclusion, learning session facilitation, talent program management, advocacy efforts, or other related fields
• Excellent project management skills and planning ahead to meet deadlines
• Learning program facilitation both virtually and in-person
• Learning content design (e.g. people management training)
• Results-oriented with ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to drive consensus and influence outcomes through focus on building effective and ongoing relationships locally and regionally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated client focus, and ability to share succinct and compelling messages to varying audiences and advise stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information and exercise sound judgment and risk management
• Experience in a global team environment and of managing direct reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to create and deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We’re committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs.