Talent Management Consultant

Work Location Type:Hybrid

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$78,200.00 to$130,400.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details:

As a Talent Management Consultant, you will join the Talent Management Center of Excellence, reporting to the Senior Manager of Talent Management. In this role, you will engage in both strategic and tactical projects. Your primary focus will be on supporting Team Member Listening initiatives, and may include additional responsibilities in executive development, differentiated development, performance management, succession planning, and enterprise onboarding.

This hybrid position requires working in Lake Forest two days per week.

You Will:

• Help develop the team member listening strategy that aligns with the organization's engagement and culture objectives.
• Identify and implement listening channels and tools to gather meaningful team member sentiment and feedback.
• Establish project plans for team member surveys, manage implementation activities and develop processes for program roll-out and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with survey vendor to provide timely insights to leaders and stakeholders through dashboard and reporting tools.
• Analyze quantitative/qualitative data, identify trends, and report relevant and actionable insights to inform and influence business action plans.
• Use measurement and analytics to demonstrate impact of team member listening strategy.
• Navigate complex situations as business or team priorities evolve.
• Create communications, presentations, and training materials for various organizational levels.
• Participate in additional Talent Management projects as assigned.

You Have:

• Education: BA/BS in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in a related field.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in talent management, employee engagement, executive development, differentiated development, performance management, succession planning, and enterprise onboarding.
• Program Management: Experience managing team member feedback, engagement, or listening programs.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Consulting Skills: Experience in consulting and influencing HR and business partners.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage large projects and drive results.
• Presentation Skills: Experience creating compelling presentations and delivering them to large groups.
• Adaptability: Ability to learn and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build credibility and develop working relationships with business partners.
• Process Improvement: Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartSheets, PowerBI, online survey tools, and other relevant HR tools.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.