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Job Description

The Head of Leadership & Talent Practice will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will be responsible for developing and executing a best-in-class executive talent strategy for the enterprise. The scope of this work will include leading enterprise-wide initiatives focused on executive talent management and succession planning, with targeted and customized development strategies for the top leadership team. In addition, the leader will be responsible for building and sustaining an executive coaching practice, leveraging external vendors and partners to deliver against this charter, focused on building and nurturing a high-performing, future-ready leadership pipeline for the enterprise. With a sharp focus on the top two layers of the organization, this role will be pivotal in shaping the organization's long-term leadership capability ensuring we are equipped with executive capabilities required to lead through transformation, disruption and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global executive talent strategy that aligns and enables the overarching business strategy and operating priorities.

• Deploy and drive targeted and customized executive talent development and progression strategies for the top layers of the organization, with full business leadership alignment, and in partnership with Heads of HR, Senior Talent Consultants, and Global Learning & Development.

• In partnership with Global Executive Recruiting and Heads of HR, drive internal executive horizontal mobility, bringing executive succession plans to life, while fully leveraging the organization’s leadership capabilities.

• Collaborate and consult with executive leaders and HR stakeholders to enable success of strategies, initiatives, and programs.

• In partnership with Heads of HR, Global Executive Recruiting and Global Learning and Development, build and deploy talent assessment methodologies and executive performance calibration processes, including 360 feedback mechanisms.

• Provide ongoing real-time management and reporting on the formal executive succession plan for the enterprise, working closely with the executive leadership team and key HR stakeholders.

• Build, deploy, and provide ongoing leadership for an Executive Coaching Practice for the enterprise, with operating standards, funding models, metrics, feedback-loops, and appropriate controls. Fully leverage external vendors and partners to deliver on this capability.

• Actively manage and maintain the organizational charts for the top two layers of the enterprise.

• Leverage data and analytics to better inform strategic executive talent decisions, measure impact of programs, and enable continuous improvement.

• Stay ahead of global talent trends and benchmark against best-in-class practices to ensure competitive advantage.

CRITICAL Skills

• Proven experience translating business strategies and priorities into actionable executive talent strategies, driving measurable impact to the business.

• Strong facilitation and influence management skills at all levels of the enterprise, with proven track-record at C-Suite levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to deliver high touch change management and leadership experiences at all levels.

• Proven track-record in leading and developing teams, inspiring action, and empowerment to achieve assigned goals and priorities.

• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to drive plans, actions, and decisions with measurable business impact.

• Skilled in understanding executive development needs, developing strategies, and building future-ready leadership capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to lead executive talent strategies through periods of transformation, disruption, or organizational change.

• Deep understanding of executive coaching methodologies and leadership development frameworks.

• Experience working across multiple industries, diverse business models, and multiple geographies, with a deep understanding of executive talent needs to drive business outcomes.

• Expertise in executive succession planning models and capabilities, with hands-on experience in managing executive talent pipelines.

• Technology-first leadership capabilities.

• Demonstrated experience building trust and alignment across HR, business units, and external partners.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in business consulting, talent management, leadership development, and/or organizational effectiveness, with global scope.

• 10+ years consulting and/or influence management experience, with a proven track record of implementing innovative business and/or talent solutions at an enterprise level.

• Experience in leading and developing executives in a ‘partnership-like’ model.

• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide talent strategies and initiatives at the executive level.

• Experience partnering with cross functional teams and stakeholders to embed talent strategies into core people and business strategies.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $214,795.00 - $252,700.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.