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Talent Management

Talent Management is the HR capability of identifying, developing, and nurturing an organization’s human capital. It leverages HR's ability to foresee the company's future talent needs, strategically attracting and retaining competent employees. By effectively managing talent, HR ensures the organization's capability levels stay competitive and cater to organizational growth.

Foundational

At a foundational level you are learning how to assist with basic talent management tasks, such as helping to organize recruitment activities or supporting onboarding processes. You follow established HR procedures and seek guidance to understand how talent is identified and developed. Your actions help ensure consistent support for your team’s HR needs.

Developing

At a developing level you are starting to support talent management activities by helping to identify capability gaps and assist in recruitment and onboarding. You follow established processes and contribute to basic talent development initiatives with guidance. Your efforts help ensure your team has the right people to meet current needs.

Proficient

At a proficient level you are able to proactively identify and support the development of talent across the organization, using a thoughtful mix of internal and external resources. You plan for future workforce needs by aligning talent strategies with organizational goals, helping managers to attract and retain capabilityed employees. Your approach ensures key roles are filled and capability gaps are minimized.

Advanced

At an advanced level you are proactive in shaping talent strategies that align with your organization’s future needs. You lead the design and delivery of programs to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees across multiple teams or functions. Your actions ensure the workforce is ready to meet long-term business goals and adapt to change.

Expert

At an expert level you are shaping organization-wide talent strategies, anticipating shifts in workforce needs before they arise. You lead, influence, and mentor others to embed best-practice talent management across the business. Your work drives high workforce capability, retention, and readiness that sets your organization ahead of competitors.

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