TEGNA is looking for a Talent Director to champion talent initiatives and programs designed to attract, develop and retain talent. This role reports to and partners closely with the VP, Human Resources, Media Operations, on the development of programs and initiatives supporting performance management, succession planning, talent assessment, employee engagement and leadership development to meet the current and future needs of TEGNA. It will be imperative for the Talent Director to collaborate with business leaders and the HR team to execute talent strategies and efforts to support the growth/strategic objectives of the company. Responsibilities Evaluate TEGNA's current leadership programs; design and lead new leadership development programs based on current and future talent objectivesLead TEGNA's local succession planning efforts (Organization Vitality) with HR business partners; identify opportunities for continuous improvement; feed results of local succession planning into wider TEGNA succession planDevelop talent development framework, to include development opportunities, written plans, etc. for HR business partners and leaders that supports the succession and development needs identified in Organization VitalityDesign and facilitate talent forums to showcase top talentEvaluate current leadership assessment tools (including 360 feedback and pre-hire leadership assessments) and make recommendations based on business objectives and candidate/employee experience; responsible for administering 360 assessments as appropriateProvide professional expertise to the design of the performance evaluation/assessment process, including developing training for managers and employees and train-the-trainer materials for HR business partners.Drive a consistent, contemporary performance calibration framework for the HR business partner community and partner to drive performance management beyond the annual performance review to a continuous process of setting and reviewing goals, assessing performance and ongoing feedbackParticipate in planning the company's employee survey to include identification and implementation of action plans and how to measure successIdentify organizational people strengths/gaps and devise strategies to strengthen and build leadership capabilityEnsure talent identification and development practices to drive a diverse and inclusive workforceResearch latest developments in management, leadership and organization development and leverage proven models/methodologies/theories to serve as a subject matter expert and consult the organization regarding critical people issues.Build capability and credibility tools to ensure leaders have expert support/advice in areas concerning leadership, team, and employee engagement. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education or related field. Master's degree in organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, business or related field a plusAt least 5 years' experience designing, developing and supporting organization-wide talent management programs that cover performance management, talent development, coaching and succession planningExcellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate strongly and clearly; comfortable with public speaking and leading workshops/programsDemonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detailStrong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into organization development plansAbility to build relationships at all levels, particularly at the senior leadership levelMust be an independent thinker/worker with strong customer focus and orientationMust be highly organized and able to successfully project manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)Experience with HR technology required - UltiPro or Oracle experience is a plusAbout TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry's top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com. TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.