Early Career Talent Pools Implementation
THE OBJECTIVE
To enhance the strategic management of early career talent by implementing structured Talent Pools within Workday, categorized by program and cohort year, aimed at improving talent tracking and development.
MY ROLE
Project Leadership: Led the project from initiation to completion, overseeing the project lifecycle, defining milestones and managing the project timeline
System Design & Testing: Collaborated with IT and HR Operations to customize Workday functionalities to meet specific talent management needs. Conducted comprehensive UAT to ensure system readiness and functionality
Training Program Design: Authored training materials and planned educational sessions to empower HR managers and regional leads with the tools needed for effective talent pool management
THE OUTCOMES
Streamlined the process of talent categorization and management, reducing the time required for talent placement and development
Provided senior leadership with real-time visibility into the impact and performance of global early career programs to support strategic workforce planning
THE TOOLS
Workday HRIS
Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel
Asana Project Management Software
Centralized cost center implementation for enhanced financial efficiency
Addressing inefficiencies in financial operations, this project centralized all Early Career Program (ECP) costs into a new cost management model at a leading biotech firm, enhancing financial transparency.
Change Management | Strategic Planning | Agile Project Management
Scope: Consolidation of recruiting, wage, and programming costs for ECP participants
Stakeholders: HR Program Manager, Director of Early Careers, Director of Finance, Regional Leads
Timeline: Rapid deployment from December to February focused on strategic planning and system integration
THE CHALLENGES
Initial pushback from regional leads reluctant to change budget control
Delays due to difficulty aligning with incoming CHRO’s availability
Integration challenges with existing financial systems
THE APPROACH
Engagement Workshops: Regular session to align stakeholder goals and project objectives
Agile Management: Responsive adaptations to feedback and evolving requirements
Targeted Training: Tailored sessions to ensure smooth transition for all end-users
THE RESULTS
Streamlined budget management processes, reducing administrative overhead
Unified reporting structure improved decision-making capabilities
Increased support and collaboration from all stakeholders
Building an early-career development program to drive pipeline growth
THE OBJECTIVE
The goal was to implement a global early-career talent development program that would:
Address skill gaps identified during the strategic workforce planning process
Provide comprehensive leadership training and skill development
Increase retention and internal promotions by 20% over two years
THE APPROACH
I led a global team that worked with senior leadership, HR, and Learning & Development to build a comprehensive early-career talent pipeline
Conducted internal needs assessment to identify leadership gaps
Designed a structured development program that included mentorship, workshops, and cross-functional rotations
Collaborated with regional HR teams to ensure the program was aligned with local business needs
Developed a governance framework to measure progress and impact
THE SOLUTION
The final program involved a mix of in-person workshops, virtual training sessions, and mentorship opportunities, all geared toward building leadership competencies. We also implemented a rotation program across multiple regions to foster cross-functional and cross-cultural learning.