Talent Planning & Performance Manager

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits?

Our "people helping people" philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference.

While we're proud of our history, we're even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there's never been a better time to be part of BECU.

PAY RANGE

BENEFITS - because people helping peoplestarts with supporting you

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)

• 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU

• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)

• PTO Program + Exchange Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

IMPACT YOU'LL MAKE:

At BECU, your work shapes how people grow, perform, and thrive. As the Talent Planning & Performance Manager, you'll make a meaningful impact in this individual contributor role by bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to BECU's talent programs. You'll be at the center of performance management, talent reviews, and career development-helping leaders and employees navigate these experiences with confidence.

This role is ideal if you enjoy connecting dots across teams, bringing order to complex processes, and turning data into insights that matter. Your efforts will ensure our talent tools, resources, and programs are not only effective, but genuinely empowering for the people who use them-including you.

To join our dynamic team in this role, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, CA, AZ, or TX. If you're located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance to our Tukwila Headquarters (TFC), we encourage you come into the office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays each week.For those candidates that live outside the commutable distance to TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be primarily remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive Performance Management Operations: You'll manage key performance management deliverables by planning projects, tracking progress, and coordinating across teams to ensure cyclical processes run smoothly and on time.
• Design and Maintain Talent Resources: You'll keep SharePoint pages, toolkits, and job aids current, well-organized, and easy to navigate-making it simple for stakeholders to find what they need, when they need it.
• Ensure System Accuracy and Readiness: You'll conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for Workday workflows and reports, helping ensure accuracy, usability, and a seamless experience before launch.
• Enable Learning and Training Experiences: You'll support training sessions and enablement efforts in partnership with the Talent Development team, helping bring new tools and processes to life.
• Coordinate Talent Reviews and Succession Planning: You'll manage logistics, prepare materials, and support follow-up actions for talent reviews and succession planning, working closely with HR partners.
• Support Career Frameworks and Pathways: You'll contribute to career framework initiatives by mapping roles, extracting skills from job descriptions, maintaining visual career maps, and tracking learning resources tied to career pathways.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: You'll use data, feedback, and retrospectives to identify opportunities for improvement, surfacing risks, dependencies, and resource needs to your Manager for prioritization and guidance.
• Deliver Clear Talent Communications: You'll execute communication campaigns for both cyclical and episodic talent activities, ensuring stakeholders receive clear, timely, and relevant updates.
• Collaborate Across Strategic Initiatives: You'll partner on additional project workstreams that align talent strategies with broader organizational priorities.
• Support the Team Where Needed: You'll perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the talent team.

This isn't just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU's journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:

• A role designed for an early to mid-career talent professional ready to expand influence and capability
• Hands-on experience contributing to enterprise-wide talent programs that impact thousands of employees
• Opportunities to grow your skills in performance management, talent analytics, and career architecture
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with HR, leaders, and strategic partners
• A supportive, service-oriented environment that values operational excellence and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in in Human Resourcesor related field.

• Typically requires 5 years of experiencein HR, Talent Management, Performance Management, and/or Program Management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstratedproficiencyin change management, employeecommunication,and project management.

• Strong communicationskills with the abilityto simplify complex processes.

• Familiarity with workday or similar HRIS platforms.

• Comfort with talent data, dashboards, and process documentation.

• Experience inmaintainingSharePoint sites and Teams channels.

• A collaborative, service-orientedmindsetand enthusiasm for operational excellence.

JOIN THE JOURNEY:

Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don't just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job - it's a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.

Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let's achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.