Performance Management Partner II

Position Details
Position Location: Dearborn, MI

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Talent & Performance Management
Job Classification: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Band: Professional

Summary

The Performance Management Partner leads and implements full lifecycle performance management strategies across the organization from conception to execution. This role is crucial in shaping a high-performance culture, driving the competency framework, and ensuring the successful implementation of data-driven strategies that align with organizational goals. The Performance Management Partner will collaborate with leadership to refine processes that promote continuous improvement and accountability across all levels of the organization.

We Are All Leaders at Carhartt

In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Responsibilities

• Own the full performance management cycle for all associates, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage key phases of the process including goal-setting, continuous feedback, mid-year reviews, and year-end performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure consistent execution of performance management practices.
• Support implementation and maturity of comprehensive competency frameworks that support career development and drive organizational growth.
• Align competency frameworks with business objectives, ensuring they promote desired behaviors, skills, and outcomes.
• Leverage prior experience with Korn Ferry competencies or similar frameworks to tailor solutions that foster employee growth and organizational performance.
• Strategically lead the optimization of performance management systems and processes to enhance organizational performance.
• Work closely with senior leaders to refine existing processes, promoting increased efficiency, accountability, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Drive initiatives to advance the organization’s performance maturity and ensure alignment with long-term objectives.
• Lead efforts to promote a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7 years or more experience in performance management, talent management, or a related HR function.
• Strong proficiency in HR and performance management systems and tools.
• Experience in analyzing people data and building strategies based on insights.
• Proven ability to drive and implement competencies within an organization.
• Experience in taking performance management techniques from conception to full adoption.
• Ability to review and analyze performance data, identify trends, and build performance strategies based on insights.
• Deep understanding of goal-setting, writing goals, and managing the goal lifecycle process.
• Familiarity with or experience working with Korn Ferry competencies is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating and delivering compelling presentations.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles and practices (preferred).
• Demonstrated expertise in change management with the ability to lead and manage organizational changes that affect performance systems and culture (preferred).

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment; cubicle/office setting.
• Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer.
• National travel required (up to 10%).
• This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.