Talent Manager - Performance Management and Development

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Manager/Senior Manager of Performance Management & Development to drive meaningful performance conversations, equip managers to lead effectively, and support employees in growing their careers. This critical role will lead the design and execution of global performance management, manager development, and employee development strategies that align with our evolving business and people priorities.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with HRBPs, Talent Analytics, DEI, and business leaders to bring structure, consistency, and innovation to how we manage performance and grow talent.

This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week on site (Tuesday – Thursday) based out of our Milford, MA HQ

Responsibilities

Performance Management Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end design and execution of our global performance management process
• Align performance practices with our values, leadership expectations, and business goals
• Create and maintain training, communications, toolkits, and timelines for managers and employees
• Partner with Talent Analytics to assess performance outcomes and make continuous improvements

Manager Development

• Design and deliver a scalable, global manager development strategy to support new and experienced leaders
• Launch foundational and ongoing development experiences for managers across levels and geographies
• Build tools, guides, and campaigns that support manager capability, confidence, and connection
• Facilitate or coordinate live/virtual learning opportunities as needed

Employee Development & Career Growth

• Serve as talent function lead for enterprise career pathing project, partnering with business and HR leaders to define, structure and communicate career pathways across functions.
• Develop and scale frameworks and tools that support individual development plans (IDPs) and employee-led growth
• Embed inclusion and the value of difference as core capabilities in development programs
• Embed development planning into performance, talent review, and onboarding processes to promote a culture of continuous growth

Change Management & Communication

• Lead effective change strategies for new processes and development initiatives
• Create clear, engaging communications to drive adoption and understanding across the employee lifecycle
• Champion a growth mindset culture through storytelling, engagement campaigns, and aligned experiences

Qualifications

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 8+ years of experience in talent development, performance management, or HR strategy
• Experience designing and implementing global talent or performance programs
• Strong project management and change management capabilities
• Strong facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Global or matrixed organization experience required
• Experience working with learning systems (LMS), IDP tools, or performance platforms a plus
• Experience partnering with DEI, Talent Analytics, and HRBPs strongly preferred

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.