Manager of Talent Management, Cision

CA$115-122k

Senior level

Toronto

Remote from Canada

PR and marketing software

Be an early applicant

PR and marketing software

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Be an early applicant

CA$115-122k

Senior level

Toronto

Remote from Canada

1001+ employees

B2BAnalyticsCommunicationDigital MediaSaaSData AnalysisMedia

Company mission

To use their software to provide prompt and professional resolutions that allow PR and Marketing professionals to focus on optimal communication.

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Company

Role

Who you are

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: 5-8 years of experience in talent management or related fields within complex organizations, with a focus on performance management and employee development
Technical Skills: Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Performance Management platforms, and performance development tools is required
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities are essential
Analytical Skills: Must possess a data-driven mindset with the ability to utilize people data to derive insights and recommendations
Bilingual Skills: Proficiency in English and French is preferred

What the job involves

We are currently hiring a Manager of Talent Management to join our People Team! This person will report directly to the Senior Director of Talent Management, focusing on executing and supporting initiatives that enhance Cision's talent management strategy.
This role will play a crucial part in driving the performance management, employee engagement, and development frameworks that build a high-functioning and inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will be experienced in talent management practices, data analysis, and employee development, capable of translating strategic goals into actionable plans
Performance Enablement Support
Annual Performance Management Cycle: Facilitate the annual performance and development cycle, aiding employees in goal setting, perform check-ins, and feedback collection to enhance productivity
360 Feedback Programs: Coordinate the execution of 360-degree feedback processes for senior leaders, ensuring alignment with overall development strategies
Succession Planning Facilitation: Assist in the execution of succession planning processes and the development of leadership pipelines aimed at business continuity and strategic alignment
Career Journey Trajectory: Design and support career journey frameworks that outline growth paths and progression opportunities for employees, enhancing talent retention and engagement
Engagement & Experience Enhancements
Engagement Survey Participation: Collaborate in leading the annual engagement survey and assist in action planning to achieve measurable improvements in employee satisfaction
Recognition and Reward Systems: Help design and manage programs that enhance employee recognition and retention efforts
Culture Development: Engage with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and continuous growth
ESG Reporting: Gather, analyze, and synthesize data related to ESG initiatives, providing the necessary support for effective reporting
Mentoring: Support in creating and managing mentoring opportunities that facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development among employees
Learning & Development Support
Learning Programs Development: Assist in the delivery of Learning & Development (L&D) initiatives across the organization when needed
Technology Adoption: Drive the adoption of innovative learning technologies and solutions, ensuring that new tools are integrated seamlessly into Talent Management programs and enhance overall employee experience
Analytics Collaboration: Work with People Analytics to collect and analyze metrics regarding the effectiveness of Talent Management initiatives

Our take

As marketing and PR continues to be digitised, software that helps streamline and make their communication more efficient is in high demand. Cision ranks amidst the top PR Software companies and boasts over 100,000 public relations and marketing professionals globally.

The company is well established as a Media and Influencer Targeting Software and has rapidly become the market leader. As influencers have become more plentiful and effective, there is a forecast growth of brand spend on influencer marketing. Tools such as Cision are therefore looking to be in higher demand.

It is a global enterprise with a vast team of over 2000 employees, making it a company able to deal with high-frequency requests. Cision is already ranked as a leader in the $3 billion communications intelligence software and services market. In January 2025, Guy Abramo took over as CEO, having previously led legacy data management company GIS.