Job Description

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Our division recruits, develops and rewards the people of Goldman Sachs. Our teams advise, design and implement strategies, processes and technologies that help our people advance professionally, drive productivity and help the firm and our clients achieve superior results. We look for individuals with strong problem solving and analytical skills, innovative thinking and intellectual curiosity who want to make an impact on the success of the firm’s most valuable asset, our people.

The Performance Management team in HCM designs, implements and advises on strategic frameworks to drive and assess the performance of our people and managers at Goldman Sachs.

As a Performance Management Team, We

Design and implement frameworks to consistently identify and assess talent and inform people decisions
Develop innovative processes, insights and platform solutions to help inform talent decisions, create operational efficiency and provide a seamless end user experience
Ensure regulatory compliance for all talent management practices and frameworks
Create a positive experience for our people through intuitive systems, policies and processes
Collaborate with HCM and the firm

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Collaborate closely with global colleagues to design, implement and support the following Performance Processes:
Three Conversations at GS
- Goal Setting
- Mid-Year Check-In
- Year End Feedback and Performance Ratings
Promotions (across all titles)
Manager effectiveness assessment

Key roles and responsibilities (applicable to all talent processes listed above) would include:

Project planning for executing on the global performance management initiatives and processes. Includes:
Defining the high level stages, milestones and timelines required to launch and execute a global program or process
Defining the communication strategy for all phases of the process
Create a business/stakeholder management plan
Plan for system uplifts, configuration and testing required for the processes
Cross regional and divisional advisory for various business and HCM stakeholders to implement and drive performance management initiatives. Includes:
Partnering closely with SMEs in product, engineering and reporting to align on the execution across multiple processes / projects
Communicating closely with the business stakeholders across regions on both BAU processes as well as strategic projects
Working closely with stakeholders including engineering and product providing real time coverage to trouble shoot system issues as well as work on developing solutions to meet business requirements
Implement the performance management technology strategy including strategic uplifts and transformations critical to the firm
Document feedback and improvement opportunities
Work with engineering and product teams to identify, prioritize and implement necessary technology uplifts, fixes and enhancements to elevate processes for future cycles
Prioritize platform improvements based on feedback
Collaborating with firm’s control functions to ensure regulatory compliance across all frameworks and practices
Prepare for audits, help gather necessary documents
Validating processes and frameworks with both internal and external advisors
Support cross functional change management for the evolving talent processes design, policy and technology platforms. Includes:
Collaborate with functional and PMO teams to drive change management across various talent initiatives
Plan business engagement and sponsorship strategy for key initiatives
Design learning resources and guides to help create awareness & share best practices for the performance management processes (people and managers)
Execute the overall process, system and reporting, including analysis of key performance metrics, in order to help monitor success of initiatives, optimize the approach and report on impact
Provide support to BPs and End Users, escalating where needed
Manage queries and requests from employees, managers and other stakeholders related to the performance management processes and systems

Basic Qualifications

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor degree with minimum of 3 years of experience in a corporate environment
Highly organized, excellent project management skills, follow-through
Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving skills
Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions, proficient in Microsoft Office products
Ability to communicate complex problems and technical / process workflows to stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, confidential information with impeccable judgment
Results-oriented - ability to balance multiple time-sensitive projects
Ability to work well independently and build relationships across levels, functions and regions
Proactive, looking for opportunities to broaden knowledge and understanding

Preferred Qualifications

3-4 years of experience working in performance management, business partner, talent development, data analytics and reporting or project management role
Collaborate with product and engineering SMEs to asses talent platform/s performance, identify opportunities for improvement, define and prioritize product requirements, features, and enhancements
Experience working with HCM tech platforms, system testing (UAT), gathering stakeholder feedback, analyzing themes to inform future enhancements
Knowledge of change management best practices
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Knowledge of financial services industry
Moderate to advanced Excel skills (e.g. vlookups, pivot tables, data cleansing and reconciliations)

About Goldman Sachs

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this New York, New York, United States-based position is $85000-$140000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

Benefits

Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here .

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