Talent Experience Manager at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, Illinois

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

About Wintrust Financial Corporation

At Wintrust, we are committed to Building Better Lives by investing in our people and their potential. As part of our new Talent Pathways organization, we are focused on creating impactful talent experiences that drive growth, development, and business success.

Why Join Us?

Be a key player in shaping Wintrust’s Talent Pathways strategy.  Work in a dynamic, high-impact role that directly influences the organization’s growth and success.  Join a company that values learning, curiosity, and investing in people.

About the Role

The Talent Experience Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing our talent management strategy. Reporting to the VP, Talent Experience Director, this leader will be responsible for core talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, skills assessments, and enterprise-wide talent planning initiatives. They will oversee a team of Talent Planning Specialists to ensure a consistent, high-impact approach to talent development across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management & Planning

• Lead the execution of succession planning, talent reviews, and skills assessments to drive workforce readiness and leadership development.


• Partner with business leaders and HR partners to identify high-potential talent and create development pathways.


• Manage and refine talent planning frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future workforce needs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team of Talent Planning Specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development.


• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team.


• Partner closely with HR, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition teams to create a seamless talent experience.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize talent data and analytics to inform talent strategies and measure the effectiveness of programs.


• Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership on talent pipeline health, workforce trends, and skills gaps.


• Continuously assess and improve talent management processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

• Support the “You can’t use an old map on a new journey” strategy by modernizing talent management approaches and leveraging new tools and methodologies.


• Drive initiatives that enhance career development, mobility, and internal talent progression.


• Collaborate with The Academy @ WinTrust to align learning solutions with talent development needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR-related roles.


• Experience leading succession planning, talent reviews, or workforce planning initiatives.


• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading a team.


• Data-driven mindset with experience using talent analytics to drive decisions.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Experience working in financial services or a highly regulated industry is a plus.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000 - $132,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

#LI-Hybrid

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.