Talent Strategy Partner

Continental Properties is looking for a Talent Strategy Partner to join our Human Resources team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, WI.

As a Talent Strategy Partner, you’ll support the delivery of HR business partner services and talent management programs for Continental's home office population. This role works closely with the Senior Director, Talent Strategy and functions as both a consultative partner to home office leaders and a program executor within the Talent Strategy COE. This is a developmental, high-impact role for an HR professional who is equally comfortable in strategic conversations with leaders and in the operational work of designing and running talent programs. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, a consultative mindset, genuine enthusiasm for culture and team member experience, and the organizational discipline to manage multiple programs and priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.  

We embrace a hybrid model that gives our team members autonomy over how they work, paired with a shared commitment to in-person collaboration (3 days per week in-office) #LI-Hybrid

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Director, Talent Strategy in delivering business partner services to home office leaders; assist with preparation for talent reviews, org planning discussions, leader coaching, and follow-through on talent commitments.

• Partner with leaders on workforce and talent planning; identify capability gaps, retention risk, and talent needs, and translate them into proactive staffing and development recommendations.

• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for home office managers and team members, addressing talent-related questions, escalating appropriately, and building ongoing relationships across the organization.

• Coordinate and execute COE programs spanning Talent Strategy, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards, including performance management, engagement, onboarding, hiring, leadership development, and total rewards initiatives.

• Analyze people data and prepare insights, reports, and presentation materials to support talent conversations and leadership decision-making.
  
  

Skills for Success:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of HR or relevant experience required, including experience in talent management, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Proactive, self-starting partner with strong people skills who thrives amid shifting deadlines and priorities.
• Skilled at coaching managers and team members toward stronger individual and team performance, with the ability to communicate directly while leading with empathy.
• Comfortable saying no and offering well-reasoned alternatives to leaders; handles sensitive information with discretion and builds credibility across all levels.
• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS or other HR platforms, AI tools or platforms; brings an AI-forward mindset and curiosity for using AI tools to work smarter.
  
  

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
  
  
• Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
  
  
• Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
  
  
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
  
  
• Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
  
  
• Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
  
  
• Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
  
  
• Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
  
  
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000 annually