For more than 125 years, Nordstrom has grown and evolved with a simple belief: people make the difference. As we look ahead, building strong performance, leadership capability, and organizational readiness across our workforce is critical to our continued success.
As the Senior Manager, Talent Management, you will lead the design and execution of enterprise talent management practices that strengthen performance, leadership readiness, and talent depth across Nordstrom. As a member of the Talent Management & Learning leadership team, you will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, data‑ driven‑ talent solutions that help employees perform, grow, and thrive.
A day in the life…
Set and evolve an enterprise talent management strategy that supports performance, leadership strength, and long-term‑ organizational readiness.
Lead and develop a team of program managers, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to deliver complex enterprise talent initiatives.
Partner with HR and business leaders to align talent priorities with business strategy and workforce needs.
Design, scale, and govern enterprise talent frameworks, tools, and systems that enable consistent, high impact‑ practices.
Lead core talent cycles, including performance and talent calibrations, succession planning, assessments, and development planning.
Translate talent data and insights into clear, actionable guidance that strengthens talent decisions and organizational health.
Collaborate across HR and the business to deliver inclusive, integrated talent solutions that enhance both leader and employee experiences.
You own this if you have…
8+ years of experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, HR, or a related field.
Demonstrated technical expertise leading enterprise talent management practices, including performance management, succession planning, and talent planning.
Proven experience designing and delivering scalable talent frameworks, models, or processes at the enterprise level.
Strong capability using talent data, assessments, and organizational insights to inform strategy and drive action.
Experience partnering with and influencing senior leaders through sound judgment, facilitation, and credibility.
Leadership experience setting direction, developing others, and delivering complex, cross-functional‑ initiatives.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and balance long term‑ strategy with operational execution.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and program management skills.
Experience with Workday Talent modules preferred.
A strong commitment to inclusive talent practices and building representative leadership pipelines.
Location
This is a hybrid role requiring the selected candidate to work onsite four (4) days per week and live within a commutable distance of Nordstrom’s corporate offices in downtown Seattle, WA.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
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