Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Dollar Tree Stores

  • Job overview

    The Manager, Talent Development at Dollar Tree leads enterprise talent strategy and supports leadership development to build organizational capabilities.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves partnering with HR and business leaders to implement talent strategies, managing performance management, succession planning, leadership development programs, and promoting a culture of coaching and feedback.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in talent management or leadership development, preferably with retail experience, plus strong consulting, strategic thinking, facilitation, and project management skills.

  • Company information

    Dollar Tree Stores is a large retail company focused on value shopping with a decentralized organizational structure.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is on-site at Dollar Tree Stores.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes leading key talent initiatives, using leadership competency frameworks, and developing metrics to measure leadership program impact.

Company overview

Dollar Tree Stores is a leading American discount variety store chain that offers a wide range of products, all priced at $1 or less. The company generates revenue by selling low-cost household items, food, health and beauty products, and seasonal merchandise, leveraging bulk purchasing and efficient supply chain management to maintain profitability. Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Family Dollar in 2015, expanding its footprint to over 15,000 locations across North America.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in talent management, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness, emphasizing your ability to design and implement leadership programs in complex environments like retail.

  • Showcase your skills in partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders, focusing on your strategic thinking, relationship-building, and consulting abilities to align talent strategies with business objectives.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including Dollar Tree's corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed for this on-site role.

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