<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Sr. Manager, Performance Management to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our performance management programs. This role will focus on aligning employee performance with business objectives, enhancing the employee experience, and driving a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in performance enablement, coaching frameworks, succession planning, and goal alignment strategies, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.</p> <p>This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule that can be located at either our Phoenix, Arizona or Charlotte, North Carolina locations.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Performance Strategy & Design</p> <ul> <li>Design and evolve performance management strategies, tools, and processes (e.g., goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual evaluations, 360 feedback, calibration sessions). </li><li>Introduce and implement performance ratings in a way that supports fair, objective evaluations and informed talent decisions. </li><li>Champion a culture of continuous feedback, coaching, and development. </li><li>Partner with leaders to define what great performance looks like across different roles and levels. </li></ul> <p>Program Execution</p> <ul> <li>Own the end-to-end management of performance cycles, including communications, training, scheduling, and systems support. </li><li>Implement and manage a 9-box talent review program, including facilitation, calibration, and documentation. </li><li>Ensure effective adoption and equitable execution of performance processes across the organization. </li><li>Analyze performance data and trends to recommend process and program enhancements. </li></ul> <p>Talent Planning & Succession</p> <ul> <li>Identify key roles and critical talent across the organization to inform succession planning strategies. </li><li>Develop and maintain succession documentation in partnership with business leaders and HRBPs. </li><li>Oversee HiPo (high-potential) identification and programming, including development experiences and visibility opportunities. </li><li>Partner with Total Rewards and Learning & Development to ensure growth pathways and development plans align with business needs. </li></ul> <p>Retention & Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement retention strategies for high-performing and high-potential employees. </li><li>Provide insights on flight risk indicators and leverage performance data to inform engagement interventions. </li><li>Serve as a key conduit between Performance Management, Compensation, and Learning & Development to ensure talent insights drive appropriate investment and rewards. </li></ul> <p>Manager and Employee Enablement</p> <ul> <li>Create toolkits, guides, and resources to help managers deliver clear, fair, and actionable feedback. </li><li>Facilitate performance-related workshops and trainings for employees and people leaders. </li><li>Act as a coach and consultant to managers on performance challenges, development planning, and career conversations. </li></ul> <p>Systems & Technology</p> <ul> <li>Partner with HRIS and People Analytics teams to optimize performance tools (e.g., Workday, reporting, dashboards). </li><li>Ensure system workflows, data capture, and reporting support consistency and transparency. </li><li>Leverage technology to streamline talent review processes and visualize succession pipelines. </li></ul> <p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Work with Total Rewards, Learning & Development, DEI, and other HR teams to ensure alignment with compensation, promotion, and development frameworks. </li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to guide enterprise-wide talent strategies. </li><li>Influence the broader HR strategy by surfacing performance and talent-related trends. </li></ul> <p>Education & Experience:</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in performance management, talent management, or related HR functions. </li><li>Strong understanding of modern performance philosophies (continuous feedback, coaching culture, OKRs, etc.). </li><li>Experience designing and executing company-wide performance cycles, ratings systems, and talent reviews. </li><li>Familiarity with succession planning frameworks and HiPo program design. </li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. </li><li>Ability to interpret and use data to tell a story and drive decisions. </li><li>Proficient in performance or HR technology platforms (e.g., Workday, Lattice, CultureAmp). </li></ul> <p>Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $100,000-$125,000.</p> <p>This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.</p> <p>#LI-hybrid</p> <p>#LI-JM1</p> <p>Who We Are & What We Offer:</p> <p>AssetMark's mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. We offer compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure advisors' businesses are running at their best and a comprehensive suite of investment solutions. AssetMark's platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients.</p> <p>AssetMark's culture is driven by our mission and connected by our values; Heart, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. You will join a team that lives these values every day by doing the best and what is right in all we do and encouraging different ideas for continual success and innovation. Additionally, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet the needs of our team members and their families.</p> <ul> <li>Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off </li><li>401K - 6% Employer Match </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision - HDHP or PPO </li><li>HSA - Employer contribution (HDHP only) </li><li>Volunteer Time Off </li><li>Career Development / Recognition </li><li>Fitness Reimbursement </li><li>Hybrid Work Schedule </li></ul> <p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.</p>