We’re Marsh McLennan – with roots dating back to 1871, Marsh McLennan is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. We promise extraordinary opportunities, world-class colleagues and the chance to make an impact. Marsh McLennan’s more than 90,000 employees advise clients in over 130 countries.

The Talent & Inclusion COE forms part of the People Strategy team.  The People Strategy Team identifies, develops and delivers solutions, and is comprised of six centers of expertise — HR Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent & Inclusion, Executive Compensation, Broad-Based Compensation and Benefits & Mobility. The People Strategy team delivers informed perspectives and creative solutions; anticipates and helps the organization respond to market, business and colleague needs; and brings a balance of deep technical expertise and consultative approach to identifying opportunities and developing scalable solutions that enable impact.

As the Senior Talent Partner for Corporate Functions, you will work closely with the Marsh McLennan Executive Committee (EC) Function leaders, their teams, and Corporate Functions Chief People Officer to deliver talent advisory and solutions that meet business needs, leveraging enterprise talent frameworks and learning solutions.

You will be part of the Marsh McLennan Talent and Inclusion COE Leadership Team. This role reports to the Talent and Inclusion Leader. The preferred location is New York.

The Talent and Inclusion Center of Expertise (COE) collaborates with the other teams in our People function to provide strategy, design, and subject matter expertise to the organization on talent management, development, learning, leadership, diversity and inclusion, social impact, performance and colleague experience drivers, ensuring alignment between people and business strategies.  The COE implements programs that are simple and user-focused in a fast-moving environment. 

We are seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Talent Partner to collaborate with senior leadership, including the Corporate Functions Chief People Officer and EC Function Leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive global talent and learning plan. This role will focus on aligning talent initiatives with business goals to drive performance, growth, and engagement across the organization.

We will count on you to:

Partner with senior leaders to translate business strategies into effective talent plans, in accordance with the Marsh McLennan Colleague Value Proposition.  Connect organizational needs to talent and learning solutions, utilizing central frameworks.Drive world-class leadership by developing and implementing frameworks, tools, and processes to assess and cultivate top and growth talent. Provide guidance on interventions to accelerate development and identify potential risks, including coaching, mentorship, mobility and learning.Collaborate with Inclusion and Social Impact Partners to ensure we sustain our vibrant and inclusive culture, by fostering inclusion, engaging colleagues and impacting our communities.Design and manage senior leader promotion processes; advise on broader promotion practices across levels in accordance with the talent strategy and workforce planning.Consult on organizational design and effectiveness-related issues such as executive team effectiveness, global change programs, and growth initiatives Provide thought leadership as a trusted partner – Diagnose issues thoroughly, not accepting the presenting issue, but digging deeper to ensure solutions address root causes Leverage workforce analytics to assess talent trends, measure program effectiveness, and drive data-informed decisions.  Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-makingAdvise the COE design and delivery teams on client priorities and provide input into the design, communication and implementation of Talent and Learning solutions

What you need to have:  

A Bachelor’s degreeA minimum of 10 years of experience developing and implementing a comprehensive global talent and learning plan within a large, cross-functional organization.  

What makes you stand out:

A consultative mindset and client-centric approach to problem solving, recognized as an experienced advisor to senior leaders, informing business strategies and priorities.Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills.  Lead directly or via influence.Proven ability to flex own style to be both strategic and hands-on when requiredIntellectually curious, seeking opportunities to develop new skills for themselves and othersDeep experience in talent strategy, management and practices including Talent & Succession Planning, Talent Assessment, Performance and Development frameworks, Executive Coaching, Organizational Design, and Change Leadership.  Well versed in learning and development approaches, methodology and practices, with a solid knowledge of HR technology / support tools.Extensive business and human resources experience in a growth environment with substantial organizational change; experience with mergers and acquisitions including HR integration work a plus.Proven ability in successfully operating in a matrixed (geographic / functional) global work environmentThe ability to simplify the complex, identify the root cause, present a compelling story, and operationalize with consistent execution.Discipline to work both individually as well as collaboratively across a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse and global stakeholders globallyThe ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability to different cultural contexts

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $133,300 to $277,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.