Talent Management Lead

About the role

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn . Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We're searching for a Talent Management Lead.. In this role, you will Be a key driver in shaping our organizational capabilities and ensuring long-term success. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of: Talent Management and Development and Performance. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep business acumen, data-driven decision-making, and best-practice HR methodologies. Required Qualifications Talent Management Lead the design and administration of company-wide Talent Review and Succession Planning processes to identify, assess, and develop employees for critical roles. Develop and manage career pathing frameworks and competency models that support employee growth and organizational agility. Oversee the deployment of targeted development programs (e.g., leadership training, mentorship programs) to close identified skill gaps. Integrate diversity and inclusion principles into all talent management and succession processes. Performance Programs Own and refine the end-to-end Performance Review cycle (objective setting, check-ins, year-end reviews, calibration). Ensure the performance review system supports a high-performance culture by emphasizing clear expectations, continuous feedback, and fair, objective evaluation. Educate managers and employees on performance management best practices and effective coaching. Analyze performance data to identify trends, ensure consistency, and recommend enhancements to drive higher employee engagement and productivity. Collaborate with the People Technology team to design and implement system enhancements that streamline the performance review cycle and improve the user experience.