7. How to become a talent manager

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Traditional ways are considered human as cost for their organization, this has changed over the period and human are considered as an asset to their organization. Success is directly correlated with Human Capital in an organization. Talent managers have an important role in strategic planning, identifying, nurturing, and leveraging the skills and potential of employees


Who are Talent Managers?


The people who deal with people, talent managers are professionals who have important roles in an organization, Hiring, managing, and organizing Human Resources, according to Toni Ross (2021) “Talent managers oversee the business affairs of performers, actors, musicians, writers, and athletes. Talent managers work for clients or are employed by talent agencies”. To achieve the company vision talent manager plays a major role in collaboration with various departments such as HR, training and development, lower to higher management, finance, operation, and technology to make seamless and effective talent intake, performance, and retention. 


Responsibilities of Talent Manager.


Talent acquisition: identity and recruiting the talent for the right place at the right time, including strategic plan, conducting interviews, offering jobs, and onboarding

Employee Developments: by evaluating performance management arrange skill development programs to sharpen them to perform well such as employee training programs, coaching, mentoring, seminars, workshops

Performance Management: Traditionally performances are measured once a year and employees get feedback and rewards based on it, however with a rapidly changing world day by day performance management systems are required and various technologies are used to manage it, performance management is a key aspect of evaluating employee productivity and towards the success of the business

Workforce planning and Retention: responsible for analyzing and providing current and future employee needs and requirements, making sure the right people at the right time for the right position to achieve the organizational goals, this most importantly engaging with employees and providing them training and development and rewards and compensation to retain them for a long-term run


How to Become Talent Manager


becoming a talent manager is an exciting journey since it involves dealing with people, through education, experience, and networking you can become a Talent manager.

Earn a degree: the first step after high school, earn a degree that will provide a strong foundation in your relevant field.

Work experience: to get appropriate work experience in the required field, you can start as an internship after or while you are in your undergraduate program

Networking: Make relationships with industry people and get in touch with them, participate in events, conferences, and seminars, and be a part of HR professional organizations

determine the specific niche become an expert in that area, and continue learning and developing, adopting the technology.   


Skills Required for Talent Manager


  1. Innovation
  2. Communication and building relationship
  3. Negotiation and analytical
  4. Open-minded
  5. Strategic planning and tech enthusiast
  6. Ambassador of your organization and Knowledge about the industry 

 



Becoming a talent manager is a challenging journey, gaining proper education, industry exposure, and networking will embark on a successful talent manager. Earning certificates in professional bodies, sharpening knowledge and networking, and adopting the changes quickly will boost career advancement. Talent management is the combination of skills, experience, networking, passion, and commitment.



References 


IFP (2019) 7 Skills Every Talent Manager Needs [online] available at: https://www.insightsforprofessionals.com/hr/talent-management/key-skills-every-talent-manager-needs [Accessed on 19-Dec-2023]

Indeed.com (2023) how to become a successful talent manager in 5 steps [online] available at: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-talent-manager [Accessed on 19-Dec-2023]

Toni Rose (2021) Talent Manager Job Description [online] available at: https://www.betterteam.com/talent-manager-job-description [Accessed on 19-Dec-2023]

 


Comments

  1. Zahran AzharDecember 19, 2023 at 5:25 AM

    The skill of a talent manager is not sufficient for a company. There should be a mechanism in the organisation. That mechanism and culture should be created by the top management. Do you agree with this?

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    1. dhananjayaDecember 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM

      yes. talent management process should create by top management, and process has five stages Planning, Attracting, Developing, Retaining & Transitioning.

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    2. Mohammed MahdirazaDecember 20, 2023 at 3:01 AM

      Yes the organisation culture should be implement by leaders however it is required time to time improvement with the rapid changes in the world, to make these improvements effectively talent manager can be a pat of it

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  2. Shehan De MelDecember 19, 2023 at 10:34 PM

    Great article on talent management and how to become a good talent manager. When looking at the key responsibilities of talent managers in an organization, in which ways can they contribute towards the success of the business?

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    1. Mohammed MahdirazaDecember 20, 2023 at 3:09 AM

      Talent management is very important fector in achieving organisation performance and success (Collings & Mellahi 2009). humans are making business as success, the talent manager contribution is hiring the best to fit for the job, developing them for better performance and retention of best talents,

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  3. RezaDecember 20, 2023 at 1:45 AM

    A Talent Manager and HR Manager is there a difference? Seems like the same criteria for both. If Talent Manager is separate to HR Manager then I feel it is not required as a successful HR Manager can cover these areas.

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    1. Mohammed MahdirazaDecember 20, 2023 at 3:26 AM

      All HR managers are talent manager but all talent managers are not HR manager, HR is more focused in administrative work such as salaries, vacation, benefits, complaints and legal terms, hiring and interview while talent managers are only focusing in developing and advancing the top talents in an organisation. According to Dr. Bassem Assi (2020) HR is all about effectively attracting, hiring and retaining the employee and it is an old function for many years. relatively talent management is new niche inside HR which reinvent talent in an employee to something bigger and better.

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  4. Isuranga AyeshDecember 20, 2023 at 2:35 AM

    A leader sets the tone for performance management by demonstrating a strong work ethic, commitment to the organization's vision, and adherence to performance standards. Leading by example can inspire and motivate team members to perform at their best.

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