Talent Operations Specialist Jobs in California

Job Description

Why Join the Agilent Global Talent Management Center of Excellence?

Agilent’s Global Talent Management Center of Excellence is our talent innovation engine. We are committed to fueling business growth through smart, data-powered talent strategies and solutions that build future-ready capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, boost performance, and foster continuous development.

Being a member of our team is an opportunity to design and execute strategic talent management initiatives that enable the Agilent team to deliver on business goals. Your contributions will ensure that Agilent is a place where talent thrives and extraordinary careers are grown.

If you're passionate about translating business strategies into impactful talent solutions, come and shape the future with us in the Global Talent Management Center of Excellence.

We are seeking a Talent Management Operations Support colleague - responsible for supporting and coordinating Agilent’s talent and development initiatives across the Talent Management Center of Excellence.

This role serves as a key partner to Talent Management leaders, program stakeholders, HR colleagues, Finance and vendors. The position combines expertise in talent operations, program management, financial administration, and process optimization to ensure the successful delivery of enterprise learning, talent and leadership initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee operational processes supporting learning, talent development programs, and vendor management activities. In addition, this role will identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance the experience of participants and stakeholders across the Talent Management portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

Talent Management Program Operations ~80%
The role will support 40% L&D and 40% Executive Succession & Enterprise Talent offerings.

• Coordinate and support the delivery of enterprise learning, employee and leadership development, talent management, and succession planning programs across Agilent.

• Manage end-to-end program operations, including scheduling, communications, participant management, materials, logistics & stakeholder coordination.

• Support the execution of key initiatives and programs, including enterprise development programs, leadership development experiences, talent reviews, succession planning, and other Talent Management priorities.

• Coordinate onsite and virtual talent events, learning experiences, leadership forums, and enterprise talent activities for a seamless participant experience.

• Administer Talent Management systems and processes, maintaining accurate participant records, program data, registrations, assignments, and reporting; identify approaches to automate and streamline processes.

• Prepare and maintain consistent reports, metrics, and program insights to support operational effectiveness and decision-making.

• Coordinate global training funding and tuition assistance programs, including program operations, funding tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

• Partner with the Talent Management team, HR and business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure a seamless delivery of talent programs and a high-quality participant experience.

Vendor, Financial & Operational Support ~20%:

• Manage vendor administration activities across the Talent Management COE, including invoicing, purchase orders, and cost allocation.

• Partner with Finance and Talent Management leaders to support budget tracking, reporting, and financial governance.

• Maintain accurate program, vendor, and financial records and ensure timely completion of related processes.

• Act as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders to support effective program operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and/or higher education and 6+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, HR Operations, Program Management, or a related field.

• Experience supporting global talent management, learning & development, or HR initiatives.

• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with vendor management, budgets, invoicing, reporting, and HR technology.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, AI tools like Co-Pilot, and digital productivity tools.

• Ideally, experience with reporting tools and HR systems, including Workday reporting, or similar platforms and leveraging AI for greater efficiency.

Core Competencies:

• Operational Excellence: Delivers high-quality outcomes through strong execution, organization, and attention to detail.

• Program & Project Management: Effectively coordinates multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

• Collaboration & Partnership: Builds strong relationships across HR, Finance, vendors, and business teams to achieve shared goals.

• Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment to resolve operational challenges and improve business processes.

• Communication Excellence: Communicates clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Continuous Improvement & Agility: Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, simplify processes, and adapt to changing business needs.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 19, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $39.88 - $62.31/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

HR