Talent Partner (Special Programs)

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At Global Payments, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team
The Talent & Partnering Team plans the Global Payments talent strategy end to end - designing the organization, defining the resources and pipeline to build, developing critical capabilities, and setting clear accountability. By placing the right leaders to drive the strategy and the right team members to deliver it, the team ensures fast, effective execution. Partnering closely with the business, Talent & Partnering equips teams, reinforces accountability, and helps us Win as One Team through Talent Acquisition, Talent Partnering, Organization Design, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, and Executive Effectiveness.

Actual Team Talent Programs & Planning Team
The Talent Programs & Planning team equips the organization with tools to design structures that deliver the strategy, builds succession pipelines for critical roles, and drives workforce planning to identify current and future skill and capacity needs. They maintain continuous accountability through Talent KPIs and run special programs that accelerate priority talent initiatives.

About the Role
We are looking for Talent Partner (Special Programs) that will bridge the gap between our business strategies and the global talent market, ensuring talent is at the forefront of all programs. Collaborating across the enterprise, this partner will co‑create and support high‑impact talent initiatives, accelerate program execution, and serve as a connector across workforce planning, skills, hiring, location, and business strategies. Operating as part of an integrated team, this role partners closely with executive succession planning and organization design, workforce planning, and PCC Business Partners to deliver cohesive, data‑driven approaches that align talent outcomes with business priorities.

What you will be doing
Talent Market Intelligence & Analysis

Conduct deep research and analysis of global labor markets to identify and map "hotspots" for critical skills

Utilize talent intelligence platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Talent Insights, Gartner TalentNeuron) and other data sources to provide a clear view of talent supply, demand, and cost by market

Analyze competitor hiring patterns and university talent pipelines to identify emerging talent hubs and opportunities

Skills-Based Location Strategy & Playbook

Partner closely with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand their long‑term strategic plans and future skill requirements

Develop and maintain the company's "Talent Location Playbook," a strategic guide that recommends specific locations for hiring different business and corporate functions

Create data‑driven business cases and recommendations for entering or expanding in new talent markets

Business Partnership & Advisory

Build powerful, collaborative partnerships with leaders across the enterprise to ensure strategies are integrated and talent is at the center

Serve as the primary strategic advisor to the Talent Acquisition team, providing them with data and guidance to optimize sourcing strategies

Collaborate with peers to ensure all components of talent planning are fully integrated into the company's overall workforce plan

What you bring

5+ years of experience in an HR strategy, People Analytics, or Talent Intelligence role

Deep expertise in labor market analysis, with hands‑on experience using talent intelligence platforms and other data sources to analyze talent pools

Proven ability to translate business strategy into a clear, actionable talent strategy

Strong understanding of skills taxonomies and the future of work

Excellent internal consulting and advisory skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in HR and the business

The ability to present complex talent market data in a simple, compelling narrative

Growth mind‑set, team player, who is ready to work closely with peers to build a brand new, fully integrated new function

Ability to pivot and work in an agile way in a dynamic environment

What we offer you

A voice in the future of Fintech

Always‑on learning and development

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities to give back

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits

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