HR Talent Managers Help Associates Set Course for Next Career Move
Looking to make the next step in your Exchange career? Unsure of where to start? The Exchange’s Human Resources Talent Managers have you covered.
Besides recruiting for positions at pay bands 3-2 and above, this team of career planning experts advises management and hourly associates on maximizing their career potential.
Through career interviews, Talent Managers let associates know where they stand competitively and what they can do to increase their competitiveness.
“HR-Talent identifies and refers internal candidates for PB 3-2 and above position vacancies using a competitive referral process. One point can make a difference between someone being in the pool for a job or not,” said Anna Jeffries, Chief of Career Assignments for Human Resources. “Talent Managers can help associates look at all the factors that go into that score and provide advice on what they can do to improve.”
Associates can view their competitive score in Employee Self Service by clicking “Am I Competitive” under “Career Decisions.” The score is made up of the following, with a total of 100 possible points:
- Up to 20 points for performance
- Up to 45 points for readiness rating
- Up to 15 points for PER grade
- Up to 5 points for breadth of experience
- Up to 5 points for depth of experience
- Up to 5 points for formal education
- Up to 3 points for professional certification/license
- Up to 2 points for deployment
Jeffries said some associates may already have credentials that aren’t yet represented on their scores that can increase their competitiveness, such as a professional certification or college degree. “Many times, associates will have a degree, but haven’t provided a copy of their official transcripts to the HR Support Center, so their degree isn’t coded to their official record,” Jeffries said. “That’s 3 or up to 5 points that isn’t accounted for in their competitive score.”
Talent managers can also help associates improve their interviewing and resume-writing skills, as well as learn how to get more exposure and visibility within the organization. They are available to guide associates in taking ownership of their careers, whether it be to pursue opportunities to deploy to contingency operations, relocate to different installations, or compete for advancement.
“If associates are PCSing, our relocation team will provide them with travel orders,” Jeffries said. “They can organize the movement of household goods and ensure they understand their entitlements. The Relocation Talent Manager is also a passport agent who coordinates the issuance of no-fee passports and visas. Depending on the country the associate is relocating to, there may be very specific or unique requirements, and we have people who can help navigate that.”
Jeffries said Talent Managers work with associates worldwide. Their influence is extensive, even sitting in on interviews for key positions, and working closely with senior leaders and hiring managers.
“At the end of the day, it’s about selecting the right person for the right job at the right time,” Jeffries said.
Meet the HR Talent Managers
Brian Lautieri – lautierib@aafes.com
Career Cones
Executive Staff
Executive Management
Retail Operations (PB 5)
Cynthia Horn – hornc@aafes.com
Career Cones
Human Resources
EEO
Education & Performance Improvement
Health Services
Marketing & Advertising
Buying & Merchandising
Curtis Harold – haroldc@aafes.com
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Information Technology
Amber Mitchell – mitchellambe@aafes.com
Career Cones
Finance & Accounting (PB 5/PB 4)
Deployment Recruiting
Esmeralda Nevels – nevelse@aafes.com
Career Cones
Hospitality & Restaurant Operations
Logistics
Andrea Silverhorn – silverhorna@aafes.com
Career Cones
Multimedia Communications
Retail Operations (PB 4)
Melvin Ruffin – ruffinmc@aafes.com
Career Cones
Services
Retail Specialists
Contracting
Melissa Morse – morseme@aafes.com
Career Cones
Administrative Services
Finance & Accounting (PB 3)
Retail Operations (PB 3)
Quality Assurance
Doug Cole – coledo@aafes.com
Career Cones
Audit
General Counsel
Loss Prevention
Real Estate
