Skill

Succession Planning

Human Resources and People Operations

Succession planning is a strategic process organizations use to identify and develop internal employees who can fill key leadership or critical roles when current leaders retire, leave, or are promoted. HR professionals and executives use it to ensure business continuity, reduce disruption from unexpected departures, and build a pipeline of trained talent. It typically involves talent assessments, mentorship programs, and structured development plans for high-potential employees.

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Succession Planning in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles: 8
Employers: 8
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open roles requiring Succession Planning (8)

Human Resources Specialist (SES Program Manager)

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Fort Belvoir, VA · $143,913 – $187,093

This role manages succession planning and executive talent development for Senior Executive Service positions within a federal agency, overseeing recruitment, classification, compensation, and performance management. It suits experienced HR professionals with expertise in executive-level workforce strategy and federal compensation systems.

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HR Business Partner

Perforce

Minneapolis, MN · $109,850 – $155,000

Perforce is looking for an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, combining people strategy with business goals to drive organizational impact. The role blends hands-on HR execution—managing performance, talent development, and employee relations—with data-driven insights and change leadership to solve business challenges.

Listed on Perforce’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Director, HRBP

Beckman Coulter

Deer Park, Illinois, United States · $230,000 – $250,000

Strategic HR leader who advises senior management on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and large-scale transformation to drive business performance across global operations. Suited for experienced HR professionals who want to influence enterprise strategy and build organizational capability at a major diagnostics company.

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Director, HR Business Partner - Technology

Ibotta

Full-time · Denver, CO · $150,000 – $170,000 · Remote

This is a senior HR strategic role leading people operations for Ibotta's technology division, reporting to the CTO. The ideal candidate combines deep HR expertise with the ability to translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management initiatives that drive company growth.

Listed on Ibotta’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Sr. Manager, Talent Management, Singapore

Lego USA

This role develops talent management strategies and succession plans for leaders across Asia-Pacific, building pipelines and improving organizational readiness through data-informed decisions and stakeholder partnerships. It suits experienced talent professionals who can blend strategic frameworks with regional business needs while working independently with senior leaders.

Listed on Lego USA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner

Moderna

$272,200 – $490,100

This Vice President role leads Moderna's HR strategy for major business units, advising executives on organizational design, talent strategy, and workforce transformation while championing the integration of AI and digital capabilities across the company. The position suits experienced HR leaders who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and can translate business priorities into people strategies that drive innovation and organizational agility.

Listed on Moderna’s careers site · Apply there ↗

SAP SuccessFactors Consultant

Accenture

Accenture is seeking an experienced consultant to lead HR transformation projects using SAP SuccessFactors, designing and implementing solutions across employee management, recruiting, learning, and compensation modules for multinational clients. This role suits someone with deep SuccessFactors expertise who thrives in complex advisory settings and wants to mentor others while shaping enterprise HR strategy.

Listed on Accenture’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Head of Talent Management Programs and PMO

Duolingo

Full-time · Pittsburgh, PA · $183,200 – $274,800

Lead the design and execution of Duolingo's talent management systems, including performance frameworks, succession planning, and manager enablement, while overseeing a disciplined PMO that keeps initiatives on track. This role suits someone with deep HR expertise and operational rigor who thrives orchestrating complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.

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Asked for alongside Succession Planning

Measured from the 8 open roles that name Succession Planning — not from a curated list.

Change Management3 roles37.5%
Organizational Design3 roles37.5%
People Analytics3 roles37.5%
Workforce Planning3 roles37.5%

Roles that use Succession Planning

Employers hiring for Succession Planning

8 in total, most open roles first.

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