University of Arkansas

The buyer seeks to redesign and modernize its talent management process for faculty and staff. The buyer wants to create a framework that improves performance, fosters growth and engagement, and provides clarity for individuals and teams. The buyer is looking for experience in designing and implementing talent management systems in an academic setting, preferably an R1 public institution. The buyer currently uses Workday as its talent management platform.

• 2/24/2025 - RFP Release Date
• 3/3/2025 - Last Date for Questions
• 3/17/2025 - Last Date for Addendum
• 4/7/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 4/21/2025 - Respondent Presentations
• 5/5/2025 - Notice of Intent to Award

• Conduct current state assessment and gap analysis of talent management program
• Create talent management philosophy and framework
• Design meaningful performance appraisal process for faculty and staff
• Develop competency framework and goal setting process
• Implement tiered rollout for staff first, then faculty
• Provide change management and communication support
• Deliver training on new processes and ideologies
• Integrate solution with existing Workday platform
• Offer ongoing support and assessment of implemented processes
• Foster environment of feedback, coaching, and professional development