Talent Management Partner

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent Management Partner Lead based in the United States.

• Drive succession readiness across assigned North American client groups by building and maintaining strong successor pipelines for critical roles and strengthening organizational bench strength.
• Lead talent reviews, calibration sessions, and the identification, assessment, and development of critical and high-potential talent in partnership with HR Business Partners.
• Serve as a dedicated talent management advisor to HRBPs, helping translate business priorities and critical-role requirements into actionable talent strategies.
• Build, monitor, and continuously improve succession readiness plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Assess organizational structures and capability gaps, using evidence-based insights to recommend appropriate interventions.
• Execute targeted retention strategies, including stay interviews, flight-risk identification, and interventions designed to support critical talent retention.
• Connect high-potential and critical talent with stretch assignments, mobility opportunities, and cross-functional experiences that accelerate development and readiness.
• Design and support targeted development programs with Learning & Development and HRBP partners to address identified capability gaps.
• Produce and maintain talent health, pipeline readiness, and bench-strength reporting, translating data into clear recommendations for HR leadership and business partners.
• Track follow-through on talent review action plans and promote accountability for critical talent outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, establishing clear expectations, performance goals, development plans, and an effective team operating rhythm.
• Hire, onboard, and integrate new team members as the function grows while establishing scalable workflows and team standards.
• Serve as a senior thought partner to the Global Talent Management leadership team and contribute to the broader strategic direction of the talent management function.
• Build trusted relationships with HRBPs and senior stakeholders, communicating talent health, succession risks, and pipeline readiness through concise, data-driven narratives.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and other HR centers of excellence to identify and implement high-impact talent interventions.
• Champion consistent adoption of talent management frameworks, tools, processes, and standards across supported business groups.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years focused on talent management, organizational development, or a closely related specialty.
• Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating talent reviews, succession planning processes, and high-potential identification and development programs.
• Proven ability to consult with and influence senior HR Business Partners and stakeholders on talent strategy, critical-role planning, and workforce capability.
• Previous experience managing or leading HR teams, including setting objectives, developing employees, coaching performance, and driving accountability.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience translating talent data, succession metrics, and bench-strength information into practical strategic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong expertise in talent strategy, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and critical-talent development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and build effective partnerships across a matrixed organization.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee, talent, and organizational information.
• Strong performance orientation, organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a distributed, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization, particularly within manufacturing, technology, or defense/aerospace, is preferred.
• A master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or an MBA with an HR concentration is preferred.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a recognized talent management or coaching credential is preferred.
• Familiarity with psychometric and assessment tools used for talent identification and succession calibration is advantageous.
• Experience building or scaling a talent management function or team is a plus.

• Travel across North America may be required to support talent reviews, stakeholder engagement, and team collaboration.