Job Description

Talent Management Specialist

Location: Franklin, TN (Hybrid)

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Talent Management Specialist to lead the development and implementation of strategic talent initiatives. This role will focus on crafting job descriptions, competency frameworks, career development paths, and succession planning strategies—contributing to a supportive, future-ready work environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in human resources, organizational development, or talent strategy, along with hands-on experience in areas like job architecture, skills mapping, and workforce planning. You’ll collaborate with HR teams, leaders, and department stakeholders to align talent solutions with business objectives and foster long-term growth and engagement across the organization.

This is a unique opportunity to shape talent development efforts in a collaborative and mission-driven culture, with a tangible impact on employee growth, retention, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Description & Competency Model Development:

• Create and maintain detailed job descriptions aligned with organizational goals and industry standards
• Develop competency models outlining the skills, knowledge, and behaviors needed for success in each role
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to ensure role clarity and cross-departmental alignment

Career Development & Progression Planning:

• Design career pathways that promote internal growth and advancement opportunities
• Coordinate with Learning & Development teams to align upskilling initiatives with career goals
• Conduct skills assessments to identify talent gaps and future capability needs

Succession Planning & Talent Pipeline:

• Lead the design and execution of succession planning strategies to strengthen the leadership pipeline
• Identify high-potential talent and partner with leadership to support their professional development
• Use internal mobility data to recommend retention strategies and career advancement initiatives

Employee Experience & Engagement Support:

• Collaborate with HR and engagement teams to integrate career development into broader employee experience strategies
• Develop tools and resources for career coaching and internal growth
• Support managers in conducting talent conversations, performance reviews, and promotion planning

Data & Insights for Talent Strategy:

• Use HR metrics and analytics to track trends and measure the impact of talent programs
• Deliver insights and presentations to senior stakeholders to support evidence-based talent decisions
• Stay informed on evolving best practices in HR, talent development, and organizational design

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in talent management, workforce planning, or related HR roles
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is a plus)
• Proficiency in job architecture design, competency modeling, and strategic workforce planning
• Experience using HR platforms, analytics tools, and learning management systems
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities
• Analytical thinker with a track record of using data to inform HR decisions
• Agile and proactive, with a passion for creating scalable and impactful talent solutions
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or specialized credentials in talent management are a plus

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to shape meaningful talent strategies in a supportive and innovation-focused environment. If you're motivated to build high-impact programs that enhance the employee journey and empower growth at every level, we’d love to hear from you.

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