Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Programs

Sager; Norwell, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)/Roth plan with matching

Healthcare Savings Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous training opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power and electromechanical components, is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Strategy in Norwell, MA. This hybrid role partners with HR leadership to shape enterprise-wide talent initiatives, from recruitment to leadership development, with travel 5–10%.

You will build talent pipelines, university partnerships, and early-career programs, driving workforce planning and employer branding across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, talent management, learning & development, or related HR functions.
• Proven success developing and implementing talent strategies that support business growth.
• Experience building talent pipelines, internship programs, university partnerships, or early-career initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business and HR leaders to identify future talent needs and critical skill requirements.
• Utilize workforce analytics to inform recruiting, development, and succession planning strategies.
• Build external networks and industry relationships that strengthen future talent pipelines.
• Develop solutions that align talent strategies with organizational growth objectives.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Drive recruiting initiatives for technical, operations, sales, marketing, and corporate functions.
• Enhance employer branding and candidate experience to strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice.
• Build trusted partnerships with hiring leaders to support workforce planning and hiring success.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Lead and expand internship, co-op, and early-career development programs.
• Build strategic partnerships with universities, technical schools, and industry organizations.
• Create talent pipelines that convert emerging talent into long-term contributors.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, campus recruiting events, and networking opportunities.
• Leverage and coordinate existing programs within our broader family of specialist organizations.
• Collaborate with HR Partners and leaders to support learning strategies across the employee lifecycle.
• Enhance onboarding, technical training, and career development programs.
• Promote effective use of learning technologies and development resources.
• Establish program metrics and continuously improve outcomes through data-driven insights.
• Support the creation of career pathways across sales, operations, supply chain, and corporate functions.
• Develop competency frameworks and skills models that support employee growth.
• Create communication strategies that increase awareness of career opportunities across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, development, and internal mobility.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting partners, universities, and training providers.

Skills

Talent strategy development

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

8+ years HR experience

Job description

Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power and electromechanical components, is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Strategy in Norwell, MA. This hybrid role partners with HR leadership to shape enterprise-wide talent initiatives, from recruitment to leadership development, with travel 5–10%.

You will build talent pipelines, university partnerships, and early-career programs, driving workforce planning and employer branding across the organization.