Senior Specialist, Talent Strategy

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, a leader in technology and innovation, seeks an experienced talent management professional to support the execution of the organization's talent strategy. You will partner with business leaders to strengthen leadership pipelines, employee development, and business performance.

The role focuses on data-driven decision making, workforce planning, and continuous improvement across the talent lifecycle, with domestic travel of less than 20% and an office-based work environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Specialized Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MBA or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, or related People & Culture functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational capability assessments across assigned functions.
• Partners with HR leaders and Centers of Expertise to identify opportunities and development priorities.
• Develops insights, metrics, dashboards, and reports to support workforce planning and data-driven decisions.
• Coordinates leadership development and high-potential talent programs to support engagement and retention.
• Supports performance management processes, calibration activities, and talent analytics.
• Leads cross-functional projects from planning to implementation and evaluates program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Employee performance management

Organizational development

People analytics

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Succession planning

Talent assessment

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Specialized degree: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MBA or related field

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

Location: Atlanta Battery or Carrollton HQ

Apply in-depth knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and talent analytics to support the execution of the organization's talent strategy. Partners with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Expertise to identify talent needs, assess organizational capability, and implement programs that strengthen leadership pipelines, employee development, engagement, and business performance. Works independently with minimal guidance and serves as a key resource for talent initiatives, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across the talent lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates talent reviews, succession planning, organizational capability assessments, and other enterprise talent initiatives across assigned functions.
• Partners with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Expertise to identify talent opportunities, organizational risks, and development priorities that strengthen engagement, inclusion, and business performance.
• Develops talent, inclusion, and team member experience insights, metrics, dashboards, and reports to support workforce planning and data-driven decision making.
• Coordinates leadership development, high-potential talent, career development, and team member experience programs that support engagement, growth, and retention.
• Supports performance management and talent planning processes, including calibration activities, talent assessments, leader enablement, and talent analytics.
• Supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent, inclusion, and team member experience initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and organizational effectiveness.
• Leads or supports cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, stakeholder communications, and key deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements that enhance organizational capability, team member experience, and business results.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field

5-7 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Talent management, succession planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance management, workforce planning, or related People & Culture functions

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MBA, or related field

8-11 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Experience supporting enterprise talent strategy, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives within a complex, multi-site organization.

Certificates/Licenses:

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic - less than 20% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Analytical Skills

Employee Performance Management

Organizational Development

People Analytics

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Succession Planning

Talent Assessment

Workforce Planning

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.