Strategic Talent & Leadership Development Manager

City of Santa Fe Springs; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Town contribution

Multiple medical plans (HSA option)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

EAP

Volunteer Time-Off

Vacation days upfront 2026

Holidays & Floating Holiday

Bereavement leave

On-site clinic

Down payment assistance

Pet insurance

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Talent Manager to design and implement programs that boost employee growth, engagement, and retention across the workforce. You will integrate performance management, succession planning, and learning & development initiatives to align capabilities with organizational goals, advising leadership on talent trends and development opportunities.

This role emphasizes strategic, independent work and requires strong judgment balancing priorities with operational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 10 years of HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred; SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and create succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through development and retention.
• Manage performance appraisal systems that drive accountability and growth.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to identify trends and improvements.
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of training and professional development programs.
• Create initiatives to increase employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
• Conduct engagement surveys and develop action plans based on results.
• Promote recognition programs.
• Oversee onboarding and assimilation programs for new hires.
• Monitor talent-related KPIs (turnover, engagement, internal mobility, training effectiveness).
• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on talent trends and program effectiveness.
• Ensure talent programs comply with employment laws and policies.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Talent management

Employee engagement

Succession planning

Learning and development

Performance management

Organizational change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or relevant field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential (preferred)

Job description

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Talent Manager to design and implement programs that boost employee growth, engagement, and retention across the workforce. You will integrate performance management, succession planning, and learning & development initiatives to align capabilities with organizational goals, advising leadership on talent trends and development opportunities.

This role emphasizes strategic, independent work and requires strong judgment balancing priorities with operational