Talent Development Manager

Atlantic Alumina - Gramercy Operations; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major industrial facility in Gramercy, Louisiana is seeking a dynamic Talent Development Manager to lead employee growth and talent management. You will oversee recruitment, performance management, and succession planning while fostering an inclusive culture. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and 5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. This role includes supervisory responsibilities and is essential in shaping the workforce strategy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Talent Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Manage performance evaluations and training needs.
• Develop talent strategy and succession planning.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR platforms

Job description

Atalco Gramercy, LLC is seeking a dynamic and self-driven Human Resources professional to lead talent development at our Gramercy facility. As the Talent Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce by identifying, cultivating, and managing talent across the organization. Partnering closely with site leadership, you’ll help drive our mission, vision, and strategic goals through thoughtful people development.

In this role, you’ll evaluate and enhance processes across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to development and succession planning. Your primary focus will be on building robust programs that support employee growth and long-term organizational success.

The ideal candidate will champion an inclusive, high-performance culture and serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership. This position oversees one direct report and three indirect reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruitment and Hiring: Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and effective onboarding of new hires. Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in hiring and talent management processes.

• Performance Management: Provide guidance on performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback mechanisms.

• Identifying Training Needs and Program Evaluation:

• Proactively identify organizational training needs and skill gaps through methods such as employee surveys, performance data analysis, and cost-benefit assessments across departments

• Develop and recommend targeted solutions to address identified gaps, enhance workforce capabilities, and support overall organizational performance.

• Lead the continuous evaluation of training program effectiveness by:

• Gathering and analyzing feedback from employees and leadership

• Tracking key performance indicators and learning metrics

• Measuring return on investment (ROI) to ensure alignment with strategic goals and desired outcomes

• Talent Strategy Development:

• Ensure all talent initiatives align with the company’s mission, vision, and long-term objectives

• Integrate development efforts into broader workforce planning and succession strategies

• Create and implement a variety of learning opportunities (onsite, offsite, seminars, workshops)

• Customize programs to meet departmental and individual development needs

• Establish clear, measurable goals to guide employee advancement

• Define career pathways and competencies required for growth within specific roles

• Partner with leaders across departments to co-develop:

• Training plans tailored to operational needs

• Mentorship frameworks that support knowledge transfer

• Career development plans that promote internal mobility and retention

• Succession Planning: Lead strategic succession planning efforts to ensure leadership continuity and prepare the next generation of organizational leaders.

• Evaluate current workforce to identify high-potential employees

• Provide access to mentorship, stretch assignments, and leadership training

• Align individual growth plans with organizational needs and future roles

• Reduce operational disruptions by proactively preparing for key role transitions

• Rewards and Recognition: Enhance employee recognition and reward programs to motivate and retain talent.

• Best Practices: Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices and implementing new strategies to improve the effectiveness of training programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is supervisory with one direct report and three indirect reports with the opportunity to increase the team headcount as the role develops.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must successfully complete Atalco Gramercy’s required drug screening and physical examination.
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) training to be completed upon hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet Explorer, and other general-purpose and industry-specific software. Experience with HR platforms, data analysis tools, and learning management systems (LMS) is highly beneficial.
• Solid understanding of document control practices, particularly as they relate to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Training Plans, and Company Policies.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must be proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for seminars, training programs, and ongoing professional development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentations to diverse audiences—including leadership, technical teams, and non-technical staff.
• Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and supports others. Demonstrates strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Design, Education, Business Administration or related.
• Relevant 5 years’ experience in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Talent Management.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret information. Ability to write reports and basics business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 100 feet. Must possess ability to carry and utilize all required personal protective equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions. Working in non-hazardous high-dust environments and/or wearing a dust mask may be required.