Talent Management Advisor

Forward Air Corp.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Coppell, TX is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead talent management initiatives and organizational development across global teams. The role focuses on performance, engagement, retention, succession planning, and professional growth.

You will distill complex HR data into compelling narratives for leadership buy-in, manage cross-functional projects, and drive change in a matrixed, multinational environment. On-site work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field is required; graduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or similar roles.
• Experience supporting global HR processes in a matrixed, multinational environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic talent programs including performance management, engagement, retention, development, and succession planning.
• Partner with executives and HR leaders to develop enterprise-wide talent solutions.
• Oversee annual review processes, timelines, and data-informed decision making.

Skills

Talent Management

Organizational Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Data-Informed Storytelling

Project & Process Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud HCM

Workday

Bridge

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

• Locations 3200 OLYMPUS BOULEVARD, Dallas, TX, 75019, US
• Job Category Corporate: Individual Contributors
• Job Category Human Resources
• Job Function Talent Management

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted consultant and subject matter expert (SME) to business leaders, including executives, as well as HR leaders and business partners, in identifying talent opportunities and developing targeted, and enterprise-wide solutions.

Lead strategic program development, implementation, and optimization related to key talent programs, including but not limited to, performance management, employee engagement, retention, professional development, and succession planning.

Support the deployment and execution of the annual review process, ensuring timelines are met across all assigned client groups and locations.

Truncate talent and relevant data into actionable insights that inform leadership decision making and workforce planning.

Support organizational design in partnership with leaders and HR SMEs, assessing span of control, internal talent depth, skills gaps, etc.

Partner with Leadership Development and HR Business Partners in the development and delivery of professional development programming to address key business skills opportunities.

• Develop and implement onboarding programs that propel cultural assimilation and functional capability, while improving time-to-productivity for a variety of employee populations, including front-line workers, corporate employees, and leaders.
• Support the design, execution, and tracking of professional mentorship programs that strengthen functional capabilities across the organization.
• Partner with Communications SMEs, business leaders, and HRBPs to ensure change initiatives drive their intended business outcomes
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or Industrial Psychology, or related field required; Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in HR, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or similar roles.
• Prior experience supporting global HR processes or working in a matrixed, multinational environment preferred.
• Data-Informed Storytelling: Able to distill complex HR data into compelling narratives that enable leadership buy‑in and decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Proven ability to quickly build and leverage relationships based on mutual trust and respect, regardless of position, with a solutions‑forward approach.
• Project and Process Management: Exceptional at driving timelines, organizing complex inputs, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

HR Technology: Expertise with leading Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) / Human Capital Management (HCM) technologies (Oracle, Workday, SAP, etc.) and Learning Management Systems; we use Oracle Cloud HCM and Bridge.

• Data Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including but not limited to v/x lookups, pivot tables, etc.; Experience with visualization tools (i.e. PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical:Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in the job posting).
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel ~40% for related meetings, events, client engagements, workshops, etc.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.