Talent Management Leader: Growth & Development

Town of Mooresville; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

Medical plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Volunteer time-off

Vacation days

Holidays

Wellness Day

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 talent management programs across the workforce, aligning performance, succession, and learning initiatives with organizational goals. You will partner with leadership, oversee full employee lifecycle, measure KPIs, and drive retention and growth through targeted development, engagement surveys, and recognition programs.

This role requires a high school diploma with 10 years in HR; a bachelor’s degree and SHRM

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 10 years of HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or relevant field and seven years HR experience, preferably in the public sector.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential.

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 employee growth.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to identify trends and recommend 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 applicable employment laws and organizational policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Succession planning

Learning and development

Employee engagement

HR analytics

Change management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant field

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential

Job description

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Talent Manager to design and implement talent management programs across the workforce, aligning performance, succession, and learning initiatives with organizational goals. You will partner with leadership, oversee full employee lifecycle, measure KPIs, and drive retention and growth through targeted development, engagement surveys, and recognition programs.

This role requires a high school diploma with 10 years in HR; a bachelor’s degree and SHRM