Talent Management & Performance Analytics Specialist

Salt River Project; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project seeks a Talent Management HR Specialist to advance enterprise talent programs with a focus on performance management and succession planning. You will apply strong analytical thinking to interpret program data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights informing talent decisions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise to enable execution and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of HR experience (HR Analyst, HR Generalist, or similar role preferred).
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 including CoPilot, Excel (data tracking, reporting, analysis) and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute key components of performance management and succession planning programs, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.
• Partner with Program Managers to operationalize program plans and ensure consistent application of processes across business groups.
• Monitor and track progress across talent cycles, identifying risks or delays and escalating as appropriate.
• Maintain and manage program data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for reporting and analysis.
• Analyze program data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and gaps; sharing insights and recommendations with Program Managers.
• Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Translate data into actionable insights and recommended actions to improve program effectiveness.
• Coordinate and drive cross-functional deliverables, maintaining visibility into progress and key dependencies.
• Analyze and validate talent program data to identify trends, risks, gaps, and decision impacts.
• Provide data-driven insights to support Program Managers and HR partners in talent discussions and decision-making.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Salt River Project seeks a Talent Management HR Specialist to advance enterprise talent programs with a focus on performance management and succession planning. You will apply strong analytical thinking to interpret program data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights informing talent decisions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise to enable execution and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quality delivery and