Talent Management Specialist II

HarbisonWalker International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading refractory products supplier in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, is seeking a Talent Management Specialist II for the Talent Acquisition team. This collaborative role is crucial for implementing succession planning and talent development strategies. Candidates should have 4–7 years of relevant experience, strong facilitation and communication skills, and a background in human resources or organizational development. The company offers a competitive compensation package and is committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in talent management or succession planning.
• Experience facilitating talent reviews with senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of talent assessment tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to identify critical roles and assess talent risk.
• Develop and maintain succession plans and career path discussions.
• Administer talent assessment tools and analyze succession data.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Cloud knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Management Specialist II. In this highly collaborative role, you will work closely with our business leaders to develop our internal talent through succession planning, talent development and analysis.

The Talent Management Specialist II is responsible for implementing and continuously improving the global succession planning and talent development strategy. This role will ensure leadership continuity and maintain strong internal talent pipelines. This role partners closely with business leaders and HR stakeholders to identify high-potential employees, assess critical roles, develop future leaders, and develop and align talent initiatives with the organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

Succession Planning and Talent Reviews

Partner with global, local business leaders and HR to identify critical roles, assess talent risk and bench strengths across the organization and employee development initiatives

• Develop, maintain, and update succession plans, including readiness levels and development pathways, ensuring processes are fair, inclusive, and consistent
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning including career path discussions, calibration sessions, and leadership discussions
• Track succession coverage and bench strength metrics; identify gaps and recommend practical solutions
• Coach leaders on talent identification, development, and succession best practices

Talent Development

• Partner with Learning & Development to manage leadership development programs to align training with operational and future capability needs
• Create and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for high-potential and critical-role talent
• Promote internal mobility and career pathing initiatives

Talent Assessment and Analytics

• Administer and interpret talent assessment tools (Harrison or other assessment)
• Analyze talent and succession data to assess readiness, development progress, and pipeline health
• Prepare clear, actionable dashboards, insights, and reports for HR and business leaders on a regular cadence

Requirements

• The Talent Management Specialist II requires 4–7 years of experience in talent management, succession planning, or leadership development in a global organization
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or related field, Master’s degree and professional certification (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) preferred
• Experience facilitating talent reviews and working with senior leaders
• Proven experience designing and implementing development programs
• Strong understanding of leadership competencies, talent assessment tools, and development methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a rapidly changing, complex environment
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal customers and Senior Management
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel within the organization, including presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization and to facilitate group discussions and serve as project lead as appropriate
• Ability to plan own work, pay close attention to detail and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to effectively market and promote the company in communities served
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Oracle Cloud (or other HRIS system) knowledge
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, and talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel and reaching with hands and arms; less than 1/3 of time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting with very limited exposure; less than 1/3 of time working in wet or humid conditions, extreme hot or cold, or outdoor weather conditions, exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise conditions

About Us

HWI, a member of Calderys

HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.

With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.

We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/