Talent and Development Manager

Position Summary

The Talent and Development Manager, is responsible for developing and executing talent management strategies that align with the organization’s business goals and growth objectives. This role focuses on attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging top talent, as well as enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering a high-performance culture. This role will work closely with senior leadership and HR teams to ensure talent practices and initiatives drive business success.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in talent management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing talent strategies that drive business success.
• Strong experience with leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
  
  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or other relevant certifications in HR or talent management.
• Coaching certifications or related leadership development credentials are a plus.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Talent Strategy Development and Execution:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive talent management strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand talent needs and business priorities, ensuring talent management initiatives directly support business objectives.
• Oversee workforce planning, talent forecasting, and succession planning to ensure the right talent is in place to meet short- and long-term business needs.
• Advise leadership on employee performance, offering guidance on performance management processes, talent reviews, and employee development programs.
• Lead efforts to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through organizational design, job role alignment, and leadership initiatives.
• Work with business leaders to identify and implement change management strategies that support business transformations and foster a positive organizational culture.
  
  

Talent Acquisition And Onboarding

• Work closely with the HR and leadership team to ensure alignment between talent acquisition efforts and the company’s talent strategy including pipeline partnership programs (ie community, colleges, etc).
• Lead full cycle recruiting and onboarding process for executive leadership roles.
• Provide an extraordinary candidate and employee experience by highlighting the company’s culture, performance expectations, and development opportunities.
• Lead recruitment strategies and manage relationships with recruitment vendors and field HR team to ensure top talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine the organization's staffing needs and create a strategic plan for talent acquisition.
• Create accurate and compelling job descriptions that align with business needs and attract the right candidates.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to source, attract, and hire top talent across various platforms (e.g., job boards, social media, recruitment agencies).
• Oversee the interviewing and selection process, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and values. This includes assessing candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Enhance the organization’s employer brand by promoting a positive work environment and company culture to attract high-quality candidates.
  
  

Leadership Development

• Design, implement and own leadership development programs aimed at building leadership capabilities across all levels through learning and mentorship.
• Manage the identification and development of high-potential employees, ensuring a strong pipeline for future leadership roles.
• Facilitate leadership training programs, assessment facilitation, executive coaching, and mentoring initiatives to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Create training content and facilitate learning through appropriate avenues.
• Work directly with vendors in order to recommend preferred relationships to foster learning in alignment with talent strategy.
• Responsible for programs supporting sponsored and/or relocated talent.
  
  

Talent Analytics And Reporting

• Lead Affirmative Action Program within the organization.
• Use data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of talent management initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, provide insights, and make recommendations that inform business and HR strategy.
• Work with HR teams to develop and implement effective reporting mechanisms to track employee metrics (turnover, performance, engagement, etc.) and improve decision-making.
• Monitor and report on industry trends and workforce data to ensure talent strategies and align with business goals.
  
  

Other duties and projects as assigned.

General Expectations

• Demonstrate excellent communications (verbal, written) skills with a strong leader presence
• Advance skills with MS Office Suite and training related software and systems
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Conform to all aspects of OFS’ “Standards of Conduct”