Job ID: 1788936
Reference Code: ER-Talent-Program Specialist
Job Summary
A growing national business services organization is seeking a Talent Program Specialist to support high-impact talent management, performance, leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth initiatives. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a data-driven HR professional who enjoys building programs that improve engagement, strengthen career pathways, and help leaders make informed talent decisions.
The Talent Program Specialist will work closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional partners to design and manage programs that support employee development, recognition, performance management, and long-term workforce planning. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a values-driven culture focused on quality, integrity, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a visible impact in a stable, growing organization with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, and meaningful career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage talent programs that support engagement, recognition, performance management, career pathing, and employee growth.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reporting, analytics, program improvements, and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to leadership development, high-potential programs, talent reviews, competency frameworks, and succession planning initiatives.
- Analyze talent program data, build dashboards, and deliver insights related to retention, productivity, performance, and engagement.
- Coordinate employee engagement surveys, recognition programs, facilitation activities, vendor relationships, budgets, and program logistics.
- Partner with HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and business leaders to promote talent initiatives and ensure alignment across the organization.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $75,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Melbourne, FL.
- Hybrid schedule available for candidates based in Melbourne, FL.
- Highly qualified candidates outside the area may be considered for remote work.
- Multiple health plans, including a free employee-only option.
- Dental and vision coverage starting within 30 days.
- Free life insurance equal to annual salary.
- 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6%.
- Optional supplemental coverage for life, disability, accidents, and critical illness.
- Seven paid holidays plus paid time off.
- Paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement.
- Exclusive discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Design and execute talent programs focused on performance management, employee development, recognition, engagement, and career growth.
- Support succession planning, talent reviews, high-potential programs, competency frameworks, and leadership development initiatives.
- Build reports, dashboards, and analytics to guide decisions related to retention, productivity, engagement, and workforce performance.
- Coordinate program logistics, vendor relationships, surveys, budgets, records, and cross-functional communication.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience supporting talent initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, career development, employee engagement, or leadership development.
- 6-10 years of overall professional experience preferred based on role level.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
- Proficiency with HR systems and tools, with experience using platforms such as SurveyMonkey, UKG, Absorb, or Nectar helpful.
- Strong analytical ability with experience interpreting data and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate details, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with vendors and collaborating across HR, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and business leadership.
- Knowledge of employee engagement, recognition, talent development, and DEIB trends.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting talent programs in a multi-location or national organization.
- Hands-on experience with UKG, Absorb, Nectar, SurveyMonkey, or similar HR, learning, recognition, and survey platforms.
- Background in organizational development, leadership development, talent analytics, or employee experience programs.
- Experience building competency models, career pathing resources, dashboards, engagement reports, or succession planning tools.