Internal Talent Mobility Lead

Carhartt•Dearborn, MI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Talent Mobility Lead designs, implements, and continuously improves Carhartt’s approach to career growth, internal talent movement, and high-potential talent development. The role creates pathways that help associates explore career opportunities, understand the skills and competencies they need to develop, and navigate meaningful growth experiences. It also helps strengthen internal talent pipelines and succession readiness. As a strategic partner across People & Impact—including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning and Leadership Development, and People Operations—the Lead translates workforce needs and associate aspirations into practical career development tools, programs, and talent experiences that support associate growth and business performance. The position is based in Dearborn, Michigan, and is hybrid, with associates working on-site regularly as needed for work activities. Carhartt is a tobacco-free workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in Human Resources, with responsibilities such as talent management, career development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, learning and development, workforce planning, or related disciplines.
Experience designing and managing enterprise programs and processes.
Strong consulting, relationship management, and stakeholder influence skills.
Experience leveraging data and insights to inform talent decisions and program improvements.
Strong communication, facilitation, and change management capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive outcomes across a complex stakeholder environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with internal mobility, career frameworks, career pathing, and rotational and/or high-potential development programs.
Experience supporting enterprise change and adoption initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of career development, internal mobility, redeployment, and high-potential talent programs.
Provide input into the strategy and design of career development and talent programs.
Develop and maintain career frameworks, tools, resources, and guidance to help associates understand career paths, growth opportunities, and development options.
Identify and develop programs or policies to redeploy associates whose work is changing due to business transformation, an evolving operating model, capability needs, or technology adoption.
Partner with Compensation, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, Learning and Leadership Development, and business leaders to align career growth opportunities with job architecture, workforce planning, and talent strategies.
Drive programs and processes that increase internal movement, career exploration, succession readiness, and associate development.
Design and manage experiences that support the identification, development, and engagement of high-potential talent.
Consult with and guide leaders and associates on career development, talent movement, and advancement opportunities.
Use data, insights, and stakeholder feedback to drive adoption, measure impact, and continually evolve the internal mobility strategy.
Analyze mobility, talent, succession, and career development data to identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations.
Develop communications, training, and change management plans to increase awareness, understanding, and use of career development resources and programs.
Monitor program effectiveness through KPIs, stakeholder feedback, and associate insights, and implement enhancements as needed.
Research external trends and best practices to continually evolve career development and internal talent marketplace capabilities.