Manager Talent Management

Sonepar•Albuquerque, NM

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager Talent Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading talent strategies that support Summit's long-term growth objectives. This position oversees talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, talent reviews, workforce planning, internal mobility, and associate development initiatives. The role partners with business leaders to ensure Summit has the right talent, in the right roles, at the right time while fostering a culture of continuous development, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This leader serves as a strategic advisor to leadership and drives initiatives that strengthen the organization's leadership pipeline and talent readiness.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational development, or Human Resources functions.
Strong knowledge of talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and workforce planning.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and facilitate executive-level talent discussions.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities with experience interpreting workforce and talent metrics.
Ability to build talent strategies aligned to business growth objectives.
Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Advanced proficiency in HR technology platforms, talent management systems, and reporting tools.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving organizational change.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
Experience leading talent reviews and succession planning processes.
Experience with SonePeople, SuccessFactors, or similar talent management platforms.
Experience supporting multi-site operations.
Experience designing leadership development or emerging leader programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Talent Acquisition team to ensure exceptional customer service and delivery of hiring objectives.
Own the overall talent management strategy, including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Facilitate annual talent review processes, calibration sessions, and 9-box assessments across the organization.
Partner with business leaders to identify critical roles, succession risks, and development needs.
Develop and maintain succession plans for key leadership and hard-to-fill positions.
Create and manage high-potential associate development programs and internal talent pipelines.
Drive career pathing and internal mobility initiatives that support retention and associate growth.
Analyze workforce data, talent metrics, turnover trends, succession readiness, and recruiting effectiveness; develop action plans based on findings.
Partner with Learning & Development to design leadership development programs and targeted development experiences.
Ensure talent assessment processes, development planning, and career aspiration discussions are executed consistently throughout the organization.
Lead recruiting strategy, sourcing initiatives, college recruiting, military recruiting, and talent community development.
Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and future talent needs.
Manage external recruiting vendors, assessment providers, and strategic talent partners.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean process excellence within Talent Management and Human Resources.