Talent Management Specialist

Napoleon•Barrie, ON

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Management Specialist plays a key role within the HR Centre of Excellence (COE), supporting the design, coordination, and execution of enterprise-wide talent management programs. This role contributes to building leadership capability and strengthening organizational effectiveness through core people programs including engagement, performance management, and talent development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in business administration and/or Human Resources
Minimum 3 years of experience in Talent Management, HR, or related discipline
Experience supporting enterprise HR programs (performance, engagement, talent reviews)
Experience applying adult learning principles (e.g., instructional design, facilitation, or learning experience design) to develop engaging, practical learning solutions for leaders

Nice To Haves

Exposure to learning and development or leadership programs is an asset
Experience in content creation and HR program roll out is an asset

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute defined components of core talent management programs, while partnering with COE leads on design and HRBPs on adoption including: Engagement (survey administration, insights, tools, corporate insights.) Performance Management Talent Reviews & Succession Planning
Deliver comprehensive program assets and guidance to empower leaders and Associates during all phases of the performance life cycle.
Support annual and cyclical talent processes across the organization
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and COE teams to ensure program alignment and adoption
Create engaging training materials, toolkits, presentations, and resources to support initiatives and HR Business Partner (HRBP) Train-the-Trainer program rollouts.
Track and report on key talent metrics and program effectiveness
Support initiatives that build leadership capabilities aligned to the organization’s leadership framework
Assist in embedding leadership capabilities across the talent lifecycle (hiring, development, performance, succession)
Contribute to tools, templates, and resources that reinforce leadership expectations
Support onboarding/orientation programs to ensure strong Associate experience
Coordinate and support delivery of leadership development programs
Support the coordination of internal training programs
Identify opportunities for future learning and development initiatives based on business needs
Partner with internal stakeholders to support evolving L&D strategy
Translate talent strategies into leader-ready tools and practical resources.
Design materials that enable the HRBPs to effectively deliver and sustain programs. (presentations, toolkits, guides, communications)
Ensure simplicity, usability, and consistency across all talent materials and alignment with organizational priorities
Develop and maintain high-quality content for enterprise HR and leadership initiatives
Contribute to enterprise initiatives including culture, engagement, and leadership effectiveness
Create COE content to support transition of learning to (HRBP) Business Partners and (HRSS) HR Shared Services
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to ensure effective implementation and adoption of talent programs
Collaborate with other COEs (Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition) to ensure an integrated people strategy
Act as a support resource to ensure smooth implementation of talent program
Analyze talent data (engagement, performance, succession, turnover) to identify trends, risks and opportunities
Develop and maintain simple, actionable dashboards to support HRBPs in decision-making
Translate data into clear insights and practical recommendations to improve talent outcomes
Support preparation of talent insights for executive and leadership discussions
Monitor program effectiveness and adoption, identifying areas for continuous improvement

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – 100% of premiums paid by the Company!
Long Term Disability Protection
Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits
Employee & Family Assistance Program for mental health and well-being (EAP)
Training Allowance and continuous learning opportunities and programs
Leadership development and mentorship programs
Clear pathways for advancement
Appreciation events, raffles, and team building activities
Napoleon Cares – A fund sponsored by Associates to help Associates in times of need
Competitive total compensation package, inclusive of bonus opportunity
Retirement savings plan with matching Company contributions (RRSP/DPSP)
Exclusive Associate discounts on our award-winning products