Talent Management Specialist

Technical Professionals Group • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Talent Management Specialist supports a large copper mining operation by designing, coordinating, and executing Talent Management programs and initiatives, with a primary focus on onboarding, employee experience, and cross-functional special projects. The role coordinates projects from planning through implementation, partners with HR and business teams, and identifies opportunities to simplify and standardize processes. It helps ensure employees and leaders receive timely, consistent support while maintaining accurate records, clear documentation, and appropriate follow-through.

The Specialist coordinates end-to-end onboarding, supports orientation, leads and coordinates Talent Management projects, and partners with HR functions and operational teams to gather requirements and resolve issues. The role reviews processes, recommends and implements improvements, develops and maintains process documentation and tools, coordinates project communications and implementation, and supports employee lifecycle processes and HR transactions. It also maintains and audits employee and program data in HR systems, prepares reports, supports compliance and audit initiatives, and builds effective working relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in HR operations, Talent Management, business process improvement, project coordination, workflow administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, consistency, or service quality.
• Experience coordinating projects from planning through implementation, including managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communication, and follow-through.
• Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to learn new systems, evaluate available tools, and identify opportunities to streamline or automate recurring tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other tools used to manage information, workflows, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to document processes, develop clear instructions, and support the adoption of new workflows and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders in both languages.
• Experience supporting Talent Management programs, employee orientation, onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, or HR operations.
• Experience with HRIS/HCM systems, onboarding technology, workflow tools, employee data management, or HR reporting.
• Experience documenting procedures, standardizing processes, coordinating audits, or implementing process improvements.
• Experience replacing manual or spreadsheet-based processes with standardized, automated, or technology-enabled solutions.
• Project management training or experience using project tracking tools.
• Experience supporting employees and leaders across multiple locations or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding, including new-hire communications, orientation, required documentation, system workflows, and coordination with HR, hiring leaders, Payroll, Benefits, IT, and other partners.
• Facilitate or support new-employee orientation and onboarding activities, ensuring information is accurate, engaging, and aligned with customer practices and culture.
• Lead and coordinate special projects and Talent Management initiatives, including defining project plans, milestones, deliverables, stakeholders, communications, and follow-up.
• Partner across HR functions and operational teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, align stakeholders, and keep projects moving toward agreed outcomes.
• Review existing processes to identify gaps, duplication, delays, and opportunities for improvement; recommend and help implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, checklists, templates, presentations, and other tools that support consistency across sites and departments.
• Coordinate project communications, meetings, action items, status updates, and implementation activities; escalate risks or barriers when needed.
• Support employee lifecycle processes and related HR transactions, ensuring information is complete, accurate, timely, and handled in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain and audit employee and program data in HR systems; prepare reports, track completion, and help ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support HR process reviews, audits, and compliance initiatives by gathering documentation, monitoring completion, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, HR colleagues, and external partners while providing responsive, service-oriented support.
• Perform other Talent Management and HR project responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed