Talent Manager

City of Sioux Falls•City of Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Manager for Employee Relations serves as a strategic partner and subject-matter expert in fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace. This role oversees key employee relations programs and leads initiatives that support organizational culture, employee well-being, and effective labor-management relationships. The Talent Manager provides guidance to leaders and employees, ensures consistent application of policies, and manages assigned workforce programs with a focus on fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business or public administration, or related field.
At least five (5) years of human resource management experience, program administration, and/or managerial capacity.
Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, with experience in recruitment, performance management, employee development, and employee relations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employment, compensation, labor, and benefit and pension programs.
Knowledge of and ability to use Windows-based business software applications.
Skill and ability to prepare, interpret, and understand legal, financial, and technical reports, research papers, and documents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to draft, proof, and construct professional documents and correspondence.
Effective organizational skills including ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and adaptability to changing priorities to meet demands of the business.

Nice To Haves

Experience in specific position description areas; i.e., labor relations and/or employment, is desirable.
Strong emotional intelligence and empathy skills.
Good organization, interpersonal, diplomacy, and listening skills.
Thorough knowledge of employee engagement best practices.
Thorough knowledge of recruiting practices and techniques including digital and social media.
Must have mobility and ability to perform field duties in various locations throughout the city.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner and subject-matter expert in fostering a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.
Oversee key employee relations programs.
Lead initiatives that support organizational culture, employee well-being, and effective labor-management relationships.
Provide guidance to leaders and employees.
Ensure consistent application of policies.
Manage assigned workforce programs with a focus on fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement talent strategies that support organizational goals.
Effect good employee relations including the ability to function effectively in confrontational situations.
Develop and conduct training seminars and make presentations.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected, appointive, midmanagement, and hourly employees.
Maintain confidentiality and integrity of the Human Resources department.