Talent Manager
As one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day. Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!
The Talent Manager serves as the steward of the organization's talent management strategy, designing and implementing programs that support employee growth, engagement, performance, and retention across the workforce. This position brings together performance management, succession planning, learning and development, employee engagement, and workforce planning to ensure employee capabilities align with organizational needs.
The Talent Manager works independently while partnering closely with leadership, providing insight into talent trends, employee engagement, workforce development, and organizational change. This position plays an important role in strengthening the employee experience and building a workforce prepared to meet the Town's evolving needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and create succession planning initiatives.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through development and retention.
- Manage performance appraisal systems that drive accountability and employee growth.
- Track and analyze performance metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of training and professional development programs.
- Create initiatives to increase employee satisfaction, motivation, and retention.
- Conduct engagement surveys and develop action plans based on results.
- Promote recognition programs.
- Oversee onboarding and assimilation programs for new hires.
- Monitor talent-related KPIs (turnover, engagement, internal mobility, training effectiveness).
- Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on talent trends and program effectiveness.
- Ensure talent programs comply with applicable employment laws and organizational policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
Minimum Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a relevant field
- Seven (7) years of Human Resources experience, preferably in the public sector
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential
Special Requirements:
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
The Town of Mooresville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, click the following link. Town of Mooresville Benefits Guide 2025-2026