Talent Management Specialist

Location: Barrie, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Reports To: Manager, Talent Management

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Management Specialist to support a growing and evolving Human Resources function. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about talent development, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational growth. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting enterprise-wide talent management initiatives, helping strengthen leadership capabilities, and enhancing the overall employee experience. Working closely with HR Business Partners and cross-functional HR teams, you will help translate talent strategies into practical programs, tools, and resources that drive adoption and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

 

The ideal candidate brings a combination of talent management expertise, learning and development knowledge, strong content development skills, and the ability to turn data and insights into actionable recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support key talent management programs, including employee engagement, performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning.
• Support annual and cyclical talent processes, ensuring programs are delivered consistently and effectively across the organization.
• Develop program guidance, toolkits, presentations, and resources to support leaders and employees throughout the performance management lifecycle.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to drive program alignment, implementation, and adoption.
• Track key talent metrics and evaluate program effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support initiatives that strengthen leadership capabilities and align with organizational leadership expectations.
• Help integrate leadership capabilities across the talent lifecycle, including recruitment, development, performance, and succession planning.
• Coordinate leadership development programs, internal training initiatives, and onboarding and orientation activities.
• Develop tools, templates, and learning resources that reinforce leadership expectations and support effective people management.
• Identify opportunities for future learning and development initiatives based on organizational and business needs.
• Translate talent strategies into practical, user-friendly resources that enable leaders and HR teams to implement programs effectively.
• Create engaging training materials, presentations, toolkits, guides, communications, and other learning resources.
• Support the development and delivery of train-the-trainer resources for HR Business Partners.
• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design practices to create accessible, engaging, and effective learning solutions.
• Maintain high-quality, consistent content aligned with organizational priorities and enterprise HR initiatives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to support the successful implementation and ongoing adoption of talent management programs.
• Develop resources that facilitate the transition of learning and program delivery to HR Business Partners and HR Shared Services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Benefits, to support an integrated people strategy.
• Provide program support and guidance to ensure effective execution and continuous improvement of talent initiatives.
• Contribute to broader organizational initiatives focused on culture, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Analyze talent data related to employee engagement, performance, succession planning, and turnover to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain accessible dashboards and reports that support HR Business Partners in data-informed decision-making.
• Translate data into clear insights and practical recommendations to improve talent outcomes.
• Support the preparation of talent insights for leadership and executive discussions.
• Monitor program adoption and effectiveness, recommending improvements where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Talent Management, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide HR programs, particularly performance management, employee engagement, talent reviews, or succession planning.
• Experience applying adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation, or learning experience design to develop practical learning solutions for leaders.
• Strong content development skills, including creating presentations, training materials, toolkits, guides, and communications.
• Experience supporting HR program implementation, rollout, and stakeholder adoption.
• Exposure to learning and development initiatives or leadership development programs is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What’s Offered

The opportunity offers a competitive total compensation package, along with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs designed to support employee well-being, career development, and financial security.

Health, Well-being & Support

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with 100% of premiums paid by the employer.
• Long-term disability protection.
• Well-being support programs and virtual medical visits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) supporting mental health and overall well-being.

Career Growth & Development

• Training allowance and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Leadership development and mentorship programs.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth.

Culture & Community

• Employee appreciation events, raffles, and team-building activities.
• Employee-supported initiatives that provide assistance to colleagues in times of need.

Financial Security & Additional Perks

• Competitive total compensation package, including bonus opportunity.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions through RRSP/DPSP.
• Exclusive employee discounts on a range of award-winning products.

Interested in Learning More?

If you are an HR professional who enjoys bringing talent strategies to life, developing engaging resources, supporting leaders, and using insights to improve organizational effectiveness, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to talent management initiatives while continuing to grow your expertise in leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.