{"id":11921,"date":"2026-08-26T08:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/career-services\/?p=11921"},"modified":"2026-08-26T08:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:27:31","slug":"talent-management-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/career-services\/talent-management-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent Management Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Talent Management Specialist at Murphy USA plays a critical role in driving the organization\u2019s talent strategy by designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide talent processes and programs. This role serves as a practitioner who partners closely with HR leaders, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to enable strong succession pipelines, effective performance management, and targeted development opportunities that build organizational capability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Talent Processes &amp; Programs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of core talent management processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, promotion review committees, and employee development planning.<\/li>\n<li>Support the rollout and adoption of talent tools, frameworks, and systems; act as a subject matter expert for business leaders and HR team members \/ leaders.<\/li>\n<li>Collect and analyze talent data (succession readiness, promotion rates, engagement, retention, etc.) to identify trends and provide actionable insights.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate calibration sessions and talent discussions with leaders to ensure consistency, fairness, and meaningful outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Leadership Development Support<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partner with L&amp;D colleagues to align talent processes with leadership and functional development programs.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to building competency models, career pathing frameworks, and development resources to support employee growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Organizational Effectiveness<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborate with HR team members and leaders to identify critical roles, high-potential<br \/>\ntalent, and development strategies for succession planning.<\/li>\n<li>Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on best practices in assessing, developing, and retaining talent.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in change management efforts for new talent initiatives and HR systems implementations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Data, Reporting &amp; Technology<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage talent data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and usability for decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Develop dashboards and reporting to measure program effectiveness, employee movement, and progress against talent strategy goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Special Projects<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead or support enterprise-level projects related to talent management.<\/li>\n<li>Benchmark against industry best practices and contribute new ideas to advance organizational talent practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Education &amp; Experience<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four-year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and\/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of Talent Management and HR technology platforms (HRIS, LMS, performance \/ talent tools).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Skills &amp; Competencies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>Strong facilitation and presentation skills; able to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<\/li>\n<li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Success Measures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased talent pipeline strength and succession readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Improved adoption and leader engagement in talent processes.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated linkage between talent programs and business outcomes (e.g., retention, promotions, internal mobility).<\/li>\n<li>Positive feedback from HR and business leaders on support and expertise provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants can learn more information and apply online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murphyusa.com\/murphyusa\/job-search#\/\"> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Talent Management Specialist at Murphy USA plays a critical role in driving the organization\u2019s talent strategy by designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide talent processes and programs. 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