Talent Manager

Talent Manager# Talent ManagerOklahoma City Headquarters - Oklahoma City, OK 73127## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe Talent Manager leads the organization's talent acquisition, training, and leadership development strategies to build a high-performing workforce across all company locations. This role oversees the recruiting and training teams while designing, implementing, and continuously improving programs that support employee growth, leadership effectiveness, and operational excellence.This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position that balances strategic planning with execution. The Talent Manager develops recruiting and learning systems, partners with operations leaders to strengthen workforce capability, and regularly works alongside store teams to ensure recruiting, onboarding, and training programs are effectively implemented.The successful candidate is an innovative, people-focused leader who actively seeks new recruiting strategies, develops future leaders, and builds consistent talent practices that improve hiring, retention, employee engagement, and long-term organizational success.**Leadership & Team Management*** Lead, develop, and supervise the Talent Operations team responsible for recruiting, training, and employee development initiatives.* Build and mentor a store-level training team that serves as an extension of Talent Operations.* Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.* Partner with Operations leadership to ensure recruiting and training initiatives align with business objectives.* Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements to increase recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention effectiveness.**Talent Acquisition*** Develop and execute innovative recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates.* Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.* Design structured interview guides and selection processes.* Coach hiring managers on effective interviewing practices and candidate evaluation.* Participate in interviews and hiring events, using strong interpersonal skills to engage candidates and evaluate fit.* Strengthen employer branding and build community partnerships.* Develop and maintain leadership talent pipelines.* Analyze recruiting metrics and adjust sourcing strategies.**Learning & Development*** Design, document, and continuously improve training programs for store-level team members, supervisors, and managers.* Develop manuals, digital learning, assessments, and job aids.* Deliver engaging classroom and in-store training to diverse audiences.* Conduct needs assessments through interviews, surveys, focus groups, and performance data to identify skill gaps and development opportunities.* Measure the effectiveness, retention, and sustainability of training programs and adjust content or delivery methods as needed.* Coordinate training schedules, materials, and resources while maintaining systems to track onboarding and training completion.* Stay informed on emerging learning technologies, trends, and best practices in workforce development.* Introduce innovative approaches to enhance onboarding, learning experiences, and knowledge retention.**Leadership Development*** Design and implement leadership pathways for store positions.* Coach leaders using a balanced approach that combines approachability with clear expectations and accountability.* Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning.* Monitor the progress of employees in new roles (new hires or promotions) and identify coaching or training opportunities.* Conduct follow-up evaluations and one-on-one development conversations to support growth and performance.**Operational Partnership*** Work closely with Operations leadership and store teams, maintaining strong working relationships built on trust and mutual respect* Adapt programs to changing operational needs while keeping communication clear and constructive.* Support stores during new hires, leadership transitions, and performance recovery with a calm, confident, and approachable presence.**Work Environment**This position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution. Success requires equal comfort developing recruiting and training systems in the office and implementing them in store environments.Because the company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays, is required. This role is not remote and is not strictly administrative.## Qualifications**Required*** Five or more years of experience in talent acquisition, training, talent development, or related leadership roles.* Experience managing recruiting and/or training teams.* Demonstrated success designing recruiting strategies and training programs.* Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills.* Strong organizational and project management skills.* Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.* Willingness to travel regularly to company locations.**Preferred*** Bachelor's degree.* Certified Professional in Talen Development (CPTD) or similar professional certification.* Experience in convenience store, retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other multi-unit 24/7 operations.* Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design. #J-18808-Ljbffr