Talent Management Specialist

Talent Management Specialist

Are you passionate about developing people, shaping culture, and building the talent strategies that drive organizational success? We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Talent Management Specialist who thrives at the intersection of talent, leadership development, workforce planning, and employee experience. In this highly visible role, you will have the opportunity to influence how we attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent across the organization. You will partner with leaders at all levels to create meaningful career pathways, strengthen leadership pipelines, and implement talent initiatives that directly support our strategic goals. This position is ideal for a talent professional who enjoys using data to drive decisions, building scalable talent programs, and creating exceptional employee experiences. You will play a key role in shaping the future workforce while helping employees reach their fullest potential.

Make a measurable impact on workforce performance, engagement, and organizational success.

Partner directly with leaders and executives to influence talent strategy and organizational capability.

Lead initiatives that support leadership development, succession planning, career growth, and employee retention.

Utilize talent analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, solve challenges, and drive meaningful outcomes.

Help create a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers.

Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence.

The Talent Management Specialist designs, implements, and manages District-wide programs that maximize workforce potential, competency, and staff retention. This role focuses on performance management, succession planning, leadership development, career development pathways, and employee engagement. The role will collaborate closely with operational leaders, Human Resources, and other key stakeholders to align talent strategies to optimize employee performance and overarching District goals and initiatives. The role is responsible for coordinating and implementing talent management programs that strengthen organizational capability, maximize employee potential, and support employee growth. This role analyzes talent data, administers talent processes, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure effective employee experiences throughout the talent lifecycle.

Talent Management & Performance Strategy

• Build robust systems for succession planning, competency modeling, and performance evaluations.
• Support the design, administration, and continuous improvement of talent management programs.
• Partner with HR, Compensation, and Leadership to coordinate performance management processes, including goal setting, review cycles, and talent assessments.
• Oversee performance review cycles, ensuring compliance standards are met.
• Assist in the development and improvement of the KPI bonus incentive program.

Leadership Development & Workforce Planning

• Facilitate talent review sessions to identify high-potential employees and leaders and build robust leadership pipelines.
• Create clear, structured competency frameworks to support continuous professional development and internal mobility.
• Design and facilitate short- and long-term initiatives, such as leadership programs, that tie talent systems directly to the broader business strategy.
• Support leadership development, employee development, and career growth initiatives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leaders to address talent needs and workforce planning priorities.

Learning, Change Management & Employee Engagement

• Facilitate communication and training related to talent programs and processes.
• Create talent development frameworks, workshops, and e-learning courses in partnership with Learning & Organizational Development that are tailored to identified skill gaps.
• Apply frameworks such as ADKAR, Prosci, and Kotter to guide employees through large-scale business transitions.
• Support employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.

Talent Systems, Analytics & Reporting

• Administer talent management systems and optimize accurate employee data.
• Serve as a functional power user within the Talent Management platform.
• Analyze workforce and talent data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor and report on key talent metrics, including retention, promotion readiness, and development participation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure talent practices comply with organizational policies and employment regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience

• 35 years of dedicated experience in talent management, organizational development, or human resources, ideally in a healthcare system.
• 35 years of experience working with HRIS and talent management systems.
• 35 years of experience supporting enterprise talent management programs.

Certifications

One of the following is preferred:

• Professional Human Resources Certification
• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional

Job Info

• Job Identification 1022
• Job Category Human Resources
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1515 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, US (Hybrid)
• Department Human Resources - District

About Us

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an independent special taxing district that has served as a healthcare safety net for more than 36 years to fill in gaps in access to healthcare services. This unique healthcare system covers the entire county and provides a wide range of services such as nine community health centers (Federally Qualified Health Centers) which serve everyone regardless of ability to pay; school health teams in 172 public schools; a lifesaving Trauma Hawk aeromedical helicopter program; a rural, public teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center; an award-winning skilled nursing center; a ground ambulance program for Health Care District patients needing a higher level of care and the county's Trauma Agency, which ensures quality outcomes within the county's trauma system and leads initiatives to prevent traumatic injury.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, military or veteran status, age, sex, pregnancy status, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or identification status, or any other legally recognized category protected by jurisdictional, state or federal law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

We are also committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. As such, we are a Drug-Free Workplace.

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is an E-Verify participating employer and will use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

This role may require Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) background screening and clearance. As required under House Bill 531, applicants may review AHCA's education and awareness information at the following link:

1515 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, US