Talent Specialist - Americas

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.About The RoleThe Talent Specialist is the operational backbone of the YETI Americas Talent team, helping plan, coordinate, execute, and communicate key talent priorities.This role partners across Americas Talent Business Partners, Training, and Recruiting to manage projects, build executive-ready materials, analyze workforce data, coordinate cross-functional work, and keep the team operating proactively.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by bringing structure to complexity, improving processes, leveraging AI and technology, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.What You’ll DoCoordinate core talent processes for the Americas Talent team, including compensation planning, talent calibration, workforce planning, succession planning, development discussions, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.Build and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, work-back schedules, and process documentation.Track deliverables, dependencies, risks, decisions, and action items to ensure timely follow-through.Develop executive-ready presentations, summaries, and communications that clearly convey talent priorities, insights, and outcomes.Compile, analyze, and translate workforce and talent data into actionable insights for business and talent decisions.Support reporting, data audits, and quality reviews to improve accuracy, consistency, and decision readiness.Capture meeting takeaways, document decisions, and drive action-item follow-up and accountability.Serve as a responsive resource for leaders, employees, and stakeholders.Identify and implement process improvements, templates, workflows, and AI-enabled tools that increase team efficiency and consistency.What You BringBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferredAdvanced PowerPoint skills; strong Excel, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.Excellent planning, organization, communication, stakeholder management, and follow-through.Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.PreferredExperience supporting talent, HR, or people initiatives.Familiarity with compensation planning, workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, or AI-enabled process improvement.Success FactorsAnticipate needs, create structure, and drive execution across multiple priorities.Produce clear, professionally-branded, executive-ready communications and decision-support materials.Balance details with outcomes, build strong partnerships, and ensure commitments are completed.Continuously identify smarter, simpler ways of working.#LI-MA1LocationThis role is based onsite in Austin, TX four days a week at YETI HQ.Benefits & Perks:Click here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I atyeti.com/esg.html.All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.YETI Applicant Privacy NoticeYETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io: Austin, TexasType: Full time