Talent Management Specialist

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania,  Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

Talent Management Specialist 

Position Summary:

Shearer's is seeking a strategic and collaborative Talent Management Specialist to support the design, implementation, and execution of talent programs that drive employee development, engagement, and performance. This role will play a key part in building a strong talent pipeline, enhancing leadership capabilities, and fostering a culture of growth and development.

Your Seat at the Table: 

Performance & Succession

• Assist in the administration of performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and calibration.
• Support succession planning efforts by maintaining talent profiles and facilitating talent reviews.
• Maintain, report and analyze performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in execution of organization wide talent initiatives such as early career development programs. 

Employee Engagement & Experience

• Collaborate on initiatives that enhance employee experience, recognition, and retention.
• Support internal communications related to talent programs and culture-building efforts.
• Administer Talent communication tools such as email campaigns and intranet sites.

Talent Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain dashboards and reports on talent metrics (e.g., mobility, retention, development participation).
• Use data to inform decisions and measure the effectiveness of talent initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Project Management & Execution
• Data Analysis & Storytelling with Metrics
• Strong Communication & Facilitation Skills
• HR Systems & Tools (e.g., SuccessFactors)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement Mindset

What You Bring to the Table: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in talent management, learning & development, or HR.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Experience with HRIS and talent platforms preferred.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and tell a story.

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer’s does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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