Manager, Talent Strategy

About ERMCO

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Summary

The Manager, Talent Strategy is responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide talent development strategies that build organizational capability, drive employee engagement, and enable long-term workforce planning. This role leads efforts in succession planning, competency framework development, leadership development, and performance management. The position partners closely with senior leaders and HR colleagues to identify future talent needs and deliver programs that foster a high-performance, future-ready culture.

• Develop and implement talent strategies that support succession planning and future workforce readiness.
• Lead the design and execution of succession planning processes, including identification of critical roles, talent pools, and readiness assessments.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive competency framework to support career development, performance management, and learning initiatives.
• Align leadership development and high-potential programs with succession and competency strategies.
• Oversee performance management systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals and individual growth.
• Identify skill gaps and create targeted learning strategies using internal and external resources.
• Manage employee development programs such as onboarding, career pathing and mentoring.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and leadership forums to embed competencies and succession planning practices.
• Partner with business leaders and HR business partners to assess talent needs and deliver tailored development solutions.
• Monitor program effectiveness using metrics and feedback and continuously improving based on outcomes.
• Stay current with industry best practices in succession planning, competency modeling, and learning technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in talent development, learning and development, or organizational development.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a strategic HR or talent role.
• Proven success in designing and implementing enterprise-level succession and competency programs.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies.
• Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and HR technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of competency modeling and career framework development.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies.

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