Southwire Company

Senior Specialist, Talent Strategy

Southwire Company$95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in talent management and workforce planning
  • Expertise in succession planning and leadership development
  • Experience in performance management and talent analytics
  • Preferred Master's degree and additional certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates talent reviews and organizational capability assessments
  • Partners with leaders to identify talent opportunities and organizational risks
  • Develops insights and metrics for workforce planning
  • Coordinates career development and leadership programs
  • Supports performance management processes and talent assessments
  • Leads cross-functional projects to achieve effective outcomes
  • Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements

Benefits

  • 401k with matching contributions
  • Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • Employee assistance program and referral incentives
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Location: Atlanta Battery or Carrollton HQ

Apply in-depth knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and talent analytics to support the execution of the organization's talent strategy. Partners with business leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Expertise to identify talent needs, assess organizational capability, and implement programs that strengthen leadership pipelines, employee development, engagement, and business performance. Works independently with minimal guidance and serves as a key resource for talent initiatives, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across the talent lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitates talent reviews, succession planning, organizational capability assessments, and other enterprise talent initiatives across assigned functions.
Partners with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centers of Expertise to identify talent opportunities, organizational risks, and development priorities that strengthen engagement, inclusion, and business performance.
Develops talent, inclusion, and team member experience insights, metrics, dashboards, and reports to support workforce planning and data-driven decision making.
Coordinates leadership development, high-potential talent, career development, and team member experience programs that support engagement, growth, and retention.
Supports performance management and talent planning processes, including calibration activities, talent assessments, leader enablement, and talent analytics.
Supports the design, execution, and continuous improvement of talent, inclusion, and team member experience initiatives that foster engagement, belonging, and organizational effectiveness.
Leads or supports cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, managing timelines, stakeholder communications, and key deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.
Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements that enhance organizational capability, team member experience, and business results.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field

5-7 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Talent management, succession planning, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, performance management, workforce planning, or related People & Culture functions

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree

Specialized Degree: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MBA, or related field

8-11 Years Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Experience supporting enterprise talent strategy, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives within a complex, multi-site organization.

Certificates/Licenses:

SHRM-SCP
SPHR
Talent Management Practitioner Certification
Prosci Change Management Certification
Certified Workforce Planning Professional (CWPP)

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic - less than 20% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Nimble Learning
Plans and Aligns

Skills

Analytical Skills
Employee Performance Management
Influencing Skills
Organizational Development
People Analytics
Relationship Management
Strategic Thinking
Succession Planning
Talent Assessment
Workforce Planning
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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