Hybrid Talent Manager

Posted 2 months ago

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About the role

  • Talent Manager responsible for enhancing employee retention and career development at XCEL. Frequent travel to connect with field teams and facilitate engagement strategies across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with employees across multiple sites, traveling regularly to meet teams face-to-face.
  • Conduct stay interviews and pulse check-ins to identify morale or retention concerns.
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop retention strategies and initiatives tailored to field operations.
  • Support employee recognition, engagement, and wellness programs across XCEL locations.
  • Partner with employees and managers to establish clear career paths and development plans, including certification or progression opportunities in NDT and related fields.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate with Safety, Quality, and Operations leadership to ensure ongoing skill development.
  • Coach employees on personal and professional growth opportunities within XCEL.
  • Work with management to understand staffing needs and support recruiting strategies.
  • Participate in the onboarding of new hires to help ensure a smooth transition and strong start.
  • Promote XCEL as an employer of choice within the industry, supporting career fairs, training programs, and outreach efforts.
  • Travel frequently (approximately 75%) to all XCEL job sites and offices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of HR, talent management, or employee engagement experience—preferably in NDT, pipeline integrity, power generation, petrochemical, or similar industrial environments.
  • Understanding of field operations and workforce challenges in service-based industries is highly beneficial.
  • Proven success improving employee retention and engagement.
  • Excellent communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
  • Comfortable with heavy travel and working across multiple regions.
  • Passion for people development, problem solving, and culture building.

Benefits

  • Extensive travel opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Health and wellness programs

Job title

Talent Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$40,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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