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.
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