Director of Talent Management

Mortenson

Director of Talent Management at Mortenson, leading talent management strategies to align workforce with business needs. Overseeing talent initiatives and championing AI processes for workforce transformation.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,300 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead workforce readiness and strategic workforce planning efforts in close partnership with talent partners, talent acquisition, and senior leaders to align talent supply with evolving business needs
Define and advance the enterprise future skills and capability strategy, enabling scalable, role-aligned development
Drive career development and internal mobility initiatives to strengthen engagement, retention, and talent flow across the organization
Shape and operationalize the enterprise talent philosophy and talent strategy in partnership with senior leadership
Champion AI-enabled talent processes and workforce transformation to improve efficiency, insights, and employee experience
Oversee succession planning and leadership pipeline effectiveness to ensure a strong bench for critical roles
Set and monitor talent management performance metrics, and engage with external industry peers to benchmark practices
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
Minimum ten years of HRBP/talent management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience leading and executing talent strategies that align with business priorities, including workforce planning, capability building, and succession
Proven ability to partner effectively with senior leaders, talent partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence strategy and drive outcomes
Strong track record of designing and scaling enterprise-wide talent initiatives (e.g., career development, internal mobility, leadership pipeline development) in a way that prioritizes team member experience and practical application
Experience leveraging data, analytics, and workforce insights to inform decision-making and measure impact
Demonstrated leadership capability, including building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Strong change leadership skills with the ability to lead through transformation, including adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working
Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presence; able to engage and influence across all levels of the organization
Experience with digital HR technologies (e.g., HRIS, talent systems, or AI-enabled tools) and a demonstrated ability to drive adoption
Demonstrated success integrating AI, automation, or advanced technologies into talent or HR processes to drive efficiency and insights
Experience building or evolving internal talent marketplaces, career frameworks, or skills-based workforce models
Strong background in workforce analytics, scenario planning, or capability modeling to inform future workforce decisions
Consulting or advisory experience (internal or external) supporting large-scale organizational or workforce transformations
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

workforce planningcapability buildingsuccession planningtalent managementdata analyticsworkforce insightschange leadershipinternal talent marketplacescareer frameworksworkforce analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingcommunicationfacilitationexecutive presenceinfluencingengagementteam member experiencestrategic thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management