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Talent Management Manager (HR)

Ultimate Staffing · Fountain Valley, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$100,000-$120,000/yr
Job type:
Temporary

Job Title
Talent Management Manager (HR)

Location
Fountain Valley, CA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type
Temp to Hire

Salary
$100k-$120k

About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Talent Management Manager to lead and integrate key HR functions across the full talent lifecycle. This role will oversee Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, and Learning & Development teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities and fostering a high-performance culture. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for driving talent strategy, optimizing systems, and delivering measurable results across recruiting, development, and performance initiatives.

What You'll Do
Leadership & Strategy

Lead and develop teams across recruiting, performance management, and learning & development

Design and execute integrated talent management strategies aligned with business goals

Drive a cohesive, end-to-end talent lifecycle approach

Talent Acquisition

Oversee recruiting operations, workforce planning, and hiring strategies

Ensure effective use and optimization of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Monitor hiring metrics, efficiency, and quality of hire

Performance Management

Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, calibration, and review cycles

Drive consistency, accuracy, and adoption across departments

Partner with leadership to build a high-performance culture

Learning & Development

Oversee organizational learning strategy, onboarding programs, and development initiatives

Manage Learning Management System (LMS) governance and utilization

Measure learning effectiveness and continuous improvement

Analytics & Systems

Develop dashboards and reporting across ATS, LMS, and HRIS platforms

Provide actionable insights to leadership through data-driven analysis

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and transparency of reporting

Talent Planning & Operations

Lead succession planning and high-potential development programs

Drive process improvement, standardization, and operational excellence

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal policies

What Success Looks Like

Seamless integration of recruiting, performance, and learning functions

Achievement of hiring targets and improved recruiting efficiency

High completion rates and consistency in performance reviews

Strong adoption and utilization of ATS and LMS platforms

Effective succession pipelines for key roles

Improved employee engagement, retention, and development outcomes

What You Bring
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required

Master's degree preferred

Experience

8-10+ years of progressive HR experience

Background spanning talent acquisition, performance management, and/or learning & development

Proven experience leading teams and implementing HR systems

Skills & Expertise

Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Advanced Excel and dashboard/reporting skills

Experience with ATS, LMS, and HRIS platforms

Leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Process improvement and change management expertise

Why This Role
This is an opportunity to shape and elevate talent strategy at scale—bringing together recruiting, performance, and development into a unified, high-impact function. You'll play a key role in driving organizational growth, enhancing employee experience, and building future leadership pipelines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

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