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INTRODUCTION
Explore and excel. At Banner, health care is a team effort. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.
The Talent Management team plays a vital role in Banner Health's mission by serving as the operational backbone for enterprise-wide talent initiatives. Our team leads the execution of development and growth programs, career journey support, learning opportunities and the comprehensive tools, resources, and training that drive these critical functions across the organization. We directly enable Banner's strategic goals of investing in talent skills, growth and development by ensuring team members at all levels have the resources needed to own their growth. As a highly respected team, we partner closely with HR Leadership, Divisional Leaders, HR Partners, and operational leaders to further influence Banner’s success in meeting strategic objectives while supporting engaged people and fostering a culture of continuous development.
Join a highly respected and impactful team where your work directly shapes the careers and futures of talent across Banner. As a Talent Management Specialist, a typical day involves balancing multiple priorities across program execution, resource development, and stakeholder support. You might start the day by working on deliverables for the succession campaign, then shift to designing resources and building content for digital courses. Mid-day could involve responding to HR Partner questions, updating Workday hubs and partnering with the learning team on course creation. The afternoon might be spent reviewing the project plan for upcoming deliverables, analyzing quarterly talent data for trends, building dashboards, and sending communications to stakeholders. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate across teams, maintain standard operating procedures, and ensure all talent planning tools and resources are current and accessible. Experience the excitement of continuous learning, meaningful collaboration and the satisfaction of improving how Banner supports talent development—because we come to work each day to make health care easier, so life can be better, and that starts with investing in our people.
Position Summary
This position may drive a targeted program, support multiple projects, or have an influential role within a larger, complex program that aligns to the organization's strategies. Programs may include talent development, talent planning, or workforce pathing and skills. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to achieve our Talent Management strategies. Works collaboratively within a diverse team to successfully plan and execute cost-effective projects/programs.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Assesses and analyzes organizational problems and offers creative problem solving for the program. Utilizes needs assessments, data analysis, benchmarking and evidenced-based best practices to drive decisions.
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Develops and maintains program standard operating procedures and organizes tools and resources to support the program. Discovers and organizes logistical needs for learning venues/events and technical needs to achieve efficient program delivery. This includes identifying elements and requirements for meeting sites (in-person and virtual), locations, travel schedules, materials and related areas. Considers and implements the various reports/data that will be needed for Talent Management.
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Creates and manages project plans with key milestones to ensure deadlines are met. Anticipates issues, escalates and helps solve problems. Shows effective time management by prioritizing key tasks and driving timely execution of deliverables. Effectively leads meetings and provides status reports and action items to Talent Management team.
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Responds to needed changes through the lens of relentless improvement, embracing the iterative process, as needed. Assists with change management and communication strategies. Creates a feedback mechanism on how the programs are meeting the needs of the business.
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Creates and executes communication plans and templates to various audiences through established Banner protocols and systems. Provides comprehensive and personalized responses to team member questions. Effectively presents and provides updates to leadership and oversight teams on program status and initiative progress. Implements classroom management to maintain organization, psychological safety, and a productive learning environment to promote active participation.
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Collaboration: Collaborates across the team and organization to stay informed, share lessons learned, provide support to promote an inclusive culture and deliver a cohesive product to the broader organization.
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Develops and designs appropriate resources in support of programs and projects. This may include participant, facilitator and discussion guides, PowerPoints, job aids, FAQs, videos, eLearning courses, and self-paced development materials aligned with Banner branding.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a knowledge of talent management principles, business, learning and development, or human resources as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance/accounting, human resources or related field.
Two years of progressively increasing responsibility in learning and development, human resources, or related fields.
Ability to exercise good judgment and be sensitive to team member needs while balancing the goals of the company. Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills; attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work independently with critical thinking skills.
Must demonstrate strong personal computer skills including extensive experience with office desktop applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in people leadership.
Possess a knowledge and understanding of learning and development, adult learning principles, leadership development models, facilitation skills, talent planning, and workforce pathing.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
WORK SHIFT:
Day
WORK HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
LOCATION:
Phoenix, Arizona
We embrace a hybrid work model, giving you the flexibility to work in the way that best supports your productivity, well-being, and work-life balance. (Requires occasional on-site availability, Phoenix-metro area residency required)
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Explore and excel. At Banner, health care is a team effort. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.
The Talent Management team plays a vital role in Banner Health's mission by serving as the operational backbone for enterprise-wide talent initiatives. Our team leads the execution of development and growth programs, career journey support, learning opportunities and the comprehensive tools, resources, and training that drive these critical functions across the organization. We directly enable Banner's strategic goals of investing in talent skills, growth and development by ensuring team members at all levels have the resources needed to own their growth. As a highly respected team, we partner closely with HR Leadership, Divisional Leaders, HR Partners, and operational leaders to further influence Banner’s success in meeting strategic objectives while supporting engaged people and fostering a culture of continuous development.
Join a highly respected and impactful team where your work directly shapes the careers and futures of talent across Banner. As a Talent Management Specialist, a typical day involves balancing multiple priorities across program execution, resource development, and stakeholder support. You might start the day by working on deliverables for the succession campaign, then shift to designing resources and building content for digital courses. Mid-day could involve responding to HR Partner questions, updating Workday hubs and partnering with the learning team on course creation. The afternoon might be spent reviewing the project plan for upcoming deliverables, analyzing quarterly talent data for trends, building dashboards, and sending communications to stakeholders. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate across teams, maintain standard operating procedures, and ensure all talent planning tools and resources are current and accessible. Experience the excitement of continuous learning, meaningful collaboration and the satisfaction of improving how Banner supports talent development—because we come to work each day to make health care easier, so life can be better, and that starts with investing in our people.
Position Summary
This position may drive a targeted program, support multiple projects, or have an influential role within a larger, complex program that aligns to the organization's strategies. Programs may include talent development, talent planning, or workforce pathing and skills. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends solutions to achieve our Talent Management strategies. Works collaboratively within a diverse team to successfully plan and execute cost-effective projects/programs.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Assesses and analyzes organizational problems and offers creative problem solving for the program. Utilizes needs assessments, data analysis, benchmarking and evidenced-based best practices to drive decisions.
-
Develops and maintains program standard operating procedures and organizes tools and resources to support the program. Discovers and organizes logistical needs for learning venues/events and technical needs to achieve efficient program delivery. This includes identifying elements and requirements for meeting sites (in-person and virtual), locations, travel schedules, materials and related areas. Considers and implements the various reports/data that will be needed for Talent Management.
-
Creates and manages project plans with key milestones to ensure deadlines are met. Anticipates issues, escalates and helps solve problems. Shows effective time management by prioritizing key tasks and driving timely execution of deliverables. Effectively leads meetings and provides status reports and action items to Talent Management team.
-
Responds to needed changes through the lens of relentless improvement, embracing the iterative process, as needed. Assists with change management and communication strategies. Creates a feedback mechanism on how the programs are meeting the needs of the business.
-
Creates and executes communication plans and templates to various audiences through established Banner protocols and systems. Provides comprehensive and personalized responses to team member questions. Effectively presents and provides updates to leadership and oversight teams on program status and initiative progress. Implements classroom management to maintain organization, psychological safety, and a productive learning environment to promote active participation.
-
Collaboration: Collaborates across the team and organization to stay informed, share lessons learned, provide support to promote an inclusive culture and deliver a cohesive product to the broader organization.
-
Develops and designs appropriate resources in support of programs and projects. This may include participant, facilitator and discussion guides, PowerPoints, job aids, FAQs, videos, eLearning courses, and self-paced development materials aligned with Banner branding.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a knowledge of talent management principles, business, learning and development, or human resources as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance/accounting, human resources or related field.
Two years of progressively increasing responsibility in learning and development, human resources, or related fields.
Ability to exercise good judgment and be sensitive to team member needs while balancing the goals of the company. Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills; attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and work independently with critical thinking skills.
Must demonstrate strong personal computer skills including extensive experience with office desktop applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in people leadership.
Possess a knowledge and understanding of learning and development, adult learning principles, leadership development models, facilitation skills, talent planning, and workforce pathing.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
WORK SHIFT:
Day
WORK HOURS:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
LOCATION:
Phoenix, Arizona
We embrace a hybrid work model, giving you the flexibility to work in the way that best supports your productivity, well-being, and work-life balance. (Requires occasional on-site availability, Phoenix-metro area residency required)
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent specialist jobs.
- Two or more years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience
- Proficiency with at least one applicant tracking system and HRIS platform
- Experience sourcing candidates through professional networking sites and talent databases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for candidate and hiring manager interaction
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Familiarity with employment law basics including EEOC guidelines and I-9 compliance
Tips for Your Talent Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to recruiting metrics
Talent specialists are hired to move people through pipelines, so your resume should show time-to-fill reductions, candidate experience scores, or offer acceptance rates. Avoid vague claims like 'supported recruiting efforts' and quantify your direct contributions to the hiring funnel.
Highlight ATS and HRIS tool experience
Most job postings call out specific applicant tracking systems by category. Review each job description carefully and mirror the exact tool categories they mention, whether that means sourcing platforms, HRIS software, or scheduling tools, so your application clears automated screens.
Target roles by specialty, not just title
Talent specialist postings vary widely. Some focus on technical or executive hiring, others on volume or early-career programs. Filtering by specialty in your search saves time and positions you as a focused candidate rather than a generalist applying to everything.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists talent specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare sourcing scenarios for interviews
Talent specialist interviews almost always include a sourcing exercise or hypothetical pipeline challenge. Practice walking through how you would build a candidate pipeline for a niche role, including where you would look, how you would engage passive candidates, and how you would prioritize outreach.
Negotiate beyond base salary in offers
Talent roles often come with performance bonuses tied to hiring goals. When you receive an offer, ask how those targets are set and measured so you understand what you're agreeing to, and leave room to negotiate the bonus structure alongside other compensation components.
Talent Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most talent specialists?
Brightview, Burson Global, and AMS are hiring the most talent specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in healthcare systems, technology firms, and large retail or logistics operations that run continuous hiring programs.
How many talent specialist jobs are remote?
About 61% of talent specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting strong employer acceptance of distributed recruiting teams. Remote availability is highest in corporate talent acquisition and employer branding roles, while campus recruiting and high-volume hourly hiring positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a talent specialist?
Most talent specialists start in a coordinator or sourcing role, learning to manage candidate pipelines, schedule interviews, and operate an applicant tracking system. From there, moving into full-cycle recruiting for a defined requisition load builds the experience employers want. Earning an HR certification such as a SHRM-CP strengthens your candidacy, and developing a specialty in a high-demand area like technical or healthcare recruiting accelerates advancement.
Can you get a talent specialist job with little experience?
Yes, many talent specialist roles are open to candidates with limited formal recruiting experience if you can demonstrate transferable skills. Internships in HR, experience coordinating interviews or onboarding, or even customer-facing roles that required screening and selecting people can all count. Framing your resume around outcomes rather than job titles, and targeting smaller organizations or high-growth companies with lean HR teams, improves your chances significantly.
What does the talent specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen with an HR generalist or recruiter, followed by a video or in-person interview with the hiring manager focused on past recruiting scenarios. Many employers include a practical component, such as a sourcing exercise, a mock candidate debrief, or a job description review. Final-round interviews often involve meeting team members or presenting a short case study on how you would approach filling a specific role.
Where can I find and apply to talent specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to talent specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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