The Senior Specialist - Talent Management plays a key role in supporting the Catalyst Brands Talent Management Strategies and Initiatives. This position operates with a high degree of independence, managing a variety of projects, reporting needs, and Business Resource Group events that advance talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement. The Senior Specialist will provide both strategic and operational support in a shared services model to ensure the efficient delivery of talent programs and processes.

Special Assignments & Projects: Lead and support special projects and assignments within the Talent Management and organizational effectiveness function, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of outcomes.

Independent Decision-Making: Prioritize and manage multiple workstreams, making informed decisions on priorities, timelines, and execution without requiring close supervision.

Confidential Information Management: Handle sensitive and confidential employee and organizational information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Reporting & Analysis: Develop, maintain, and distribute regular and ad hoc reports, presentations, and dashboards to support talent initiatives and data-driven decision-making.

Meeting & Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, and events such as talent reviews, leadership development sessions, and engagement initiatives.

Expense Management: Manage and track budgets, invoices, and expenses for Talent Management programs and events.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and other internal stakeholders to align talent programs with business priorities.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance program effectiveness.

Additional Duties: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or relevant work experience in the field of HR.
• 3-5 years progressive experience in Talent Management, HR, or related areas.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage confidential information effectively.
• Analytical skill sets or an openness to learning AI concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and HRIS systems; experience with data visualization or reporting tools is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment

Enjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic brands.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount across all Catalyst Brands.

• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement.

• Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Six iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style. We will leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America’s most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

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