Talent Manager

Epika Fleet Services

. Establish and maintain a 3-year training roadmap aligned with business and operational strategy across entities and regions .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent development and training program design, with a focus on onboarding, apprenticeship programs, and performance management. Proven ability to leverage technology and build strong partnerships across organizational levels to enhance employee engagement and retention.

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Talent DevelopmentOnboarding Program DesignApprenticeship Program DesignPerformance Management SystemsInstructional Design

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Hard Skills

Program DesignCurriculum DevelopmentTraining Effectiveness AssessmentPerformance ManagementLMS PlatformsTechnical TrainingFacilitationStakeholder CommunicationTeam LeadershipContent Creation

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingResourcefulnessCoachingCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsPerformance Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionTechnical/Vocational SchoolsHigh Potential ProgramsCareer PathingEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain a 3-year training roadmap aligned with business and operational strategy across entities and regions
Assess training effectiveness and adjust content using field feedback, performance data, and operational needs
Manage new-hire onboarding end-to-end, including content development and delivery
Establish onboarding processes for all positions, including Technician transition from pre-hire to technical training and Salaried 30-60-90-day onboarding
Improve employee engagement, new-hire retention, and time-to-productivity
Leverage technology to enhance onboarding
Develop Technician onboarding and ongoing training curricula with Technical Trainers
Develop train-the-trainer programs and scale Technical Trainer capacity across regions
Update curricula for changing technology and repair processes
Establish mentor programs for newer employees and HiPo participants
Develop and manage a Technician apprenticeship program, including curriculum, milestones, and certification/credentialing pathways
Build relationships with technical/vocational schools, DOL apprenticeship resources, and industry associations with Talent Acquisition
Develop and manage the High Potential (HiPo) program and measure its impact
Design leadership development content for Manager, Director, and VP progression
Lead Talent Reviews and succession planning, partnering with the CHRO
Develop career pathing frameworks and progression criteria across field, technician, and Field Support roles
Own and optimize performance management processes, tools, manager enablement, and calibration support
Own the Technician 30/60/90-day assessment framework and drive completion with field leadership
Partner with Compensation to connect performance with pay adjustments
Build and maintain an LMS strategy for a distributed, mobile field workforce
Track talent development KPIs and report regularly to the CHRO/executive team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of progressive experience in talent development/training, including program design and team leadership
Experience designing programs for a mixed hourly/salaried and/or field-based, multi-location Technician workforce strongly preferred
Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to build programs with moderate resources/existing infrastructure
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to question/challenge the status quo
Experience with apprenticeship program design, LMS platforms, and performance management systems
Excellent facilitation, instructional design, and stakeholder communication skills
Strong business partnership skills with employees at all organizational levels
Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of Onboarding Coordinators and Technical Trainers across a remote/distributed structure
Comfortable operating remotely while maintaining team cohesion and collaboration
Ability to set team priorities, distribute workload, and establish performance expectations
Ability to address non-performance in a timely manner
Hands-on approach to content creation and delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

A genuinely competitive salary
A generous 401(k) with company match
Ample paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family