Talent Specialist

Talent Specialist Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 Company: Grainger Businesses Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number: 328301 About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $61,800.00 to $102,900.00. Rewards and Benefits: With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position. Position Details: The Talent Specialist supports the execution of enterprise Talent Management programs across the talent lifecycle, partnering with HR Business Partners and internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality programs that strengthen leadership capability, team member development, and enterprise talent pipelines. As a key member of the Talent Management Center of Excellence, the role supports the design, management, facilitation, and continuous improvement of Talent Management programs. The Talent Specialist manages end to end program delivery, including project planning, logistics, communications, participant experience, and core program operations such as nominations, tracking, reporting, and dashboard preparation. Using data, metrics, and feedback, the role provides analytical and execution support across broader Talent Management initiatives and drives enhancements that improve program efficiency, consistency, and impact. You Will: Develop and manage project plans for Talent Management programs by coordinating logistics, timelines, and day-to-day execution to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective program administration, scheduling, communications, and seamless end-to-end delivery of Talent Management programs. Manage program operations, including participant nominations, tracking, and communications, to deliver a consistent, organized, and high-quality participant experience across Talent Management programs. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders by serving as a central point of coordination to ensure timely follow-up, alignment, and issue resolution. Track, analyze, and synthesize data and feedback to identify trends, support reporting needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and processes. Prepare presentations, dashboards, and meeting materials for leaders, HR partners, and participants to clearly communicate insights while ensuring alignment with established frameworks, standards, and messaging. Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities that enhance program experience, efficiency, and impact, while maintaining documentation, processes, and tools that support consistency and scale. Provide analytical and execution support across broader Talent Management initiatives to enable informed decision-making and successful implementation. You Have: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, or related field required 2+ years in a related field required Knowledge and experience across Talent Management disciplines, including areas such as talent management, executive development, differentiated development, employee engagement, performance management, succession planning, or enterprise onboarding. Demonstrated experience leading project execution, including developing and managing comprehensive project plans with defined tasks, deliverables, timelines, and roles. Ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats. Proven ability to learn quickly, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Skilled at navigating a matrixed environment to align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and drive program execution. Proven ability to build credibility and strong working relationships to collaborate effectively with business partners and cross-functional teams. Process-oriented with a focus on improving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Power BI, and other relevant HR and analytics tools. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.

Created: 2026-03-04