Talent Management Associate in Austin, Texas at Salute Inc.

Shape the future of talent at Salute

At Salute, we don’t have employees — we have team members. Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. It’s what enables us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients across technical, IT, and data centre environments.

We’re now building a new, forward-thinking Talent Management team — and this is your chance to be part of it from the ground up.

If you’re passionate about early careers, leadership development, and creating meaningful career pathways, this is an opportunity to make real impact.

The Opportunity

As a Talent Management Associate, you’ll play a key role in building a future-ready workforce.

This isn’t a traditional recruitment role. You’ll work across the full talent lifecycle — from attracting early-career talent to developing future leaders — helping shape how we grow, engage, and retain our people.

You’ll collaborate closely with business leaders, HR, Talent Acquisition, and People & Culture teams to design and deliver strategies that drive capability, engagement, and long-term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Early Careers & Talent Development

Support the delivery of early careers programmes (graduates, apprentices, interns)Help build relationships with universities and training providersContribute to creating a positive and inclusive candidate experienceAssist with workforce planning and future talent pipelines

Workforce & Career Development

Support the development of career frameworks and progression pathwaysHelp coordinate mentoring, coaching, and career development activities

Leadership Development & Succession

Assist in the delivery of leadership development programmes, including facilitating sessions where appropriateSupport talent reviews and 9-box grid processesHelp identify high-potential talent and track development plansWork with leaders to support succession planning activities

Performance, Engagement & Retention

Support the implementation of modern performance management practicesAssist in analysing engagement and retention trendsContribute to initiatives that enhance the employee experience

Employer Brand & Talent Marketing

Support employer branding activity within early-career and technical marketsAssist with social media, events, and recruitment campaignsRepresent Salute at careers fairs and industry events as confidence grows

Continuous Improvement

Use data and insights to support improvements in talent strategiesStay informed on trends in talent management and early careersSupport wider People & Culture initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Experience or exposure to Talent Management, ideally in tech, engineering, or infrastructure environmentsSome experience supporting leadership or talent development activities, workforce planning, or early careersComfortable facilitating meetings and engaging stakeholders, while also being hands-on with coordination and administrationStrong organisational skills and attention to detailComfortable working in a collaborative, global environment

Why Join Us?

We believe work should support your life — not compete with it. That’s why we offer benefits designed around you:

• Time to recharge: 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, plus PTO
• Health from day one: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Peace of mind: Employee Assistance Programme available to all
• Financial future: 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, 3% employer match + 50% match on the next 2%
• Wellbeing support: HSA, mental health resources, gym discounts
• Extra protection: Legal services, insurance options, and more