Senior People & Talent Manager at EBS Recruiters LLC – St. Louis, Missouri

The Senior People & Talent Manager plays a key role in advancing a people-first culture and executing core people programs across the organization. This role partners closely with business and operational leaders to support workforce readiness, leadership effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. The position focuses on translating people strategies into practical, consistent action while reinforcing fair, thoughtful practices aligned with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Culture, Leadership & Employee Experience

• Support and reinforce a people-first culture through consistent practices and strong leadership partnership
• Partner with leaders to strengthen trust, communication, and accountability across teams
• Serve as a trusted resource for leaders and employees

People Strategy & Execution

• Execute people and talent initiatives aligned with enterprise direction
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, staffing decisions, and leadership development

Organization & Compensation Support

• Support organizational structure by defining roles and clarifying career paths
• Assist with compensation processes, including benchmarking, pay adjustments, and promotions

Employee Relations & Leader Support

• Guide leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, timely, and consistent resolution

Talent Development & Performance

• Support onboarding, performance management, and leadership development programs

Integration & Systems

• Assist with integration efforts by supporting implementation of people practices
• Promote effective use of HR systems and tools

Insights & Risk Awareness

• Monitor people-related data and trends and escalate risks or concerns as appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Advanced degree and/or HR certification preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR or people and talent experience
• Experience supporting multi-site or operationally complex organizations preferred
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance
• Ability to partner with leaders and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive matters