Highlights
This role serves as a practitioner who partners closely with HR leaders, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to enable strong succession pipelines, effective performance management, and targeted development opportunities that build organizational capability. The Talent Management Specialist plays a critical role in driving the organization's talent strategy by designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide talent processes and programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | El Dorado, AR |
| Industry | Retail |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | http://www.murphyusa.com/ |
Description
3745697No5588412510.00.030-Jul-2026Talent Management Specialist221772BR
The Talent Management Specialist plays a critical role in driving the organization's talent strategy by designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-wide talent processes and programs. This role serves as a practitioner who partners closely with HR leaders, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to enable strong succession pipelines, effective performance management, and targeted development opportunities that build organizational capability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Processes & Programs
- Lead the design, administration, and continuous improvement of core talent management processes, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, promotion review committees, and employee development planning.
- Support the rollout and adoption of talent tools, frameworks, and systems; act as a subject matter expert for business leaders and HR team members / leaders.
- Collect and analyze talent data (succession readiness, promotion rates, engagement, retention, etc.) to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Facilitate calibration sessions and talent discussions with leaders to ensure consistency, fairness, and meaningful outcomes.
- Leadership Development Support
- Partner with L&D colleagues to align talent processes with leadership and functional development programs.
- Contribute to building competency models, career pathing frameworks, and development resources to support employee growth.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Collaborate with HR team members and leaders to identify critical roles, high-potential talent, and development strategies for succession planning.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on best practices in assessing, developing, and retaining talent.
- Participate in change management efforts for new talent initiatives and HR systems implementations.
Data, Reporting & Technology
- Manage talent data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and usability for decision-making.
- Develop dashboards and reporting to measure program effectiveness, employee movement, and progress against talent strategy goals.
Special Projects
- Lead or support enterprise-level projects related to talent management.
- Benchmark against industry best practices and contribute new ideas to advance organizational talent practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Four-year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of Talent Management and HR technology platforms (HRIS, LMS, performance / talent tools).
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills; able to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
- Demonstrated project management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Success Measures
- Increased talent pipeline strength and succession readiness.
- Improved adoption and leader engagement in talent processes.
- Demonstrated linkage between talent programs and business outcomes (e.g., retention, promotions, internal mobility).
- Positive feedback from HR and business leaders on support and expertise provided.
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About Company
Murphy USA opened its first retail store near a Sam’s Club parking lot in Chattanooga, Tennessee in December 1996. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, we operate more than 1,100 Murphy USA and Murphy Express stores in 23 states throughout the U.S. - a growth that speaks to Murphy’s commitment to quality fuels, convenient locations, discount gas and customer service. Murphy USA is a high volume, low cost gasoline retailer strategically located primarily on site at Wal-Mart stores. Additionally we operate stand-alone locations branded as Murphy Express. Headquartered in El Dorado, AR, our stations are located in 23 states primarily in the South and Midwest. We rely on our dedicated employees - people like you - to help our nearly 2 million customers get where they need to go every day.
Low Prices & Friendly Service
Murphy USA is dedicated to bringing our communities the highest quality fuels at the best possible prices. Our high volume, low cost operation has become synonymous with “Low Prices” and “Friendly Service.” Our principles guide our employees in serving customers and ensuring a friendly customer-oriented environment.
Murphy Express
In November, 2006, almost a full decade after opening the first Murphy USA gas station, Murphy opened its first Murphy Express Store. Since that time, close to 100 Murphy Express stores have opened in eleven states. Murphy Express is a larger format convenience store. When is a job more than “just a job?”
When you know that you are making a difference in the lives of those around you
When you go to work every day looking forward to the day that is ahead of you
When the decisions you make on the job really matter to those whom you serve
A job is more than just a job when it’s a career at Murphy USA.
Murphy understands that a career is about much more than a paycheck and benefits. That’s why we do our best to provide the most supportive and enjoyable atmosphere possible for our employees.
From Murphy USA corporate office jobs to retail manager careers at Murphy stations around the country, we believe that all of our employees play a critical role in making Murphy USA a successful business, regardless of individual occupation.
If you are a person who is driven to produce results and enjoys interacting with customers and other team members, Murphy USA is your kind of company.
A career with Murphy USA will provide both challenges and rewards. You can count on others like yourself working together to deliver superior customer satisfaction and help improve a company that will only continue to grow and prosper.
Are you interested in a Murphy USA corporate job? Do you have the ambition to become a Murphy USA retail manager? Careers at Murphy USA can put you on the path to success.