Talent Management Specialist

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

Umbra is passionate about cultivating a workplace where our employees can thrive, grow, and feel empowered to achieve their full potential. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dynamic and driven Talent Management Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—and ensuring our employees are engaged, developed, and performing at their best.

The Talent Management Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing key HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, performance management, employee development, and the design and execution of training programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering positive employee experience and will work closely with the Head of HR to align talent strategies with organizational goals.

Our aim is to hire this position in to work in Umbra's Arlington, VA or Santa Barbara, CA office.  However, we are open to considering Hybrid applicants located in the VA/DC/MD area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback processes.
• Assist with providing guidance to managers and employees with setting clear expectations and improving performance.
• Assist with collaborating with leadership to address performance issues and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Assess employee skills and potential, working with managers to create individualized development plans.
• Encourage continuous learning and career growth, fostering a culture of high performance.
• In collaboration with the Head of HR, work to identify high-potential employees and assist in developing their leadership capabilities.

• Analyze training needs based on employee and manager feedback, performance evaluations, and business goals.
• Coordinate with external vendors or subject-matter experts to provide specialized training as required.
• Design and deliver effective training programs to enhance employee skills, performance, and overall productivity.
• Develop and implement an onboarding program that help new employees feel welcome, informed, and engaged.

• Develop and implement an offboarding program for departing employees, including exit interviews, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Identify trends from exit data to inform retention strategies.

• Lead initiatives to foster a high level of employee engagement across the organization.
• In collaboration with the Head of HR, implement and manage employee feedback systems, such as surveys and focus groups, to measure engagement levels and identify improvement areas.
• Partner with leadership to create and promote engagement activities, recognition programs, and initiatives that improve company culture.
• Track and analyze employee engagement data to recommend actionable solutions.
• Other professional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in HR with a minimum of 2 years in talent management, with a focus on onboarding, offboarding, performance management, employee development, training programs, and employee engagement.
• Strong understanding of employee engagement best practices, survey tools, and strategies to build a positive and productive work culture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing talent development and performance management initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on and detail oriented.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Certification in Talent Management, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), or other HR-related certifications.
• Experience with Lattice and Bamboo HR
• Familiarity with performance management tools and 360-degree feedback processes.
• Experience in designing and managing leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of organizational behavior, change management, and HR analytics.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills for delivering training programs and workshops.

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options

Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. 

Pay Transparency
This job posting may cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience.

Compensation Range

The Compensation Range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000.