About Careertakes

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Position Summary

Confidential Client is seeking an Early Career and Talent Programs Specialist to coordinate and administer early-career programs including new hire mentoring, an operations management trainee program, and internships. This full-time role focuses on program coordination, participant tracking, partner engagement, and reporting to support learning & development and talent initiatives across the business. The role requires regional travel (up to ~20%) for school and partner outreach; the position can be located in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana, with this posting anchored in Birmingham, AL.

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Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the New Hire Mentoring Program: assign mentors, follow up with new hires, track progress, and verify training completion and support.
• Support the Operations Management Trainee Program: coordinate rotational assignments, maintain schedules, and track trainee progress.
• Administer the Internship Program: manage intern onboarding, rotation schedules, department placements, learning experiences, feedback touchpoints, and end-of-program follow-up.
• Build and maintain external talent-pipeline partnerships with universities, community colleges, trade schools, technical programs, and workforce development organizations.
• Maintain accurate program records, participant rosters, training completion data, feedback documentation, and regular reports.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, materials, surveys, and post-event follow-up for Learning & Development and talent initiatives.
• Collect participant and leader feedback to identify improvements in program effectiveness and participant experience.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and status updates for HR, Operations, and business leadership.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support for additional talent initiatives, projects, and events throughout the year.

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Essential Duties

• Manage schedules, assignments, and participant tracking for mentoring, trainee, and internship programs.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Safety, and department leaders to support training completion and participant success.
• Produce and maintain communications, documentation, and program reports that inform decision-making.
• Support outreach and relationship-building with educational and workforce partners to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for talent meetings, reviews, and events.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in program coordination, HR, learning & development, recruiting, workforce development, education, or operations support preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, follow-up, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Willingness to learn internal systems, processes, and industry-specific knowledge.

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Work Requirements & Travel

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check as required.
• Must follow all applicable safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to travel regionally (travel not to exceed approximately 20%) across TN, AL, MS, and LA for meetings, school partnerships, and program events.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for regional travel.
• Availability for a standard full-time schedule with occasional flexibility for program or business needs.

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Knowledge & Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, details, records, and competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills appropriate for engaging hourly employees, interns, trainees, supervisors, and external partners.
• Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Attention to detail for maintaining accurate program documentation and participant tracking.
• Proactive follow-through and a problem-solving mindset.

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Typical office working conditions; may require sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate by phone, laptop, and in-person and to use a computer for word processing and presentations.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required based on program needs.
• Ability to participate in meetings and program events at various locations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $72,000 – $85,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity.
• Confidential Client offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, disability, retirement savings, health & wellness programs, and development opportunities.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates with a decentralized structure and a broad geographic footprint in the construction materials and services space. This role supports talent and learning functions that develop the next generation of operations and frontline leaders. Confidential Client is committed to career growth, internal mobility, and inclusive workplace practices.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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