Talent Retention Manager

Description

Talent Retention Manager (Remote)

Take charge of your future by joining a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering talent and cultivating long-term employee success. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Talent Retention Manager to champion employee engagement, reduce turnover, and shape meaningful workforce strategies that drive cultural strength and performance. If you’re passionate about elevating people, designing innovative retention programs, and fostering an exceptional work-from-home employee experience, this is your opportunity to make an enduring impact. With a competitive annual salary of $89,662, this remote role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to play a central role in how our teams grow and thrive.

Role Overview

As the Talent Retention Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives focused on strengthening employee loyalty, improving job satisfaction, and designing retention frameworks that align with evolving workforce trends. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, L&D, and leadership teams to launch initiatives that support retention KPIs, career pathing, and inclusive engagement. This role combines strategic planning and human-centered storytelling, fostering a workplace where people want to stay and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Design & Implementation

  • Design and lead retention strategies across diverse remote teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Use people analytics and employee insights to drive decisions that reduce turnover and improve experience

Employee Programs & Interventions

  • Develop customized onboarding, offboarding, and career development programs that inspire long-term commitment.
  • Partner with managers to identify flight risks and implement preventative engagement plans

Data & Communication

  • Create pulse surveys, engagement dashboards, and report key trends to senior leadership.
  • Coordinate with L&D teams to expand opportunities for career progression and upskilling.

Culture & Belonging

  • Build trust with employees and act as a champion for belonging, well-being, and job satisfaction
  • Foster a feedback-driven culture through employee forums, one-on-one interviews, and retention-focused roundtables

Desired Skills and Experience

Core Competencies

  • 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, HR business partnership, or talent development
  • Strong understanding of remote work dynamics, distributed team culture, and digital communication tools

Analytical & Communication Expertise

  • Proven ability to interpret engagement metrics, turnover data, and sentiment analysis for actionable insights
  • Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills to inspire buy-in across levels

Tools & Global Exposure

  • Familiarity with tools such as Culture Amp, Qualtrics, Lattice, or other HR tech platforms
  • Experience working across global time zones and supporting diverse, inclusive teams.

Project Management

  • Strong project management and change management skills in fast-paced environments

Tools and Technology

Engagement Platforms

  • Culture Amp, Officevibe, Peakon

Communication & Collaboration

  • Slack, Zoom, Trello, Notion

People Analytics

  • Visier, Tableau HR dashboards, Excel advanced reporting

Learning & Development

  • LinkedIn Learning, WorkRamp, BetterUp

Work Environment and Culture

You’ll be joining a remote-first organization that believes in intentional culture-building and radical transparency. We don’t just talk about people-first values—we live them. You’ll have the freedom to work from wherever you're most productive, while staying connected through modern tools and a deeply engaged virtual community. This role interacts closely with the People and Culture teams as well as department leads in various time zones. Expect asynchronous collaboration, inclusive rituals, and meaningful impact.

Why Join Us?

Make an impact where it counts: on the people who drive the business forward. This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to:

  • 🔹 Shape the foundation of remote-first employee experiences
  • 🔹 Champion equity, inclusion, and wellness through transformative programs
  • 🔹 Be a trusted advisor to leadership on culture, engagement, and performance
  • 🔹 Help people find purpose and pride in their work
  • 🔹 Work with a high-performing, passionate HR team focused on impact and innovation

Growth and Development

We invest deeply in our people. As a Talent Retention Manager, you’ll have access to:

  • Quarterly coaching sessions and personalized leadership development tracks
  • Full access to L&D platforms and tuition reimbursement for certifications
  • Opportunities to co-create thought leadership content and attend HR summits
  • Clear pathways toward executive HR or People Strategy leadership roles

Benefits and Perks

We go beyond standard benefits to offer an inspiring work experience:

  • 💰 Annual Salary: $89,662, paid bi-weekly
  • 🌎 100% Remote Work Flexibility
  • 🧘 Wellness Stipends & Mental Health Days
  • 📈 Annual Professional Development Allowance
  • 🌟 Recognition Programs & Equity Participation Opportunities
  • 🕒 Flexible Hours & Generous PTO

What Success Looks Like

You will thrive in this role if you:

  • See employee experience as an ecosystem, not a checklist
  • Balance strategy with heart, analytics with empathy
  • Understand that retention starts with belonging, not just benefits
  • Are energized by challenges, motivated by purpose, and focused on long-term outcomes

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re ready to inspire, innovate, and invest in people—and you believe that every employee deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued—your next big opportunity awaits. Apply now and let’s build a workplace people love to stay in.

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