Manager of Talent Strategy

Manager of Talent Strategy

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | Full-Time | Travel: ~30% | In-Person

Shape the future of talent at Crescent.

At Crescent, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a Manager of Talent Strategy to lead our end-to-end talent acquisition, internal promotion, and people selection processes. In this role, you’ll design strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent — helping Crescent grow stronger while building a culture of Doing It Right, Doing It Safe, and Doing It Well.

What You’ll Do

As our Manager of Talent Strategy, you will:

• Lead recruitment & selection – Manage Crescent’s full-cycle hiring process, ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right time.
• Drive people development – Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent, build succession pipelines, and strengthen internal promotions.
• Manage staffing partners – Build and hold strong partnerships with agencies, universities, and workforce boards to meet hiring needs, including hard-to-fill roles and site startups.
• Elevate Crescent’s brand – Showcase Crescent as an employer of choice through social media, branding initiatives, and community engagement.
• Use data to make decisions – Leverage KPIs, analytics, and assessment tools (SHL, Predictive Index, HBDI) to improve hiring quality and reduce turnover.
• Coach and influence leaders – Deliver training on STAR interviewing, unconscious bias, and quality hiring practices.
• Promote culture & well-being – Create a safe, inclusive environment where every employee has the tools and support to thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field.

Experience:

• 5–8 years progressive experience in talent management, recruitment strategy, or organizational development.
• Proven success managing staffing partners and high-volume hiring.
• Strong background in HR tech (ATS, HRIS, analytics).
• Experience leading projects in succession planning, career pathing, or employer branding.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or certifications in Talent Strategy/Management.

Why Crescent?

Joining Crescent means you’ll be part of a company that:

• Values Purpose, Process, and People as the foundation of success.
• Invests in continuous improvement and leadership development.
• Champions whole-person well-being and inclusive growth.
• Offers the chance to make a measurable impact on culture, hiring, and retention.

How We’ll Know You’re Successful

• You build robust talent pipelines and fill critical roles quickly.
• Internal promotions and high-potential development reduce turnover.
• Hiring managers and candidates give positive feedback on the process.
• Employer branding attracts top-tier candidates.
• Data demonstrates ROI in recruitment, retention, and talent strategy.

Apply today and help us shape Crescent’s future.