MJM Architects · 2 months ago
Talent Manager
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMJM Architects is a 100% employee-owned architectural and engineering firm based in Nashville, TN, serving clients nationwide and abroad. They are seeking an experienced Talent Manager to design and lead a comprehensive talent development system for the full employee lifecycle, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention strategies.
ArchitectureConstructionInterior Design
Responsibilities
Lead firmwide recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning aligned with MJM’s strategic goals
Partner with senior firm leaders to develop and implement retention strategies, including career development plans, mentorship programs, and employee recognition initiatives
Partner with senior firm leaders to build strong pipelines through relationships with universities, associations, and industry networks
Introduce structured, values-based hiring, assessment, and onboarding processes to ensure cultural alignment
Partner with senior firm leaders to develop an engaging onboarding experience that helps new employees quickly integrate into our culture, tools, and project workflows
Help design and manage programs for professional development, licensure support, and leadership readiness
Partner with team leaders to align performance systems with cultural values and shared accountability
Create clear, differentiated, development paths that extend employee growth and tenure at all levels and positions within the company
Serve as the firm’s cultural champion—reinforcing collaboration, candor, and shared stewardship
Drive engagement, recognition, and inclusion initiatives that reflect MJM’s ESOP culture and values for both individual and team accomplishments
Work with senior managers to develop and manage employee feedback systems (surveys, 360 sessions) that create actionable initiatives. Measure and report cultural and engagement metrics to leadership
Strengthen HR systems, policies, and processes to support a growing multi-office structure
Maintain accurate employee records, job descriptions, and HR documentation
Ensure compliance with all HR and ESOP-related requirements while maintaining a people-first focus
Establish metrics and frameworks to measure effectiveness of retention and engagement programs
Partner with managers and senior leadership to support annual performance review cycles, compensation adjustments, and professional development tracking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or Organizational Psychology
5+ years of progressive HR or talent acquisition/management experience, ideally in architecture, engineering, construction, or design
Proven success developing and scaling talent systems in growth-oriented environments
Strong communication, facilitation, and change management skills
Deep understanding of employee ownership and culture-building in professional services
Preferred
an advanced degree or professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, etc
Company
MJM Architects
MJM Architects is an architecture firm that offers design solutions to residential, corporate, retail and banking institutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase