Director, Talent Management and Leadership

Director, Talent Management & Leadership Development

Hybrid – 3 days on-site

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to help design and deliver a cohesive talent management strategy that elevates leadership, strengthens organizational capabilities, and builds a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

In this role, you'll play a central part in shaping and facilitating core talent processes—such as performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, and leadership development. You’ll act as a trusted partner to HR and business leaders, ensuring our talent and leadership practices are scalable, inclusive, and aligned with our business strategy.

Talent Strategy & Process Design

• Partner with the VP of Talent Management to architect and implement an enterprise-wide talent management strategy that connects performance, development, and succession planning.
• Design and operationalize core talent processes, including performance management, talent reviews, high-potential identification, development planning, and succession frameworks.
• Ensure talent processes support a diverse and inclusive culture while enabling growth, mobility, and retention across the organization.

Talent Process Facilitation & Consulting

• Lead and facilitate talent reviews, calibration sessions, and succession planning conversations in partnership with HRBPs and senior leaders.
• Support business and HR teams with guidance, resources, and tools to drive effective execution of talent practices.
• Serve as a strategic consultant to business leaders on talent planning, organizational bench strength, and leadership pipeline development.

Leadership Development Integration

• Align leadership development efforts with the broader talent strategy by co-creating and embedding leadership competencies into key talent processes.
• Partner with learning and development teams to design and facilitate leadership experiences, workshops, and programs that drive behavioral change and strengthen leadership capability.
• Support the development and evolution of a leadership framework that defines what great leadership looks like at all levels of the organization.

Enablement & Tools

• Develop and deploy toolkits, learning aids, communications, and training materials to build leader and HRBP capability in core talent processes.
• Leverage talent platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar systems) to streamline workflows and enable data-driven talent decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of talent programs and initiatives; use data to identify opportunities, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.

Facilitation and Delivery Skills

• Supports the creation of leadership and employee development programs. 
• Facilitates mentorship programs and leadership development programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 6–10 years of experience in talent management, organizational development, or leadership development roles.
• Proven track record in designing and leading enterprise talent management processes and frameworks.
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to lead high-impact discussions with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning leadership development with organizational capability building and talent strategy.
• Proficiency with talent systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) and use of talent analytics to drive insights and action.

 

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Experience with talent assessment tools (e.g., 9-box, 360 feedback, Korn Ferry, Hogan).
• Comfort working in matrixed, high-growth, or transformational environments.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead initiatives from concept to execution.
• Strong influence skills in a highly matrixed organization. Engage senior leaders in talent discussions and strategic planning.

 

Why This Role Matters:

This is a high-impact opportunity to help shape the future of talent at a pivotal moment in our organization’s growth. Your work will directly influence how we grow and develop leaders, build talent pipelines, and create an environment where all employees can thrive.