Director Talent Management - AI Focus

Overview

The Director Talent Management leads the end-to-end talent and learning strategy, leadership development, and aligning performance management at the enterprise level for Catalyst Brands. This role oversees modern learning design and delivery, leveraging AI and analytics to personalize experiences and build critical capabilities. The position partners across HR, technology, and business teams to embed data‑driven insights and strengthen organizational effectiveness while managing a high‑performing team and key vendor relationships.

Role can be based in Plano, TX or New York, NY

Responsibilities

Enterprise Talent & Learning Strategy

• Develop and execute an integrated talent management and learning strategy aligned to business priorities and growth objectives.
• Lead initiatives across performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and career pathways.
• Ensure programs support frontline, corporate, and creative teams within a retail/fashion ecosystem.
  
  

Learning Design, Delivery & Innovation

• Oversee the design and deployment of learning programs, including leadership development, functional capability building, and onboarding.
• Leverage AI-powered learning tools (e.g., content curation, skills inference, learning analytics, personalization) to enhance learning effectiveness and scale. Seek efficiencies of workflow re-design using AI resources.
• Evaluate and optimize learning technologies, platforms, and vendors to drive adoption and impact.
• Operationalize skills-based talent models and Talent supply readiness for critical capabilities.
  
  

Talent Analytics, AI & Insights

• Use talent data, AI tools, and workforce insights to identify skill gaps, predict talent needs, and measure program effectiveness.
• Partner with HR Analytics and Technology teams to embed AI-enabled solutions into talent processes (e.g., skills taxonomies, internal mobility, learning recommendations).
• Translate data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
• Workforce analytics literacy and systems thinking across HR tech ecosystems.
  
  

Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Build leadership capability at all levels through targeted development experiences and coaching.
• Support organizational design and change initiatives in partnership with HR and business leaders.
• Ensure talent programs reinforce Catalyst Brands’ culture, values, and leadership expectations.
  
  

Team Leadership & Governance

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including the Sr. Manager of Learning, Talent Management Specialist, and Org Design Sr. Specialist.
• Establish governance, standards, and best practices across talent management and learning disciplines.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and program roadmaps.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Learning, or related field preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in talent management, learning, or organizational effectiveness, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in retail, fashion, or consumer-facing industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to support learning, skills development, or talent processes.
  
  

Certifications

• Preferred: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPTD, or equivalent certifications.
  
  

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic, business-oriented thinker with strong execution capability.
• Comfortable leading through ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.
• Data-driven and digitally savvy, with curiosity and fluency in AI applications for HR and learning.
• Strong influencer and collaborator with the ability to partner across functions and levels.
  
  

Pay Range

USD $126,750.00 - USD $195,875.00 /Yr.