Talent Management Director

Position Summary

The Director, Talent Management will lead the design and execution of an integrated talent management strategy to support our high-growth, global business. This role will oversee leadership development, talent assessment and succession planning, and career development programs that build capability and engagement across all levels of the organization.

This leader will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution — building scalable systems and processes while personally engaging with leaders and teams to deliver meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Framework

• Design and implement a systemic, enterprise-wide approach to talent management aligned with business strategy.
• Partner with the VP of Talent Development and HR leadership to define and embed a clear talent philosophy, processes, and metrics.
• Provide leadership for organizational development, change management, workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, and onboarding.

Talent Review & Succession Planning

• Lead the annual talent review process, ensuring consistent assessment, calibration, and identification of successors for critical roles.
• Develop and maintain talent analytics and dashboards to track talent readiness, potential, and movement across the organization.
• Coach business leaders on effective talent discussions and succession planning.

Leadership & Career Development

• Collaborate with Talent Development team to build and deliver leadership development programs for frontline, mid-level, and senior leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define career paths and create tools for employee development and growth.
• Build targeted development experiences for high-potential employees and emerging leaders.

Change Management & Organizational Development

• Develop and deploy change management frameworks, tools, and communications to build capability and ensure successful adoption of new initiatives.
• Support organizational development through team effectiveness, organization design, and culture shaping.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Collaborate across HR to ensure talent programs enhance the employee experience and strengthen engagement and retention.
• Use data and insights from engagement surveys and other channels to inform talent initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing team of talent professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• Experience:
• • 7-10 years in Talent Management, Leadership Development, or related HR discipline.
  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Proven track record in high-growth or transformational business settings.
  • Experience working in or supporting a global organization.
  • Demonstrated success designing and implementing enterprise-wide talent processes (e.g., talent reviews, leadership development, performance systems).
  • Experience coaching senior leaders and influencing at the executive level.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Hands-on, pragmatic leader who can balance strategy and execution.

Key Competencies

• Strategic, systems-level thinker with practical execution capability.
• Strong relationship builder and trusted advisor to business leaders.
• Passion for developing people and creating inclusive, scalable talent solutions.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change; thrives in a fast growth environment.
• Demonstrates humility, collaboration, and a problem-solving mindset.

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Travel: Up to 25%
• Note: CA residents are not eligible at this time.