Director of Talent

Brief Description

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Role Type: Leadership Team | Senior Management

Position Overview

The Director of Talent serves as the senior leader for all Talent related disciplines across the organization, including Human Resources, Compliance, Talent & Development (T&D), Talent Management, and organizational culture. As a key member of the Leadership Team, this role is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Talent function and ensuring its execution aligns with the company’s growth objectives, values, and long term vision.

This leader will partner closely with the CEO and executive team to build scalable people systems, develop high performing teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a strong, inclusive, and performance driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Set and own the enterprise wide Talent strategy, aligned with company goals and business growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Leadership Team on workforce strategy, organizational design, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Translate business strategy into actionable Talent initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  
  

Human Resources & Talent Management

• Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, team member relations, performance management, and retention.
• Lead workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Establish and continuously improve people processes, policies, and systems to support scale and efficiency.
  
  

Talent & Development (T&D)

• Design and lead learning, development, and leadership programs across all levels of the organization.
• Build clear career paths, competency frameworks, and succession plans.
• Champion continuous learning and leadership excellence.
  
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Own all HR related compliance activities, including employment law, labor regulations, internal policies, and audits.
• Ensure consistent application of policies and proactive risk mitigation.
• Partner with Legal and Finance as needed on regulatory and compliance matters.
  
  

Culture & Engagement

• Act as a steward of the company’s values and culture.
• Drive team member engagement, feedback mechanisms, and organizational health initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts during growth, transformation, or restructuring.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop the Talent Team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and high performance.
• Foster collaboration across functions and geographies.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the Talent organization.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Talent, Human Resources, or People Operations, with demonstrated strategic impact.
• Proven experience leading multiple Talent disciplines (HR, Compliance, Learning & Development, Talent Management).
• Prior experience working closely with a CEO and executive leadership team.
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Track record of building scalable people systems in a growing or complex organization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data driven mindset with experience using metrics to guide decisions.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• A clear, forward looking Talent strategy that supports business growth.
• Strong leadership bench and succession plans across the organization.
• High team member engagement and retention.
• Scalable, compliant, and efficient people processes.
• A Talent function viewed as a strategic partner to the business.