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Director Talent Management

Search Solution Group
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Job Title: Director, Talent Management


Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of Talent Management to lead and drive key human resources functions for a global organization. This role is integral to shaping and implementing strategies that foster employee engagement, cultivate a high-performance culture, and develop a world-class workforce. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in talent acquisition, executive recruiting, people analytics, workforce planning, HR operations, learning and development, and employee experience initiatives.


Key Responsibilities


Engagement & Culture

  • Design and implement strategies that enhance employee engagement and foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
  • Serve as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
  • Partner with leadership to align organizational culture with business objectives and values.


Performance Management

  • Oversee the development and execution of performance management programs that align individual and team goals with organizational priorities.
  • Provide tools and guidance to managers for coaching, feedback, and development planning.
  • Continuously improve performance appraisal systems to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment with business objectives.


Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruiting

  • Lead global talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier talent, ensuring alignment with current and future organizational needs.
  • Manage executive recruiting efforts, building a strong pipeline of high-performing leaders.
  • Develop and implement employer branding strategies to position the company as a destination for top talent.


People Analytics & Workforce Planning

  • Leverage people analytics to provide actionable insights that inform workforce planning and talent strategy.
  • Forecast workforce needs based on business objectives, market trends, and talent availability.
  • Establish metrics to measure the success and ROI of talent management initiatives.


Employee Experience & HR Operations

  • Drive initiatives that enhance the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, retention, and offboarding.
  • Oversee HR operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and a seamless employee experience.
  • Collaborate with HR teams to ensure policies, procedures, and systems support a positive work environment.


Learning & Development

  • Oversee the design and delivery of learning and development programs that drive employee growth, leadership development, and organizational capability.
  • Champion continuous learning and create strategies for reskilling and upskilling employees in alignment with future business needs.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 10 years of experience in HR leadership roles, with a strong focus on talent management, employee engagement, and culture.
  • Proven experience in global talent acquisition, executive recruiting, and workforce planning.
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in people analytics and using data to drive decision-making.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Track record of driving DEI initiatives and fostering an inclusive workplace.
  • Experience in managing HR operations and learning and development functions.


Key Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align talent strategies with long-term business objectives.
  • Relationship Building: Strong ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Change Management: Expertise in leading organizational transformation and cultural change.
  • Results-Driven: Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable outcomes in talent management and employee engagement.
  • Innovation: Creative approach to solving talent challenges and optimizing workforce potential.

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