AD, Executive Talent (Onboarding, Development & Coaching)

Chewy•Plantation, FL

12d•$149,000 - $245,000

About The Position

Chewy is seeking an experienced, strategic Associate Director, Executive Talent to lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of programs supporting the full lifecycle of its executive population. The role leads Chewy’s executive development strategy, creating personalized growth experiences that accelerate readiness, align individual development with business priorities, and prepare leaders for future opportunities. In partnership with HR and business leaders, the position strengthens succession pipelines and develops future-ready leadership capabilities. The Associate Director will assess and improve the executive experience across its lifecycle, from onboarding and integration through development and coaching. The role establishes cross-functional governance and operating rhythms, develops standards and tools, measures program effectiveness, and uses data and executive feedback to drive improvements. It also partners with Internal Communications to support cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning among executives. The position designs tailored onboarding for newly hired and promoted executives; leads executive development strategies and coaching programs; partners with executives on personalized growth plans; and builds skills-based readiness paths, frameworks, and tools to support succession planning, talent risk assessment, and executive pipelines.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Executive Talent or a similar HR function.
5+ years leading others.
Experience leading, managing, and executing large-scale transformational projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience designing and leading executive-level talent programs within a complex, fast-paced organization.
Strong understanding of executive assessment, succession planning, leadership development, and executive coaching practices.
Exceptional consulting, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution and program delivery.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience supporting executive populations in high-growth or large-scale organizations.
Executive coaching certification or experience managing executive coaching programs.
Experience building and deploying experiential learning programs.
Familiarity with talent assessment methodologies and leadership effectiveness frameworks.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives.

Responsibilities

Assess and map the executive lifecycle to identify opportunities for consistency, efficiency, and impact.
Use data and executive feedback to identify pain points and process gaps and continuously improve the executive experience.
Partner with Executive Search, Executive Compensation, Executive Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to provide an integrated executive experience.
Establish cross-functional governance and operating rhythms to align stakeholders and support execution across the executive talent lifecycle.
Design and implement tailored executive programs and experiences reflecting Chewy’s leadership expectations.
Create standards, tools, and playbooks that support a consistent yet personalized executive experience.
Measure executive talent experience effectiveness through success metrics, executive feedback, and business outcomes, and use findings to improve programs.
Champion an executive-first mindset across partner teams.
Partner with Internal Communications to improve strategies for bringing executives together for cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning.
Design and oversee executive onboarding experiences that accelerate time-to-impact and integration into Chewy’s culture and operating model.
Create tailored onboarding plans for newly hired and promoted executives in partnership with business leaders, HRBPs, and executive stakeholders.
Monitor and improve executive onboarding and assimilation practices.
Develop and implement executive development strategies aligned with business priorities and leadership expectations.
Oversee executive coaching programs, including coach selection, program design, measurement, and governance.
Partner with executives to identify development priorities and create personalized growth plans.
Design leadership experiences that strengthen executive capability, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise leadership.
Create skills-based readiness paths that strengthen succession planning and build a ready-now talent bench.
Develop frameworks and tools to assess leadership readiness, identify talent risks, and strengthen executive pipelines.
Lead, manage, and execute large-scale transformational projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Wellness programs and resources.
401(k).
New-hire and annual equity grant; C08+ positions may also be eligible for an annual bonus.
Life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Parental leave and family services benefits.
Backup dependent care.
Flexible spending accounts.
Telemedicine.
Pet adoption reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off Chewy.com.
Unlimited PTO for exempt salary team members, subject to manager approval.
Six paid holidays per year.
Paid sick and family leave may be available in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Team Member Resource Groups and company events, programs, and activities celebrating inclusivity.
Career development and growth opportunities.