Director of Talent Development

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

52d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sprouts, the Director of Talent Development is responsible for leading the design and execution of enterprise-wide learning and talent management strategies. These strategies aim to build leadership capability, strengthen the talent pipeline, and support operational excellence. The role involves partnering with Operations, Store Support Office leadership, and the Director of Training to ensure all development programs align with business needs, drive measurable results, and reinforce Sprouts’ purpose and values. The Director sets the direction for enterprise learning and talent systems while also actively designing, building, and continuously improving programs, tools, and insights to foster leader and team growth. This is an on-site position requiring residence or relocation to Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development, including significant leadership experience.
Deep, balanced expertise in both instructional design and organizational development, with hands-on design experience.
Proven success designing and delivering learning solutions for multiunit, field-based organizations.
Strong ability to balance enterprise strategy with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Data driven and analytical, paired with creativity and a strong design.
Passion for developing leaders, growing teams, and building capability in a purpose-driven organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail or similar environments preferred.
Experience with Axonify, Arist, Articulate, and Workday HCM/Talent (or similar tools) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process (e.g., ADDIE), personally modeling robust design thinking, analysis, storytelling, and facilitation.
Design and deliver modern, blended learning experiences at scale—including eLearning, microlearning, video, facilitator led, and on-the-job learning—grounded in adult learning theory.
Develop and maintain role-based learning pathways and cohort programs through Manager and Director levels, integrating leadership assessments and personalized development journeys.
Champion innovation by bringing tech enabled, personalized, and adaptive learning to life, including AI enabled learning and content creation tools.
Deliver practical performance support in the flow of work (e.g., job aids, micro videos, reinforcement nudges) that drives real application and behavior change.
Define and track success metrics (adoption, behavior change, operational KPIs) and use data and feedback to improve learning solutions.
Own and continuously improve tools, processes, and support for quarterly talent reviews and succession planning, enabling leaders and HR Business Partners to have meaningful, development focused talent conversations.
Design, implement, and maintain performance management processes that emphasize coaching, growth, and practical development.
Enable leaders to create high-quality Individual Development Plans by providing clear tools, training, and routines that make development a shared responsibility.
Track and analyze succession health, pipeline depth, and internal mobility to surface insights and inform action.
Collaborate across HR and business functions to identify talent gaps, support readiness, and align talent processes with Sprouts’ purpose and values.
Build, lead, and develop a blended team of instructional designers and program managers, setting clear standards, priorities, and operating rhythms.
Serve as a hands-on design leader—coaching and developing designers by modeling robust design, facilitation, and problem-solving practices.
Partner closely with Operations, HR, Store Support Office leaders, and Training to co‑create practical, relevant solutions that drive adoption.
Manage relationships with external content partners and learning technology providers to maximize impact and ROI.
Communicate clearly and transparently with stakeholders, providing updates, sharing insights, and adapting plans as business needs evolve.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.