Director of Talent Management
About The Position
We’re rebuilding the backbone of how this organization grows its people. This is not an HR “programs” job. This is a systems-thinking, behavior-anchored, future-shaping role for someone who knows how to build strategy, take strategy off the slide, roll up their sleeves, and embed it into how people work every day. This role combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, turning talent strategy into reality through disciplined execution and stakeholder alignment. If you’re tired of HR forms and box-checking and want to help build a modern talent ecosystem from the ground up, we want to meet you. As Director of Talent Management, you will lead the development and rollout of our core talent infrastructure: Capability model (foundational, functional, future-focused) Performance enablement (continuous, behavior-based, manager-driven) Talent assessment (modernized 9-box using range, agility, visibility) Career pathing (flexible, capability-based) Succession planning (targeted, strategic, bias-aware) You will collaborate with HRBPs, business leaders, L&D, and HR Ops to implement these initiatives within daily workflows.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years in organizational effectiveness, capability building, workforce transformation, or related strategy roles (HR, business operations, consulting).
- Experience developing and implementing performance, career, or capability frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of Oracle talent solutions, ideally managing large-scale implementations.
- Proven track record of improving how people work across various functions.
- Strong grasp of DEI strategy and its structural integration.
- Skilled at collaborating across matrixed HR and business teams.
- Builder mindset: hands-on, iterative, and adaptable.
- Able to turn strategy into effective operational systems.
- Experienced in navigating ambiguity and scaling solutions in complex settings.
- Clear communicator, open to constructive debate.
- Background in engineering or technology sectors.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with distributed or fast-scaling teams.
Responsibilities
- Operationalize a company-wide capability model that integrates performance, career, and culture
- Co-lead the rollout of our new performance management system, moving from annual compliance to continuous feedback and coaching
- Redesign talent assessment practices—turning old 9-box tools into behavior-based, business-relevant insights
- Architect scalable career development frameworks
- Build the succession toolkit: clear processes, decision criteria, and coaching plans for leadership continuity
- Use change management protocols and partner with DEI leads to decentralize and embed equity principles into all talent systems and decisions
- Drive implementation by coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and resources to ensure smooth rollout of talent initiatives
- Own end-to-end execution of talent programs, ensuring deliverables from L&D, HR Ops, and business partners are integrated and deployed effectively
- Track adoption and impact via dashboards, feedback loops, and usage data and translate into actionable insights
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
