Director of Talent & Performance

SchooLinks•Austin, TX

14h•$145,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

SchooLinks is transforming the future of student success through innovative college and career readiness solutions. We operate with PACE at our core: Performance-Driven - We set ambitious goals, measure our progress, and relentlessly pursue excellence to deliver impactful results Above & Beyond - We push boundaries and surpass expectations, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value and transformative experiences Caring Candor - We foster an environment of radical candor and tough love, encouraging critical thinking and personal growth Effort & Ownership - We believe in the power of hard work and taking ownership, driving positive change through dedication and perseverance We're building a championship team, not a family. That means high expectations, direct feedback, and a relentless commitment to performance. Forget traditional HR. We're not looking for someone to manage compliance checklists and benefits enrollment. We need a Director of Talent & Performance who thinks like a coach, acts like a strategist, and drives results like a GM.

Requirements

Operator first, HR second
Coach up /manage out mindset
Strong understanding of KPIs across all departments
Have strong negotiation skills while maintaining diplomacy
Comfortable with conflict and direct feedback
Bias toward action and clarity
Respected for judgment, not just empathy
Energized by high standards and accountability
Operates with urgency
5+ years experience in leading people organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaS
Strong understanding of performance management and top grading philosophy
Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and understand budget management

Nice To Haves

Experience working with founders or executive teams
Has been part of a company that scaled rapidly
Has personally made and stood behind difficult people decisions

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition -Rigorous hiring process to recruit A players
Performance Management - implement top grading framework (9 box talent grit) across the organization
HR compliance & HR risk management
Day-to-day people operations