Director, Talent Development Partner- Corporate NA Region

Tory Burch • New York, NY

10d • $165,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director, Talent Development Partner plays a leadership role supporting the full employee lifecycle for assigned departments. This position partners closely with business leaders and Talent colleagues to translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, talent development, performance, and engagement. The role provides trusted counsel to senior leaders, uses data and analytics to identify talent trends, supports organizational and workforce planning, and leads annual and recurring Talent processes. It also manages complex employee relations matters, advises on performance and development, and may lead or mentor other Talent Business Partners.

The position is part of the Talent Team, which works as a strategic partner to business leaders on initiatives including organizational transformations, talent acquisition, and benefits strategy. Travel may be required as needed for business, development, and recruitment purposes. The compensation range is $165,000–$180,000 USD, with offers based on relevant experience and work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of progressive experience as a Talent/HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, including experience advising senior leaders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence effectively at all levels.
• Outstanding judgment and strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to make timely, proactive recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in organization design, workforce planning, talent planning, compensation, performance management, and complex employee relations.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, exercise discretion, and manage competing needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent strategy and people decisions to business outcomes.
• Willingness to travel as needed for business, development, and recruitment purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a retail, creative, consumer, or commercial organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and recommendations on talent initiatives that advance business goals.
• Use data and analytics to identify talent trends, anticipate concerns, and partner with leaders on targeted solutions.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that foster an inclusive workplace.
• Assess organizational structure, workforce needs, capabilities, and future talent requirements with business leaders and teams.
• Assist with organization design, headcount planning, role scoping and leveling, succession planning, and workforce transitions.
• Assist in developing recommendations and business cases that balance organizational effectiveness, business priorities, talent needs, and financial considerations.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute workforce and organizational strategies, including organization design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Advise on programs that improve organizational effectiveness and productivity, and reinforce a high-performance culture through clear expectations, accountability, and talent practices.
• Partner with department leaders, hiring managers, and Talent Acquisition to identify capability gaps and build effective recruiting plans.
• Support job description development, candidate assessment, selection decisions, and effective onboarding.
• Manage complex employee relations matters with a focus on fair resolution, sound judgment, consistency, and risk mitigation.
• Coach managers on performance management best practices, timely feedback, documentation, and employee support.
• Identify talent or capability gaps and recommend training, coaching, or other interventions.
• Interpret employee engagement insights with business leaders, identify organizational themes, and translate feedback into meaningful action plans.
• Support annual engagement efforts through skip-level and team meetings.
• Lead assigned departments through annual and recurring processes, including performance evaluations, compensation, promotions, talent reviews, engagement initiatives, and compliance training.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on company policies and procedures, leaves of absence, employee transitions, and exit interviews.
• Lead and/or mentor other Talent Business Partners by providing direction, coaching, and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous benefits to support mental and physical health, financial security, and overall wellness.
• Employee discount on company collections and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free executive coaching on demand.
• Paid volunteer days and opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation.
• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director