Director, Talent Management

• Develop and own the short-to-midterm performance management strategy within a broader talent system
• Establish KPIs, evolve performance standards, create continuous listening loops, and develop performance metrics
• Design, deploy, and refine calibration governance, performance reviews, performance standards input, continuous feedback, and goal-setting infrastructure
• Execute solutions in partnership with HRBPs across the teammate lifecycle
• Partner with Total Rewards to connect performance calibration and evaluation with merit and bonus cycles
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Learning & Development, HR Business Partners, and People Insights & Analytics
• Establish connections with Internal Mobility and Talent Planning to support future-role development
• Solve challenges, deliver innovations, and communicate with senior executives and front-line teammates
• Report to the Sr. Director of Talent Management

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategy development, managing a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, scaled deployments, change management, and cross-functional leadership
• Experience managing a direct report while driving results through a matrixed staffing structure
• Proven track record of shaping strategy, navigating ambiguity, and creating alignment with executives and key stakeholders on undefined problems
• Demonstrated ability to oversee large-scale, multi-phased strategic initiatives, leveraging project management support to balance high-level vision with tactical delivery
• Ability to drive organizational transformation and anticipate roadblocks
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and influence decision-making at all levels
• Familiarity with enterprise HRIS platforms such as Workday
• Experience leveraging technology to scale performance management solutions
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performance management strategy development, including establishing KPIs, performance metrics, and continuous feedback mechanisms. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational transformation through strategic initiatives and data analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Performance Management Strategy Development
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Data Analysis and Insights Translation
• Change Management
• Enterprise HRIS Platforms (Workday)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• KPI Establishment
• Performance Metrics Development
• Project Management
• Strategic Initiative Oversight
• Performance Calibration
• Goal-Setting Infrastructure Design
• Continuous Feedback Mechanism Development
• Organizational Transformation
• Data Trend Analysis
• Performance Management Solutions Scaling

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Oral Communication
• Influencing Decision-Making
• Adaptability in Messaging
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Talent Management
• HR Business Partners
• Total Rewards
• Talent Acquisition
• Onboarding
• Learning & Development
• People Insights & Analytics
• Internal Mobility
• Talent Planning
• Performance Reviews