Director of Talent Management
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced, enterprise-minded Director of Talent Management to lead and elevate talent strategy across a multi-regional organization. This individual will oversee a growing team of five regional Talent Partners supporting various locations, including a newly established Corporate Talent Partner function. The Director will act as the strategic architect and coach behind internal mobility, leadership development, and succession planning efforts.
This is a senior leadership role ideal for a proven player-coach who thrives in dynamic environments and has a track record of delivering measurable business outcomes through modern, people-first talent strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and execute enterprise-wide talent management strategy under senior HR leadership.
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Manage and mentor a team of regional Talent Partners, driving consistency and development across locations.
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Launch and embed the Corporate Talent Partner function to support career growth at headquarters.
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Establish and scale career pathing and internal mobility frameworks for both field and corporate roles.
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Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to align hiring with succession planning and pipeline development.
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Partner with Learning & Development to align programs with evolving business and leadership needs.
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Lead strategic talent reviews including nine-box assessments for senior leadership.
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Analyze talent metrics to guide decisions on retention, mobility, and development impact.
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Facilitate stay interviews, onboarding feedback, and exit debriefs to enhance engagement strategies.
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Build strong partnerships across business units and influence senior leaders on talent strategy.
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Promote a culture of agility, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Talent function.
Qualifications & Experience:
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12–15+ years progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, or HR Business Partnership.
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Minimum 5 years managing high-performing, distributed teams across multiple regions or functions.
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Proven success designing and scaling enterprise talent strategies from inception.
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Expertise in succession planning, performance management, and career development frameworks.
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Player-coach mentality: capable of strategic design and hands-on execution.
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Skilled in talent assessments, nine-box models, and facilitating strategic talent reviews.
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Strong collaboration experience with Talent Acquisition and Learning teams.
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Business savvy with a modern, progressive talent mindset.
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Ability to influence senior executives and translate talent strategies into business results.
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Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field required.
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Comfortable onsite 4 days/week in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Required Skills:
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
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Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
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Strong data analysis, organizational, and project management abilities.
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.
