Director of Talent Development

About the role

The Director of Talent Development (HR Director) leads the organization's integrated talent lifecycle—unifying Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, and Learning & Development under one leader to shift HR from a reactive department into a proactive, strategic driver of organizational growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Partner with CHRO and executive leadership to forecast talent needs tied to housing expansion, grant funding cycles, and program growth.
• Design and execute a comprehensive talent management framework that integrates workforce forecasting, succession planning, and internal mobility pathways.
• Align strategies with core organizational needs, to include frameworks that build scalable leadership pipelines, optimize across all departments, and ensure long-term workforce stability.
• Develop job architecture and career ladders for management and technical tracks across housing operations, resident services, and administration.
• Establish talent metrics and dashboards tracking recruitment effectiveness, time-to-fill, retention of high-potential employees, and leadership pipeline readiness.
• Talent Acquisition Leadership
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment strategy for diverse, high-volume hiring across all organizational portfolios and business units.
• Strategic talent leader with proven success building scalable recruitment and learning systems in mission-driven organizations.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and trauma-informed training practices.
• Exceptional relationship builder who partners effectively with executive leadership, hiring managers, and frontline staff.
• Data-driven decision maker who uses talent metrics to demonstrate organizational impact and ROI.
• Learning & Development Ecosystem
• Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, learning & development, or organizational development, with 5+ years in leadership managing multiple functions.
• Proven success leading high-volume, diverse recruitment in nonprofit, public sector, corporate or housing organizations.
• Demonstrated experience designing and scaling learning & development programs with measurable business impact.
• Experience working with unionized workforces and grant-funded staffing requirements preferred.
• Track record building leadership pipelines and succession planning frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, or related field; Master's preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

Working Conditions

• The working environment at Plymouth Housing is supportive and inclusive, fostering a culture of teamwork, empathy, and respect for all staff members and residents.
• This role is primarily based in an office setting, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional walking and standing may be necessary for tasks such as attending meetings or conducting training sessions.
• Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, audits, or conferences.
• This position may offer flexibility for remote work, requiring reliable internet access and a suitable workspace at home.
• Light physical activity such as lifting and carrying documents, files, and laptop computers (up to 20 pounds).
• Ability to handle work-related stress and manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Champion equitable and compliant hiring practices by ensuring Talent Acquisition Specialists cultivate diverse candidate pipelines, enhance employer branding, and strictly adhere to all legal regulations and union requirements.
• Optimize applicant tracking systems, recruitment marketing, and hiring manager training to ensure positive candidate experiences and hiring efficiency.
• Partner with Finance on grant-funded position planning and compliance with federal staffing requirements (HUD, etc.).

Leadership & Performance Development

• Partner with department leaders to identify high-potential talent and create individualized leadership development plans.
• Design and implement management training including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and inclusive leadership practices.
• Facilitate succession planning to ensure bench strength for critical roles across housing operations and resident services.
• Collaborate with Culture & Impact team to integrate belonging and psychological safety into leadership development curricula.

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee talent management technology including applicant tracking systems, learning management systems (LMS), and talent analytics platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, learning effectiveness, and talent outcomes through data analysis and feedback loops.
• Partner across People Operations to ensure seamless integration between recruitment, onboarding, HRIS data flows, and employee development systems.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full-time position with benefits.