Director of Talent & Performance

Who We Are 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 resultsAbove & Beyond - We push boundaries and surpass expectations, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value and transformative experiencesCaring Candor - We foster an environment of radical candor and tough love, encouraging critical thinking and personal growthEffort & 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. That means high expectations, radical candor, 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. Responsibilities: The Director of Talent & Performance works directly with the CEO to design and implement people strategies in the following priority areas and has 1 direct report (HR Operations Manager). Talent Acquisition - Rigorous hiring process to recruit A players Performance Management - Implement top grading framework (9 box talent grid) across the organization The Director will also support and own these two functions HR compliance & HR risk managementDay-to-day people operations Requirements Required Mindset & Traits Operator first, HR second Coach up /manage out mindset Strong understanding of KPIs across all departmentsHave strong negotiation skills while maintaining diplomacy Comfortable with conflict and direct feedbackBias toward action and clarityRespected for judgment, not just empathyEnergized by high standards and accountabilityOperates with urgency Experience That Helps Experience implementing 9-box or similar talent frameworksBackground in high-growth, high-expectation environmentsTrack record of:Coaching leaders through tough people callsManaging out underperformance effectivelyFamiliarity with Amp It Up or similar performance-driven philosophiesHow Success Is Measured Ability to develop trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and is viewed as a credible partner by both employees and leadershipIncreased talent density across teamsClear differentiation between high, medium, and low performersFaster resolution of under performanceStrong manager capability in feedback and coachingA culture where values are lived, not laminated Bonus Points Experience working with founders or executive teamsHas been part of a company that scaled rapidlyHas personally made and stood behind difficult people decisions Requirements: 5+ years experience in leading people organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaSStrong understanding of performance management and top grading philosophy Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and understand budget management Benefits 100% health care coverage for Employee401K with company matchingDental & Vision Parental LeaveSubsidized gym membershipRemote work stipend Annual team offsite A reasonable estimate of the on track earnings range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters. SchooLinks is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.