Director, Talent Development

Location: Global Support Center/Corporate Office, 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 (Energy Corridor, off I‑10 and N Eldridge). This is a hybrid position requiring on‑site presence 3 to 4 days per week, with the possibility of additional on‑site days based on business needs.

Summary

Responsible for improving the effectiveness of individuals, teams, and organizations in support of achieving Sysco’s US Foodservice and corporate business priorities. Works in partnership with HR and the Center of Excellence (CoE) to scope and execute initiatives related to strategic talent planning, succession, performance management, and career development. Serves as the conduit between the Global Talent Development CoE, HR, and USFS.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Senior Director, Talent & Leadership Development and operate from the Houston headquarters – Office Human Resources.
• Provide full talent business partnering by collaborating with USFS Operations, US Specialty companies, corporate functions, and HR leaders to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Manage rollout of key talent processes, including talent and succession planning, performance management, talent pools, high‑potential (HIPO) management, internal mobility, and development planning.
• Offer active support and coaching to HR Business Partners and leaders on talent and performance practices.
• Support succession candidates and high‑potential development, gathering feedback, trends, and insights to share with the CoEs.
• Interpret and act on strategic talent data.
• Partner with all groups across Global Talent Development on critical talent needs.

Abilities & Skills

• Knows how to develop talent.
• Understands the business they support.
• Strong inquiry and facilitation skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders across levels and functions.
• Can act as a critical friend to both GTD and the business.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of broad‑responsibility experience working cross‑culturally to create enterprise‑focused talent or HR solutions in a Fortune 500 organization.
• Proficient with learning platforms and technologies; experience with Workday and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Significant experience in business partnering and managing multiple stakeholders (business, HR, CoE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; related degree (e.g., Organizational Development, Talent Management, Human Resources) preferred for external candidates and required for internal candidates.

Work Environment

• Based at the Global Support Center in Houston.
• Travel up to 30%+ to Sysco facilities or operating companies may be required.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 3–4 days per week on‑site; on‑site days may increase based on business needs.