Director Talent Management

About the role

The Director, Talent Management partners with the CHRO and HR leadership to develop Brookhaven National Laboratory's Human Capital Strategy and lead the execution of lab wide talent and organizational effectiveness priorities. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director provides strategic leadership for enterprise workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership and organizational development, training, performance management, succession planning, learning, workforce analytics, and related human capital initiatives that enable the Laboratory to attract, develop, engage, and retain a world-class workforce. The Director partners with senior leadership and the HR Directorate to drive cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and workforce transformation. The position provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen Brookhaven National Laboratory's ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain a world-class workforce to meet the Laboratory's growing scientific mission.

Responsibilities

• Human Capital Strategy Partner with CHRO, HR leadership, and Laboratory leadership to develop and execute the Laboratory's enterprise Human Capital Strategy aligned with Brookhaven's mission, strategic objectives, and future workforce requirements.
• Lead enterprise initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, leadership readiness, and employee experience.
• Identify emerging workforce trends, labor market risks, and organizational capability needs to ensure long-term workforce readiness.
• Translate Human Capital Strategy into measurable talent priorities, programs, and outcomes, ensuring effective execution across the Laboratory.
• Talent and Organizational Effectiveness Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, organizational design, succession planning, and change management.
• Leads organizational development initiatives that improve effectiveness, strengthen leadership capability, and support organizational change and workplace culture.
• Champions continuous improvement across Human Resources processes, services, and technology.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with DOE, peer national laboratories, universities, professional organizations, and external stakeholders to advance Brookhaven's workforce objectives.
• Operational Excellence & Analytics Establish