Director, Talent Management

About the role

Rice University seeks a Director, Talent Management to lead talent-related initiatives across the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) division. Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Operations, this role designs and implements programs to enhance recruitment, performance management, professional development, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a high-performing talent management team through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Assesses workforce needs and implements organizational effectiveness and workforce planning strategies
• Designs and delivers learning, development, leadership, and team-effectiveness programs
• Evaluates organizational structures, career pathways, and talent practices to support growth and mobility
• Maintains awareness of industry trends and best practices
• Serves as a trusted advisor on employee relations, team dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and complex people matters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent management, organizational development, or human resources
• Demonstrated success leading programs or teams that improve employee performance, engagement, and retention

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, planning, and change management skills
• Proven expertise in talent management strategies, including recruitment, performance management, employee development, and retention
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience coaching and developing teams
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels
• High emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations
• Strategic mindset with the ability to assess organizational needs and translate them into actionable talent solutions
• Experience designing and facilitating training and leadership development programs, including the use of assessment tools
• Experience leveraging, evaluating, implementing, and driving adoption of HR technologies and workflow tools to improve efficiency, operations, and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decision-making
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously

Benefits

Rice University offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more details, visit Rice University HR | Benefits.

Pay

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Schedule

The position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.