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Senior Director - Talent Management and Learning

Direct Travel · United States · 2 days ago
RemoteRemoteHuman ResourcesFull-time

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Talent Management & Learning is a strategic HR leader responsible for designing and executing the organization's global talent strategy to build a high-performing, future-ready workforce. Reporting directly to the CHRO, this role leads enterprise-wide initiatives across talent management, leadership development, succession planning, performance management, learning and development, and organizational capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global talent management strategy aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.

  • Design and continuously improve talent review processes, succession planning, workforce capability planning, and high-potential programs.

  • Lead enterprise talent calibration and succession discussions with executive leadership.

  • Build scalable talent frameworks that support career progression, internal mobility, and retention of critical talent.

  • Create and implement a global learning strategy that develops technical, professional, and leadership capabilities.

  • Oversee leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.

  • Evaluate and modernize learning delivery through blended learning, digital platforms, coaching, and experiential development.

  • Partner with business leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.

  • Establish learning metrics to evaluate effectiveness, business impact, and ROI.

  • Design leadership competency frameworks aligned with organizational values and future business needs.

  • Develop executive and leadership coaching initiatives.

  • Lead assessments, development planning, and leadership readiness programs.

  • Support executive succession planning and leadership pipeline development.

  • Lead the evolution of the organization's performance management philosophy and processes.

  • Ensure talent practices encourage continuous feedback, coaching, development, and accountability.

  • Integrate performance, development, learning, and succession into a cohesive employee experience.

  • Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to assess organizational capability and future talent needs.

  • Support organizational transformation initiatives through capability building and change readiness.

  • Identify workforce trends and emerging skills needed to support long-term strategy.

  • Collaborate with regional HR leaders to ensure consistency while allowing flexibility for local market needs.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives on talent and leadership issues.

  • Build strong partnerships across HR, business functions, and external vendors.

  • Establish talent and learning dashboards using key workforce metrics.

  • Monitor effectiveness of talent programs through data and employee insights.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable global employment regulations and learning standards.

  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and technology supporting talent and learning initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related field.

  • 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership in Talent Management and Learning & Development.

  • Experience leading enterprise-wide talent initiatives within a global, multi-location organization.

  • Demonstrated success building leadership development, succession planning, and learning strategies.

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders.

  • Experience using talent analytics and HR technology to inform decision-making.

  • Proven change management and organizational development experience.

  • Preferred SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPTD, or similar professional certification.

  • Experience supporting organizations through rapid growth, transformation, or mergers and acquisitions.

  • Experience with enterprise learning management systems and talent management platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Cornerstone).

Leadership Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Executive Influence

  • Business Acumen

  • Talent Development

  • Change Leadership

  • Collaboration

  • Innovation

  • Data-Driven Decision Making

  • Global Mindset

  • Coaching & Developing Others

Success Measures

  • Within the first 12–24 months, deliver a comprehensive enterprise talent strategy aligned with business priorities.

  • Increase leadership bench strength through measurable succession planning outcomes.

  • Launch or enhance leadership development programs with strong participation and business impact.

  • Improve employee development and internal mobility metrics.

  • Increase engagement with learning programs while demonstrating measurable capability improvements.

  • Establish meaningful talent analytics and executive dashboards to guide strategic decisions.

  • Strengthen organizational capability to support growth, transformation, and future workforce needs.

Scope of Responsibility

  • Leads the global Talent Management and Learning & Development function.

  • Oversees enterprise talent programs, leadership development, learning strategy, succession planning, performance management, and organizational capability initiatives.

  • Manages external learning partners, assessment providers, and learning technology vendors.

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