Director, Talent

Director, Talent

About StriveTogether

StriveTogether is a national network of community partnerships that join together neighbors, including youth and families, nonprofits, businesses, schools and more, to work toward a future where youth can thrive in their shared communities. Cradle to Career Network members change the way their communities work together by building connections, sharing resources and using data to put more young people on a path to economic mobility. Our work helps young people meet seven key life milestones so that they have the opportunities they need to reach their goals, and, ultimately, thrive.

StriveTogether team members are leaders committed to building a future where every young person has access to the opportunities they need to succeed. We are community supporters, difference makers and compassionate leaders. Above all, we are champions for every child.

At StriveTogether, we cultivate an environment where every member of our team can grow both personally and professionally. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to help communities across the country improve outcomes for every child, cradle to career.

About you

You are a Talent professional looking to make an impact by developing and executing strategic talent processes and policies for a growing, high-impact national non-profit. You thrive in changing environments and have deep experience building clarity in ambiguity. You excel by building strong and trusting relationships via understanding organizational needs and owning tactical processes to enable your colleagues to do their best work. You are an exceptional communicator and move forward quickly in a thoughtful, detail-oriented manner. You are a tech-savvy, critical thinker who consistently achieves results.

At StriveTogether, we’re dedicated to ensuring all children succeed. You’re driven by our mission and passionate about putting millions more young people on a path to economic mobility.

About the position

Reporting to the Vice President, People Experience, the Director, Talent leads the design, ongoing improvement, and execution of StriveTogether’s talent practices in a critical moment of organizational growth and departmental change.The employee talent cycle components include, but are not limited to, talent acquisition, promotion and upward mobility, onboarding, performance management, and learning and development processes and policies. Through their work, the role will maximize staff impact, engagement, and retention in support of StriveTogether’s strategic plan and people strategy.Additionally, the Director, Talent will serve as a strategic people partner or “business partner” to managers in the organization and a frontline point-of-contact for all staff on talent-related matters.

The Director, Talent will be the lead on all things talent related within the PX team and a trusted key collaborator and go-to-person for the Vice President, People Experience who holds all accountabilities related to people work (talent, culture, HR compliance). Therefore, the role requires a high degree of independence, an ability to contribute meaningfully through both strategy and execution, and a strong desire to build relationships and network with all staff across the organization so that they are able to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform the talent strategy and achieve their targets.

Responsibilities and duties

Talent Strategy & Management (55%):

• Develop an overarching strategy for talent management including defining key metrics and performance targets, prioritizing change and improvement projects, and collaborating with organizational leadership to ensure alignment with strategic plan.
• Define StriveTogether's talent acquisition approach, including managing the standard components and selecting service provider partners when relevant.
• Work directly with hiring managers to provide the training, coaching and support needed to define their roles and recruit diverse and talented professionals in an efficient, consistent and rigorous hiring process.
• Develop and implement effective onboarding strategy and approach to ensure seamless integration of new hires. Work closely with hiring managers to define clear responsibilities for onboarding and ensure accountability and satisfaction for new staff.
• Support assigned staff to manage communication and logistics with staff, candidates, and new hires, overseeing the process to ensure the approach is timely, brand-aligned and effective.
• Communicate updates and expectations for talent processes and related matters regularly and in an employee-centered manner. When changes occur, expertly manage communicating changes with employees and leadership.
• Provide support for staff engaging in talent processes via resources, training, coaching and direct engagement.
• Ensure employee policies related to talent practices support organizational strategy and are up-to-date. Where missing, create thoughtful policies using staff input and centering equity; where existing, review policies for strategic alignment.

Learning and Development (20%):

• Lead the process development, communications and implementation of annual performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plan components. Seek feedback and input and then use that data to analyze routinely to iterate and improve.
• Develop and implement a learning and development strategy and approach to enhance employee skills and career growth.
• Oversee and set approach for the learning and development budget and resource distribution, and support managers to implement effectively and equitably.
• Identify common employee training and development needs and create relevant experiences or identify relevant external partners.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Strategic People Business Partnership & Employee Relations (10%):

• Oversee talent-related employee relations programs and initiatives to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with a particular focus on junior managers and/or employees who are individual contributors; work with our PEO partner and/or legal counsel to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.

Talent Systems and Analytics (10%):

• Oversee the implementation and management of talent technology solutions that improve organizational efficiency, employee experience, and/or data accuracy.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to provide insights and recommendations for improvements as part of strategic support decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of talent data and records.

Organizational Responsibilities (5%)

• Attend organizational meetings and retreats
• Special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations and/or Talent Management
• Strong knowledge and deep experience designing and executing a talent process for an organization
• Proven ability to implement new initiatives and effectively steward employees through change
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with that talent management technology market and potential solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)
• Experience in an HR or Talent functional leadership or management role
• Experience working with/supporting organizations that have a hybrid or virtual workforce
• Microsoft 365 and Asana proficiency

Qualifications Considered a “Plus”

• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations
• ADP Workforce Now proficiency

Location and Work Requirements

• Ability to effectively use remote work technology, including Slack, Zoom and others.
• This role has is based out of StriveTogether’s downtown Cincinnati headquarters.
• Cincinnati candidates have a hybrid work schedule, which requires coming into the office 3x per week. The dog-friendly office features paid parking, a rooftop deck and snacks and beverages.
• Up to 25% travel required including quarterly travel for all staff meetings and other travel related to department or organizational needs

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $94,000 - $110,000. StriveTogether is committed to fair compensation practices. To ensure consistency, salaries are determined based on the readiness for the position, market competitiveness and fair pay structures across the team. As a result, StriveTogether does not engage in salary negotiations.

StriveTogether also provides competitive benefits and professional development opportunities including:

• Fifteen days paid time off with four personal days, eleven holidays and a five-day break at the end of the year. PTO increases to twenty days after five years and staff members can apply for sabbatical in their seventh year of employment
• Competitive health and dental with up to $2,500 contribution from company for an HSA for HDHP participants
• Automatic 3% employer contribution to retirement plan, plus a percentage-based match on a portion of your contributions
• Options for professional development internally and externally including webinars, conferences and trainings
• Paid parental leave
• 100% paid vision, short-term and long-term disability, basic life insurance and access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cell phone, internet and ​$250 yearly home office stipend

Application and Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a target start date in May 2025. The process below is reflective of the typical process but may adjust slightly based on need and timing.

• Phone Screen
• Hiring Manager Interview
• ​​Performance Task
• Panel Interview
• Reference Checks

If you need assistance completing your application or require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process due to a disability or another reason protected by law, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive process and are here to help. Please contact us at px@strivetogether.org.

StriveTogether seeks to bring in a talented and engaged workforce from a range of backgrounds. We recognize that you may not have an exact match with every qualification for this role, and that's okay — we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we welcome your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

StriveTogether provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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