Director, Talent Management – OD/OE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the strategy and implementation of Instructure's growth, development, and retention strategies for its workforce.

• Create and advocate for principles of organizational design, frameworks for spans and layers, and philosophies focused on team effectiveness.

• Collaborate with leaders on workforce and succession planning, 9-box calibration, and talent reviews to ensure optimal role alignment.

• Direct talent insights and analytics that guide strategic decisions regarding organizational structure and capability deficiencies.

• Establish frameworks for talent and organizational effectiveness that equip our workforce to develop new skills and evolve alongside Instructure’s AI-driven products and methodologies.

• Work with business leaders to evaluate current capabilities, pinpoint future skill requirements, and develop roadmaps for upskilling our workforce.

• Stay informed about industry trends in AI talent strategies and workforce design, bringing insights on how leading tech firms empower their employees to excel with AI.

• Oversee the design and implementation of our THRIVE performance development framework, which includes year-end reviews, goal-setting, and quarterly check-ins.

• Promote the adoption and ongoing enhancement of performance practices that foster accountability, growth, and transparency across the organization.

• Collaborate with HRBPs to ensure that performance management is integrated into the business and not treated as a once-a-year HR task.

• Manage the comprehensive engagement and employee listening strategy, encompassing survey design, execution, analysis, and action planning.

• Convert engagement data into actionable insights for leaders, enabling managers to take ownership of engagement within their teams.

• Develop mechanisms for pulse and lifecycle listening to provide real-time feedback on the employee experience.

• Lead Instructure’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) strategy and collaborate with ERG leaders to create impactful programming and a sense of community.

• Integrate inclusive practices into talent processes—such as hiring, development, promotions, and succession—ensuring DIB is woven into the fabric of our operations.

• Monitor and report on DIB metrics, advising leadership on areas of progress and those requiring additional focus.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, I-O Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred.

• Over 10 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on talent management or organizational development, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience in designing and scaling performance frameworks, engagement strategies, and organizational effectiveness initiatives within a global technology setting.

• A successful history of collaboration with senior leaders on enterprise talent strategy, workforce and succession planning, and 9-box calibration.

• Experience in leading Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategies, embedding inclusive practices into essential talent processes.

• Proficient in HRIS platforms (preferably Workday), engagement survey tools, and advanced data analysis.

• Strong understanding of organizational design principles, spans and layers modeling, and workforce planning methodologies.

• Familiarity with emerging trends in AI-enabled talent and workforce design.

• Ability to set strategy while also executing—capable of crafting a vision and actively delivering on it.

• Exceptional communication and influencing abilities across all organizational levels; possesses a global perspective with cultural awareness.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus all full-time employees are part of our ownership program - ensuring everyone has a stake in our success.

• Flexible work environment. Options for remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration vary by role, team, and location.

• Generous paid time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, during which teams are encouraged to take a break and recharge according to departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness initiatives and mental health support.

• Learning and development opportunities, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth.

• Access to the technology and tools necessary for peak performance.

• Motivosity employee recognition program.

• A culture grounded in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connections.