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Director of Talent Management & Development is responsible for designing and executing a forward-looking, data-driven talent and organizational development strategy aligned with Care Initiatives' mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
This role serves as a key HR leader and strategic partner to drive workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance through modern talent practices, including skills-based development, AI-enabled insights, and a personalized team member experience.
The Director will leverage technology, analytics, and emerging AI tools to enhance decision-making, enable scalable development solutions, and strengthen the organization's ability to attract, develop, and retain a future-ready workforce.
What You'll Do & Key Responsibilities:Strategic Talent & Organizational Development- Develop and execute an enterprise-wide talent management and organizational development strategy aligned to business goals and future workforce needs.
- Lead a shift toward a skills-based talent model, including capability mapping, career pathways, and internal mobility frameworks.
- Partner with senior leaders to assess organizational effectiveness and design interventions that improve performance, structure, and culture.
Leadership Development & Workforce Capability- Design and deliver scalable leadership development programs that build capabilities at all leadership levels.
- Leverage AI-enabled learning tools and adaptive learning platforms to personalize development and accelerate skill acquisition.
- Oversee onboarding, orientation, and continuous development experiences that enhance productivity and engagement.
Talent Management & Succession- Build and sustain a robust, data-driven talent review and succession planning process, providing visibility into leadership pipelines and risk areas.
- Define and operationalize a consistent framework for high-potential identification, including use of predictive analytics where appropriate.
- Create targeted development strategies and accelerated pathways for critical roles and talent segments (e.g., nursing, CNAs, emerging leaders).
Performance & Engagement- Lead the evolution of performance management practices toward continuous performance, coaching, and feedback models, supported by digital tools.
- Design and enhance engagement strategies through surveys, listening systems, and actionable insights, incorporating real-time and AI-assisted sentiment analysis.
- Equip leaders with tools, training, and insights to improve team engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
Learning & Technology- Oversee strategy, governance, and optimization of learning systems (e.g., Relias), ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize AI-powered HR and learning technologies (e.g., copilots, talent intelligence platforms).
- Drive a blended learning strategy (digital, experiential, social learning) to increase accessibility and effectiveness.
Data, Analytics & Insights- Establish and manage key talent metrics and dashboards (e.g., retention, bench strength, engagement, readiness levels).
- Use people analytics and AI insights to inform strategic decisions and measure effectiveness of talent initiatives.
- Continuously assess ROI of talent programs and adjust strategies based on data.
Partnership & Change Leadership- Partner closely with Operations and HR leaders to ensure effective implementation and adoption of talent initiatives.
- Lead change management efforts tied to organizational transformation, leadership capability, and technology adoption.
- Advise leadership on workforce trends, risks, and opportunities, including automation and AI impacts on roles and skills.
Culture, Inclusion & Employee Experience- Foster an inclusive, high-performance culture where all team members feel valued and supported.
- Design initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience, including career growth, recognition, and well-being.
Governance & Compliance- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations; recommend policy and practice improvements.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive talent matters with discretion.
Leadership Expectations- Serve as a hands-on leader capable of both strategic leadership and operational execution.
- Deliver compelling executive-level presentations on talent strategies, insights, and outcomes.
- Evaluate build/buy/borrow/outsource decisions for talent programs and solutions.
- Manage competing priorities effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational goals.
Qualifications:Education / Certification- Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration or combination of education and relevant experience is required.
- Master's degree is highly preferred.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is highly preferred.
Experience- A minimum of ten years' overall human resources experience that includes generalist responsibilities and a minimum of five years developing, implementing, and managing talent management and development programs, required.
- Post-acute, long-term care and/or healthcare leadership experience in a multi-site matrixed organization, highly preferred.
- Experience leveraging HR technology, people analytics, or AI-enabled tools in talent practices, preferred.
Why Choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons: - Unlimited vacation time.
- Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
- On-demand pay... and more!
Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!
