5+ years leading people organizations, preferably in enterprise software and SaaS
Strong grasp of performance management and top grading philosophy
Fiscal responsibility with budget management experience
Experience with 9-box or similar talent frameworks
Background in high-growth, high-expectation environments
Responsibilities
Design and implement talent acquisition strategies to recruit top talent
Establish and manage a performance management framework across the organization
Oversee HR compliance and risk management processes
Handle day-to-day people operations effectively
Coach leaders through challenging personnel decisions
Benefits
100% health care coverage for employee
401K with company matching
Dental and vision coverage
Parental leave
Subsidized gym membership
Remote work stipend
Annual team offsite
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
The Director of Talent & Performance works directly with the CEO to design and implement people strategies in the following priority areas and has 1 direct report (HR Operations Manager).
Talent Acquisition - Rigorous hiring process to recruit A players
Performance Management - Implement top grading framework (9 box talent grid) across the organization
The Director will also support and own these two functions
HR compliance & HR risk management
Day-to-day people operations
Requirements Required Mindset & Traits
Operator first, HR second
Coach up /manage out mindset
Strong understanding of KPIs across all departments
Have strong negotiation skills while maintaining diplomacy
Comfortable with conflict and direct feedback
Bias toward action and clarity
Respected for judgment, not just empathy
Energized by high standards and accountability
Operates with urgency
Experience That Helps
Experience implementing 9-box or similar talent frameworks
Background in high-growth, high-expectation environments
Track record of:
Coaching leaders through tough people calls
Managing out underperformance effectively
Familiarity with Amp It Up or similar performance-driven philosophies
How Success Is Measured
Ability to develop trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and is viewed as a credible partner by both employees and leadership
Increased talent density across teams
Clear differentiation between high, medium, and low performers
Faster resolution of under performance
Strong manager capability in feedback and coaching
A culture where values are lived, not laminated
Bonus Points
Experience working with founders or executive teams
Has been part of a company that scaled rapidly
Has personally made and stood behind difficult people decisions
Requirements:
5+ years experience in leading people organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaS
Strong understanding of performance management and top grading philosophy
Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and understand budget management
Benefits
100% health care coverage for Employee
401K with company matching
Dental & Vision
Parental Leave
Subsidized gym membership
Remote work stipend
Annual team offsite
A reasonable estimate of the on track earnings range for this position is $145,000 - $165,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
About SchooLinks
SchooLinks is an education technology company that provides a college and career readiness platform for students, counselors, and colleges. The platform helps students discover their strengths and interests, explore career pathways, and connect with colleges and universities. SchooLinks also provides tools for counselors to manage their caseloads, track student progress, and communicate with students and parents. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
