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
RequirementsRequired 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.
