Director, Talent Development

About the Role

The Director, Talent Development will lead scalable leadership and talent development strategies and programs that empower professional growth, build leadership capabilities, and enhance competencies across all levels of the organization, aligned to our talent and business strategies. This critical leadership role will be part of our HR Leadership Team and act as a strategic partner to embed a culture of continuous development, driving business impact through talent innovation and aligning with organizational priorities and growth, as well as overseeing the day-to-day execution of our talent development, leadership, and learning programs.

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

• Design, implement, execute, and scale and fit for purpose leadership development programs for all levels and stages of employees, including emerging, people leaders, and senior leaders, to build a diverse and effective leadership pipeline, incorporating learner-centric design and leveraging cutting-edge learning and development (L&D) trends, technology, and innovation to ensure relevance and engagement.
• Oversee the delivery of development initiatives, leveraging facilitation expertise, instructional design principles, and data-driven insights to drive impact, ensuring alignment with our talent and business strategy, and integration of inclusion and belonging into all talent development programs.
• Partner with HRBPs to align performance management processes with a culture of continuous feedback and high-impact coaching, equipping leaders to foster meaningful performance conversations.
• Design and lead talent review processes, in partnership with HRBPs, to identify high-potential employees, critical roles, and successors, ensuring individualized development plans accelerate readiness and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
• Oversee the day-to-day execution of talent development programs with a hands-on approach, including scheduling, program design, vendor coordination, delivery, facilitation as needed, and post-work.
• Utilize learning analytics and feedback to measure program success, improve offerings, and stay ahead of emerging industry trends and workforce needs. Regularly share out metrics with HRLT and Senior Leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering strategic consulting on talent development and workforce capability-building.

Success Factors:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field; advanced degree and/or facilitation certifications (e.g., Insights Discovery, Situational Leadership) preferred.
• 15 years of experience in human resources, with at least five years in talent development or L&D roles, and three years in leadership roles.
• Outcome driven with the ability to build a culture of accountability for self and others by setting and achieving challenging goals; is resourceful and able to take calculated risks
• Innovation mindset with proven expertise in designing and effectively delivering unique and scalable development programs that align with business and talent strategy and accelerate leadership readiness.
• Demonstrated success in aligning modern L&D approaches with organizational priorities to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to build programs and deliver solutions aligned to the organization's internal and external environment, and the ability to connect talent solutions with organizational growth needs.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic consulting skills to effectively solicit input across the org, influence, and inspire at all levels.
• Analytical skills with proficiency in leveraging talent analytics tools and HR systems to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong project management capability with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with a bias for action, prioritize in dynamic environments, and adapt strategies to evolving business needs.
• Passion for fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Advanced PowerPoint and facilitation experience; strong understanding of learning design principles, and demonstrated expertise in developing and executing learning content and leveraging emerging technologies.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment
• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
• This position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer
• Some travel may be required – up to 15%

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $180,000 - $252,000 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://alliantbenefits.cld.bz/25tarsusbenesnap.

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