Next Insurance is a fast-growing tech company based in Silicon Valley that is led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs with a history of successful outcomes. Our mission is to transform insurance for small businesses by combining world-class technology and phenomenal customer service to offer better insurance at a lower price. As the leading digital insurtech company transforming small business insurance, we just announced a $250 million new funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to $4 billion and total funding raised to more than $880 million! 

Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, and are customer-focused and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.

The Head of Talent Development will set the vision, develop the strategy, and execute towards building one of the best places to grow and develop one’s career. This is an ambitious goal and we’re looking for an experienced professional and leader passionate about unlocking the potential of our employees. This role reports to the VP of People.

What You’ll Do:

• Build out a global learning and development strategy
• Shape, influence and lead an evolving talent management function 
• Guide, mentor, and develop a high performing talent management team and continue to scale the team based on strategic business objectives
• Identify, create and execute on key global talent initiatives and programs that align with Next's values to help leaders develop their organizations and ensure high employee performance
• Design and implement the company’s talent review process
• Build and evolve a manager and leadership development program 
• Work closely and collaborate with the VP of People on company-wide, critical global talent initiatives.

What We Need:

• 10+ years of experience in HR with expertise in talent management, learning and development, performance management, organizational development, and employee engagement
• 5+ years managing a team; strong managerial and leadership skills a must
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Proven track record in leading, planning and executing upon global programs and projects in high growth environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high comfort level of presenting at an executive level

Unstoppable Qualities:

• You’re hungry to reimagine how the industry thinks about developing and retaining talent
• Data-driven and uncanny ability to understand the root problem and driving creative solutions
• Collaborative spirit and true partner to the business and leaders

One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.