Director, Talent - Talent Management

The role

You will own the execution and continuous improvement of core Talent Management programs and oversee the operating discipline for the Talent roadmap. This hands-on role involves leading performance management, talent reviews, employee relations, and providing payroll continuity support.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end performance management cycles.
• Develop project plans and manage timelines, dependencies, and risks.
• Maintain and improve Talent Management toolkits, workflows, and templates.
• Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews and reporting.
• Serve as a primary resource for managers and employees on employee relations.
• Manage routine and moderately complex employee relations matters.
• Support workforce changes and organizational restructurings.
• Own the integrated Talent roadmap and operating calendar.
• Provide continuity support for payroll processes using ADP.
• Mentor junior Talent team members.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience executing and operationalizing performance management, talent reviews, and employee programs.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and organizational roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Success building scalable processes, SOPs, controls, and operating rhythms.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and working knowledge of payroll controls.
• Leadership, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS and performance-management systems, Google Workspace, and people reporting and analytics.

Nice to have

• Experience within an agency, technology company or fast-paced professional services environment.
• ADP experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Time off & Holidays

Before you apply

• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

About the company

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency for the intersection of health and wellness. They use a Whole Human Marketing approach and AI to connect brands and people.