Senior Director, Talent, Performance, and Development (East Coast preferred)

OVERVIEW :

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Director, Talent, Performance, and Development will lead setting the strategy and vision of our Learning and Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, and People Analytics functions with a focus on driving exemplary talent management practices.

This role will work in close collaboration cross-functionally with the executive team and HR leadership team to provide counsel and insights on staff engagement, organizational design, and performance.

As a successful candidate, you will bring strong subject matter expertise in skills-first talent management practices, together with knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to talent acquisition, learning, and development.

You enjoy designing and building talent and leadership development capabilities to enable career growth and foster positive staff experiences and engagement.

You will build relationships with external partners, internal stakeholders, and the executive team to foster alignment between talent, performance, and development initiatives and business needs.

You recognize the value and potential of leadership to attract, onboard, motivate, and retain staff as they work to close the Opportunity Divide.

The Senior Director, Talent, Performance, and Development will also interact with Year Up United students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Team Leadership and Support

• Set the vision and establish the strategy for the Learning and Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, and People Analytics functions that will enable the organization to achieve strategic impact goals
• Manage team performance and budget, including negotiating fees with partners, reviewing contracts, and identifying cost saving opportunities

Learning, Organizational Development, and Performance Management

• Design the organization's talent development and performance management strategy to drive staff engagement, internal mobility, and retention while delivering a scalable approach to supporting leaders across the organization with coaching, mentoring, talent reviews, and succession planning
• Strategize with leadership to ensure talent management initiatives foster a strong performance culture that advances competency development for all career stages and incorporates inclusive leadership behaviors
• Ensure a comprehensive onboarding experience for new hires and internal career mobility
• Lead the assessment of staff experience and engagement across the talent lifecycle by facilitating the benchmarking, design, and execution of surveys;

drive action planning aligned to survey feedback / insights received to enhance staff engagement and foster a culture of belonging

Partner with the Chief People Officer in supporting Human Capital Committee of the National Board of Directors reporting and leadership succession planning

Talent Acquisition

• Determine the strategies, systems, and processes needed to effectively attract the best talent, foster career progression, and build workforce planning capabilities aligned to organizational goals
• Define and communicate key talent acquisition and sourcing metrics, targets, and goals to the organization and senior leadership stakeholders, including but not limited to : time to hire, candidate experience, diversity metrics, and quality of hire
• Oversee the assessment of all external recruiting agency relationships and vendors, such as Glassdoor, , and LinkedIn
• Lead the exploration of potential external opportunities, events, and partnerships to further Year Up United's outreach, recruitment, and scouting efforts
• Evaluate the effectiveness of hiring plan execution, level of partnership with hiring managers, and delivery of commitments related to candidate experience
• Accountable for ensuring talent acquisition policies and practices adhere to employment law and regulations

People Analytics

• Drive the analysis of people data and trends to design strategies for how we recruit, onboard, coach, and develop staff and people managers to enable career growth and strategic workforce planning
• Establish standardized reporting and analytics to increase capacity across the people function and provide robust data-driven insights to inform decision-making by leadership
• Evaluate the effectiveness of talent management programs and practices through metrics to continuously innovate and enhance the staff experience lifecycle
• Partner with the HRIS team and other Human Resources sub-teams to ensure HRIS improvements are regularly occurring across talent, performance, and development systems and business processes, and people analytics are readily available, as needed by the business

The location for this role is flexible and is open to candidates in any city where Year Up United operates (https : / / www.yearup.org / locations).

Salary : $155,000-$175,000

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience
• 8+ years' of people management experience including knowledge and application of human capital consulting focused on talent management, including recruiting, learning, and organizational development
• Demonstrated experience consulting with senior leaders on driving skills-first talent management practices and action plans
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to coach and inspire others, garner buy in, and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders;

knowing how to lead by influence and empower others

• Experience developing business cases, and facilitating effective storytelling with small and large audiences, including staff, people managers, peers, and executives
• Sound judgment, a high degree of professionalism, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion;

strong business and project management acumen

• Strong aptitude in the use of HR technology, including application tracking systems, learning management systems, and people analytics (e.g., Degreed, Workday)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Certified Coach or Talent Management credential preferred
• A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets.

For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Salary offers take into account a candidate's skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

• Benefits : Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.
• Vacation : Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.
• Professional Development : Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

This is an exempt role (paid on a salaried basis).

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION :

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults-no matter their background, income, or zip code.

Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country-a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies : providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni;

empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United's intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship.

Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas / Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City / Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work.

Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people.

The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY :

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy.

We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity : http : / / www.yearup.org / about-us / careers / commitment-to-diversity /

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY :

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.