Director, Talent Management

MERGE

. Own end-to-end execution of performance management cycles, including planning, goal setting, talent reviews, assessments, systems, communications, training and follow-through .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in performance management, talent reviews, and employee relations within fast-paced environments. Proficient in managing complex projects, developing scalable processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws.

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Performance Management ExecutionEmployee Relations JudgmentProject ManagementADP ExperienceHRIS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementTalent ReviewsEmployee ProgramsProject ManagementSOP DevelopmentPayroll ProcessesCompliance RequirementsPeople ReportingAnalytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

HRISPerformance Management SystemsGoogle WorkspaceADP

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee RelationsTalent ManagementProfessional ServicesEmployment Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end execution of performance management cycles, including planning, goal setting, talent reviews, assessments, systems, communications, training and follow-through
Develop project plans, establish ownership, and manage timelines, dependencies and risks
Ensure leaders and employees understand Talent processes, expectations and required actions
Maintain and improve Talent Management toolkits, workflows, templates and process documentation
Monitor completion, exceptions and recurring challenges, providing reporting and recommendations
Own offboarding processes, including exit interviews, documentation, reporting and recurring-theme identification
Operationalize new or updated Talent programs across the agency
Serve as a primary resource to managers and employees on employee relations and performance matters
Manage routine and moderately complex employee-relations matters and escalate sensitive or high-risk issues
Guide managers through employee concerns, documentation, coaching and performance development plans
Support workforce changes, organizational restructurings and other employee actions
Maintain confidential employee-relations records and identify organizational risks and manager-practice gaps
Own the integrated Talent roadmap, operating calendar and portfolio-management cadence
Translate priorities into project plans with owners, milestones, dependencies, decisions and deadlines
Hold initiative owners accountable and escalate risks, resource constraints and competing priorities
Project-manage priority cross-functional initiatives
Report regularly to Talent leadership on progress, risks, decisions and next steps
Document completed initiatives and transition them into ongoing operations
Cross-train on payroll and provide continuity support during coverage gaps
Maintain working knowledge of payroll timelines, controls and ADP processes
Create SOPs, controls and cross-training plans
Mentor junior Talent team members
Support compliance requirements, audits and reporting
Partner across Talent, Finance, Legal, Operations and agency leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within an agency, technology company or fast-paced professional services environment
Significant hands-on experience executing and operationalizing performance management, talent reviews and employee programs
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and organizational roadmaps
Strong employee relations judgment and working knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements
Proven success building scalable processes, SOPs, controls and operating rhythms
Experience supporting payroll processes and working knowledge of payroll controls
ADP experience is strongly preferred
Strong leadership, critical-thinking, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and distinguish between matters to resolve directly and those requiring escalation
Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through and written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency with HRIS and performance-management systems, Google Workspace, and people reporting and analytics
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401K
Lifestyle Spending Account
Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Time off & Holidays
Other benefits and rewards
Hybrid work arrangement
Potential remote work option for U.S.-based candidates
Travel to MERGE hubs for meetings, team gatherings, events, or other business needs