Director, Talent Management

MERGE

. Own execution and continuous improvement of MERGE’s core Talent Management programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Talent Management, including performance management, employee relations, and project management. Proficient in developing scalable processes, managing cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and payroll controls.

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Talent ManagementEmployee RelationsProject ManagementPerformance ManagementADP Experience

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementTalent ReviewsEmployee ProgramsProject PlanningSOP DevelopmentPayroll ProcessesHRIS SystemsPeople ReportingAnalytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Google Workspace

Industry Keywords

HR ExperienceEmployment LawRegulatory RequirementsAgency ExperienceProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own execution and continuous improvement of MERGE’s core Talent Management programs
Lead day-to-day delivery of performance management, talent reviews, employee relations and employee programs
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 documentation
Monitor completion, exceptions and recurring challenges; provide reporting and recommendations
Own offboarding processes, including exit interviews, documentation and reporting
Serve as a primary resource 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
Own the integrated Talent roadmap, operating calendar and portfolio-management cadence
Project-manage priority cross-functional initiatives
Report progress, risks, decisions and next steps to Talent leadership
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 arrangements
Potential remote work for U.S.-based candidates if fully remote is listed as an option