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Director of Talent – Performance
SchooLinks. Work directly with the CEO to design and implement people strategies .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition, performance management, and HR compliance, with a strong focus on implementing frameworks like the 9-box talent grid. Proven ability to coach leaders, manage underperformance, and foster a high-performance culture in high-growth environments.
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Talent Acquisition9-Box Talent Framework ImplementationPerformance ManagementCoaching LeadersHR Compliance
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Hard Skills
Performance ManagementTalent Acquisition9-Box Talent FrameworkBudget ManagementKPI Understanding
Soft Skills
Negotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionJudgmentAccountabilityCoaching
Industry Keywords
High-Growth EnvironmentsSaaSEnterprise SoftwareTop Grading PhilosophyPerformance-Driven Philosophies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work directly with the CEO to design and implement people strategies
- Lead talent acquisition through a rigorous process to recruit A players
- Implement a top grading framework (9 box talent grid) across the organization
- Own HR compliance and HR risk management
- Support day-to-day people operations
- Manage 1 direct report, the HR Operations Manager
- Develop trusted relationships across all levels of the organization
- Increase talent density across teams
- Differentiate clearly between high, medium, and low performers
- Resolve underperformance faster
- Strengthen manager capability in feedback and coaching
- Help build a culture where values are lived, not laminated
Requirements
What you’ll need- Operator first, HR second
- Coach up /manage out mindset
- Strong understanding of KPIs across all departments
- Strong negotiation skills while maintaining diplomacy
- Comfortable with conflict and direct feedback
- Bias toward action and clarity
- Respected for judgment, not just empathy
- Energized by high standards and accountability
- Operates with urgency
- Experience implementing 9-box or similar talent frameworks
- Background in high-growth, high-expectation environments
- Track record of coaching leaders through tough people calls
- Track record of managing out underperformance effectively
- Familiarity with Amp It Up or similar performance-driven philosophies
- 5+ years experience in leading people organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaS
- Strong understanding of performance management and top grading philosophy
- Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and understanding of budget management
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% health care coverage for Employee
- 401K with company matching
- Dental & Vision
- Parental Leave
- Subsidized gym membership
- Remote work stipend
- Annual team offsite