Talent and Performance Management Director

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Key details

Salary

$137K – $252K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

5-10

Location

New York, US

Full job description

The Trade Desk seeks a Director of Talent and Performance Management to develop and implement talent and performance management frameworks aligned with organizational goals. Responsibilities include leading the Talent Management Center of Excellence, designing performance management strategies, overseeing job architecture, succession planning, career development frameworks, and collaborating with People teams and senior leaders. The role requires a Master's degree in HR or related field, 5+ years experience in HR or talent management, strong communication, analytical skills, and ability to operate in ambiguity. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid sick and vacation time, stock-based compensation, and employee stock purchase plan. Salary range is $137,300 to $251,800 USD. Location: New York, NY.

What you'll do

Lead the Talent Management Center of Excellence as a hub for best practices, tools, and resources
Design and implement performance management strategy, including measurement, differentiation, and connection to compensation and promotion
Develop and oversee a comprehensive job architecture system outlining job families, levels, and career pathways
Create and execute succession planning strategy including talent profiles, assessments, reviews, action planning, and bench strength
Build and enhance career development frameworks and tools such as skills assessments, career planning guides, progression pathways, and internal mobility initiatives
Act as a trusted consultant to People Advisory Partners advising on tailored People strategies for business units
Collaborate with People teams to deliver integrated organizational effectiveness solutions
Partner with Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness to support competency development, activation, embedding, and organizational design initiatives
Partner with Compensation to align performance management outputs with pay for performance and compensation review processes
Cultivate strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to align talent and performance strategies
Navigate ambiguity confidently, take ownership of unclear workstreams, make pragmatic decisions, and iterate strategy quickly

Requirements

Master’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, talent management, competency development, succession planning or a similar role
Demonstrated experience in performance management strategy, design, and implementation
Proven ability to design and implement effective talent management frameworks and programs
Demonstrated experience in organizational design, including designing and embedding scalable frameworks, is preferred
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Thrives in ambiguity and comfortable operating without a fully defined playbook
Adapts quickly when direction shifts and acts without waiting for perfect information
Demonstrates core company values including vision, grit, agility, generosity, openness, and full-heartedness

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEligibility for stock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performanceVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock purchase