Director, Talent Development (Remote)

Job Description

For other positions, some roles may be based outside of our Denver office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our Denver office can sit in any of the following 26 states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Guild is hiring a Director, Talent Development to lead and influence the company’s Talent Development strategy and initiatives related to training, learning, and leadership development. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the organization is able to deliver on its Employee Value Proposition so that Guild is a mission-aligned, diverse, inclusive, and supportive place to work!

We are looking for an individual who thrives in an environment driven by creativity, agility, and high-growth who can help us understand where we are, identify risks, and guide us through an empathetic data-based approach.

This is a senior level position that will report directly to Guild’s Head of Talent Management and will be a member of the Talent Management Leadership Team. Additionally, the Director of Talent Development will lead a small team with the potential to expand as the company and team grows.

• Drive the strategy for leader, manager, individual contributor, and team development; contribute to the creation of the overall talent philosophy for Guild.
• Lead a coaching and mentoring program strategy that is aligned with the People Team's broader talent philosophy and takes into account the need for scalability.
• Own the talent development strategy, with accountability for the delivery of company-wide Leader Excellence initiatives -- ensuring objectives are aligned across the organization -- with an eye towards innovation and groundbreaking education and upskilling.
• Ensure all Leadership and Manager programs are in support of and alignment with Guild’s engagement, culture, and DE&I goals.
• Develop processes and development opportunities that will empower all managers to become highly effective “talent champions”.
• Select and lead implementation of technologies that enable program scalability and allow team members to focus on higher-value activities related to program execution.
• Collaborate with the leader of the learning tech stack on the selection and implementation of an LMS.
• Apply expertise in organizational change and large-scale program management to ensure initiatives are aligned with business strategy, have adequate exec. sponsorship to be successful, take into account organizational capacity, and are otherwise set up for measurable success.
• Advise and influence senior leaders on areas related to leader and manager development, coaching, and individual contributor development.
• Lead and develop team focused on manager and leadership development, individual contributor development, and team development.
• Facilitate meaningful, and sometimes sensitive conversations via 1:1, focus group discussions, or in team settings.
• Work closely with People Business Partners, senior leaders, team members, and other partners to ensure alignment and efficiency of solutions.

• Deep experience in leadership development; instructional / curriculum design; large-scale program design, development, and delivery; team development; coaching & mentoring program management; and a demonstrated understanding of the intersectionality of leadership development programs within talent management processes.
• Experience leading sophisticated, org-wide initiatives, including the ability to advise and manage small and large-scale projects with multiple contending priorities while partnering with leaders across the company for prioritization and implementation.
• An ability to build personal credibility and impact through influencing others, leading people, and communicating clearly, including experience in facilitating senior leader conversations, reaching consensus, and arriving at clear decisions.
• Experience crafting and tracking metrics to measure the success of programs
• Skill at designing and delivering programs virtually, along with an ability to evaluate both virtual and in-person training and learning program content providers
• Strong people development, coaching and feedback skills to enable the career growth of an already hard-working and successful team
• A proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing, building compelling presentations and facilitate impactful sessions.
• Innovative approach to foster ways of taking traditional “best practice” development programs to the next level

• Certification in Prosci Change Management Practitioner program
• Experience or Certification in Korn Ferry Leadership Architect and KF 360s

We feel passionately about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a base salary range of $140,000 - $173,750 as well as company stock options.

Guild requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees and guests attending Guild events or entering Guild offices. As of February 1, 2022 , we will be expanding our in-person vaccination requirement to include booster shots. We will be using both Clear’s Digital Vaccine Card and state-sponsored vaccine passports to verify proof of vaccine. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.

Guild is increasing economic mobility for working adults by partnering with the largest employers in the country to offer education as a benefit to their employees via our marketplace of nonprofit universities and education institutions. Guild’s proprietary technology platform facilitates the administration of this innovative benefit and our team of coaches helps each employee navigate the path back to school, providing individualized support from day one through program completion.

Guild is a female-led, Certified B Corporation - and with a valuation of $3.8 billion is one of the highest-valued, privately held education companies in the world, and the only one led by a woman. Guild's investors include Ken Chenault, General Catalyst Partners, chairman and former CEO of American Express, Emerson, and Iconiq.

Guild Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know. We currently offer the following benefits:

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
• Access to a 401k to help save for the future
• 3 weeks of vacation in the first year and an open vacation policy after year 1 to help recharge
• 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
• Family-friendly benefits, including 14 weeks of parental leave, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, and fertility care benefits.
• Well-rounded wellness benefits including access to free and low cost mental health resources and support services
• Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth

Guild requires COVID-19 vaccines for all employees and guests attending Guild events or entering Guild offices. As of February 1, 2022 , we will be expanding our in-person vaccination requirement to include booster shots. We will be using both Clear’s Digital Vaccine Card and state-sponsored vaccine passports to verify proof of vaccine. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.

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