Director of Talent Development

We are maturing as a People function within a 9-year-old company marked by explosive growth and dynamic change. We are evolving our talent practices to enable our future and as the Director of Talent Development, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing transformative strategies to develop and retain top-tier talent. We strive to get 1% better every day and our talent development efforts need to support our constant improvement. You will have the unique opportunity to build robust talent programs and rhythms, extending a culture that fosters continuous growth and excellence. Your visionary leadership and expertise in talent development will shape the future of our organization and contribute to our long-term success.

You will join a remote-first team, reporting to the Vice President, People & Talent Management.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent development strategy that aligns with Opendoor’s mission and operating principles.
• Lead the talent development function by creating and implementing programs and rhythms for performance enablement, succession planning, leadership development, listening & employee engagement, and more.
• Establish key metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of our talent programs and rhythms, providing data-driven insights to improve our practices and organizational performance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent management and development, incorporating innovative ideas and technologies into our talent practices.
• Partner deeply across People Team functions, including People Business Partners, Total Rewards, People Operations & Technology and Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment on performance enablement, job architecture, and other talent development related efforts.
• Influence senior leaders and stakeholders by building trust, leveraging data to inform decisions, and strategically framing issues & opportunities.
• Ensure our talent development practices promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• May lead a small team.

• 8-10+ years of experience in Talent Management or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, I/O Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven track record leading large scale performance and talent practices and projects involving numerous stakeholders that require robust change management and communication.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and improving talent development and retention strategies, ideally in fast-paced and dynamic organizations.
• Strong knowledge of industry-leading talent development practices, methodologies, and technologies (Experience using Workday preferred)
• Experience and qualifications in in talent assessment/leadership assessment tools (preferred)
• Excellent leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve extraordinary results.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and execute innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to drive decision-making and continuously improve talent practices.

Remote roles in the US are available in all states EXCEPT Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, or any US Territories. 

The base salary range for this position in Colorado, Connecticut, Washington, and New Jersey is $192,000 - $291,500/yr, and in California and New York City is $192,000 - $291,500/yr. Base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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