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Associate Director, Talent Development

Irvine, California, United States

Hi Tarsan! 

Thanks for your interest in this position.  Please review the details and if role and if it's something that could match your career goals, connect with your current manager and HRBP to discuss if your experience and skills line up. If everything is a go, please apply and the Talent Acquisition team will contact you for an interview so we can also get to know you better.  

- Your Human Resources Team

About the Role

The Associate Director of Talent Development will lead scalable learning and development strategies and programs that empower professional growth, build leadership capabilities, and enhance skills across all organizational levels aligned to our talent and business strategies. This role will act as a strategic partner to embed a culture of continuous development, driving business impact through talent innovation and aligning with organizational priorities, as well as overseeing the day-to-day execution of our development and learning programs

Let’s talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role:

  • Design, implement, execute, and scale leadership development programs for all levels and stages of employees, including emerging, midlevel, and senior leaders, to build a diverse and effective leadership pipeline, incorporating learner-centric design and leveraging cutting-edge L&D trends to ensure relevance and engagement.
  • Oversee the delivery of development initiatives, leveraging facilitation expertise, instructional design principles, and data-driven insights to drive impact, ensuring alignment with our DEIB strategy to ensure integration of inclusion and belonging into all talent development programs.
  • Partner with HRBPs to align performance management processes with a culture of continuous feedback and high-impact coaching, equipping leaders to foster meaningful performance conversations.
  • Lead talent review processes, in partnership with HRBPs, to identify high-potential employees, critical roles, and successors, ensuring individualized development plans accelerate readiness and strengthen the internal talent pipeline.
  • Oversee the day-to-day execution of talent development programs, including scheduling, program design, vendor coordinator, delivery, facilitation as needed, and post-work.
  • Utilize learning analytics and feedback to measure program success, improve offerings, and stay ahead of emerging industry trends and workforce needs. Regularly share out metrics with HRLT and Senior Leadership.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, offering strategic consulting on talent development and workforce capability-building.

Success Factors:

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field; advanced degree and/or facilitation certifications (e.g., Insights Discovery, Situational Leadership) preferred.
  • 10-12+ years of experience in talent development or L&D, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable development programs that align with business and talent strategy and accelerate leadership readiness.
  • Proven expertise in aligning modern L&D approaches with organizational priorities to drive measurable business outcomes.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to connect talent solutions with organizational growth needs.
  • Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and strategic consulting skills to influence and inspire at all levels.
  • Proficiency in leveraging talent analytics tools and HR systems to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
  • Strong project management capability with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, prioritize in dynamic environments, and adapt strategies to evolving business needs.
  • Passion for fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Advanced PowerPoint and facilitation experience, strong understanding of learning design principles, and demonstrated expertise in developing and executing learning content.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

  • The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment.
  • We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
  • This position reports directly to the Sr. Dir, Human Resources
  • Some travel may be required – up to 15%

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $142,500 - $199,500 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://alliantbenefits.cld.bz/25tarsusbenesnap.

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