Director of Talent Managment

SUMMARY 

At Magnolia, the Director of Talent Management will oversee and advance our talent management, recruiting, and training initiatives. This role will be critical in aligning people practices with the company’s mission and values, building recruiting strategies and KPIs, and developing robust training and development programs to foster a thriving work culture. The Director of Talent Management will be instrumental in executing organizational growth strategies and ensuring an employee experience consistent with the brand values of Magnolia. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Vice President of People and Culture and has supervisory responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design and implement a proactive recruiting strategy that aligns with Magnolia’s growth goals and cultural values 
• Develop and track KPIs related to recruiting efforts, including candidate quality, time-to-hire, and candidate retention* 
• Collaborate with department heads to anticipate hiring needs and develop customized recruitment plans to attract top talent 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as universities, job boards, and community organizations, to expand Magnolia’s candidate pipeline* 
• Implement and leverage recruiting technology and data analytics to improve efficiency and hiring outcomes 
• Develop a comprehensive learning and development strategy focused on enhancing employee performance, engagement, and career growth* 
• Create and manage KPIs for training programs, ensuring continuous improvement and effectiveness in meeting individual and organizational goals 
• Work with department leaders to identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans 
• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and role-specific skill-building initiatives 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by introducing innovative and engaging learning solutions, such as workshops, e-learning, and mentoring programs 
• Lead initiatives to enhance organizational culture, performance, and employee engagement 
• Develop and implement KPIs for performance management practices, ensuring alignment with Magnolia’s strategic goals* 
• Conduct regular assessments of organizational effectiveness, recommending changes to improve efficiency and productivity 
• Collaborate with leadership to create succession planning processes, identifying and developing future leaders within Magnolia* 
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on best practices in talent development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational change management 
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of organizational development initiatives, using data to guide decision-making 
• Regularly analyze recruiting, training, and performance data to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement 
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review 

COMPETENCIES 

• Teamwork: Foster a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Build a team that exemplifies Magnolia cultural and operating values. Lead department to ensure members are engaged and actively contribute. Mentor and develop managers to build a strong team environment. Teach and lead your team in identifying areas of strength and development to maximize team effectiveness. Ensure necessary training and tools are available for the professional development of the team. 
• Critical Thinking: Build and adhere to annual financial plans, metrics, budgets, and resource allocations to meet annual fiscal expectations. Utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to maintain the bottom line. 
• Expertise: Maintain a thorough understanding of your area and communicate the importance of accurate and timely work. Foster managers' abilities to lead and connect their employees with the resources and training needed. Lead by example. 
• Communication: Create a team environment of open communication. Encourage team members to share ideas, thoughts, and concerns. Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with other leaders and employees across the organization. Discuss business strategy and provide clear direction. 
• Guest Focus: In all strategic and operating plans ensure a personalized and guest-centric experience is a top priority. Set the standard for this through exemplary leadership. 
• Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity, leading through ambiguity. Create quarterly and annual goals and establish metrics and actions needed to achieve success. Evaluate objectives and assess potential risks and make well-informed decisions that lead to growth and align with organizational goals and values. 
• Hard skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and demonstrated experience in developing and executing recruiting strategies and a strong knowledge of training and development best practices and instructional design.

ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university focus on human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred 
• 5+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 
• 5+ years of managerial experience preferred 
• Experience in negotiation, contract review, and strategic sourcing required 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  

Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.