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Director of Talent Development

The Director of Talent Development will lead and scale a high-impact team focused on Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Experience at Techstars. This role is responsible for designing and executing innovative, people-first programs that drive engagement, inclusion, and business success. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader, with a passion for progressive HR practices, leadership development, and data-driven decision-making.

 

This position requires a deep understanding of talent acquisition, learning & development, and employee engagement strategies that align with Techstars’ mission. The Director of Talent Development will develop and implement tailored solutions to attract, retain, and develop top talent across a high-growth, global organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

  • Lead the talent acquisition team, ensuring a seamless recruitment process that attracts top talent aligned with Techstars’ values and mission.
  • Oversee and enhance the onboarding experience, ensuring new hires integrate smoothly and feel engaged from day one.

Talent Development & Learning

  • Design and manage peer learning programs to foster knowledge sharing and professional growth.
  • Develop and implement leadership development initiatives, training programs, and performance coaching strategies.
  • Establish and oversee Techstars' Leadership Forum, providing leaders with the insights, tools, and resources needed to enhance their impact.

Employee Experience & People Analytics

  • Develop and track People & Culture metrics, providing actionable insights to improve engagement, retention, and performance.
  • Design and implement employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and drive data-backed improvements.
  • Oversee performance and development cycles, ensuring a continuous feedback culture and clear career progression opportunities.

Lifecycle Processes & Functional Project Management

  • Own and enhance employee lifecycle processes, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
  • Lead cross-functional projects to improve People & Culture policies, processes, and overall employee experience.
  • Manage the People & Culture Slack channel, fostering open communication, knowledge sharing, and transparency across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 7+ years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, HR, or a related field.
  • Proven track record in designing and executing talent development programs, employee engagement initiatives, and performance management strategies.
  • Experience managing and scaling high-impact teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using People & Culture metrics to drive decision-making in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working with global teams and scaling people strategies across multiple regions.
  • Familiarity with progressive HR practices, leadership development, and inclusive hiring strategies.

 

Compensation: $135,000 - $145,000 with 10% bonus

 

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About Techstars

Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 4,800 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. www.techstars.com

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