Director, Talent Learning and Development

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and executing the programs and policies which govern the organizational transformation, growth, and professional achievement of the employees.

Collaborates with administration, faculty, and staff to create effective and all-encompassing career growth and professional development plans, ensuring wholistic participation.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the coordination of performance management programs and corresponding needs assessments, talent reviews, succession planning activities, workforce planning and organizational development interventions to meet organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop a roadmap for the transition, and lead the implementation of the organizational growth plan.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team to enhance the employee experience through onboarding, training, education, or similar training programs ensuring the programs align with organizational needs.
• Design and implement processes focused on employees’ long-term employment and career development, including but not limited to training, mentoring, or career pathing.
• Collaborate with Talent Relations team to lead change necessary to evolve the culture and the behaviors of supervisors and employees that move towards a more progressive approach to managing performance.
• Lead the design and implementation of an evaluation processes for growth initiatives and training programs referrals to improve employees’ knowledge or skills.
• Create and maintain data analytics regarding initiatives, communicate HCC’s development plans, and provide progress reports as needed/requested.
• Lead the coordination of performance management programs, needs assessments, succession planning activities and organizational development interventions.
• Design process to make the change a positive employee experience; implement engagement initiatives.
• Implement strategies which align with HCC’s mission statement, values, and goals.
• Collaborate with Talent Engagement team members to support change management strategies based on situational awareness of the details of initiatives and groups impacted by the changes.
• Supervise Talent Learning & Development and Organizational Development Staff.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 6 years of developing and delivering training programs, and organizational development experience working with a large employee base required, including 3 years supervisory experience

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

PMP Certification preferred

Special Skills

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Budget ManagementHuman Resources Policies, Procedures and PracticesTraining and MentorshipPublic SpeakingData Analysis & ReportingProject Management Strategies & ToolsLearning Management Systems

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Thinking like an Entrepreneur
• Driving for Results

Leveraging Opportunities

Setting a Strategic Vision

Attracting & Developing Talent

Inspiring & Motivating Others

Acting Strategically

Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston, TX 77266

• 713.718.8271 or [email protected]
• HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.
• Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.