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Director of Talent and Development
Nashville, United States
The Director of Talent and Development will serve as a strategic leader within our People & Culture team who champions our "draft, develop, & retain" philosophy by designing and executing comprehensive talent development strategies. This role will report to the Vice President of People & Culture and oversee recruitment support, leadership development programming, skills-based training initiatives, and engagement experiences.
Draft | Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Lead talent acquisition team in designing and executing recruitment strategies that attract top talent aligned with organizational values and growth objectives
- Partner with leadership to forecast talent needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies for critical roles
- Enhance employer brand and candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Analyze recruitment metrics to optimize hiring processes and improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire
Develop | Leadership & Development
- Design and implement leadership development programs aligned with organizational goals creating differentiated programming for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior executives
- Develop and execute organization-wide learning strategy encompassing soft skills, technical competencies, and career development
- Manage all mandatory training & programming, ensuring compliance while maximizing engagement
- Partner with department leaders to assess development needs and design targeted solutions that drive performance
Retain | Engagement & Recognition
- Design and execute comprehensive engagement strategies that foster connection and commitment across all organizational levels
- Create and manage recognition programs that celebrate both individual achievements and team accomplishments, reinforcing organizational values and desired behaviors
- Lead employee feedback mechanisms (surveys, focus groups, listening sessions) and translate insights into actionable initiatives
- Develop data-driven retention strategies based on engagement data, exit interviews, and workforce analytics
Strategic Partnership & Impact Measurement
- Provide recommendations to leadership on talent acquisition, development, and retention best practices
- Integrate talent strategies with broader People & Culture initiatives including performance management, succession planning, and organizational development
- Establish metrics and analytics framework to measure program effectiveness
- Monitor industry trends and benchmark against best practices to continuously evolve talent strategy
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
- Master's degree a plus
Experience
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in talent development, learning & development, or organizational development
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or similar high-performance culture preferred
- Proven track record in strategic recruitment support and leadership development program design
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employer branding strategy
- Knowledge of compliance training requirements and employment law
- Excellent project management skills managing multiple complex initiatives
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Strong facilitation and coaching abilities
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships
- Ability to translate business strategy into actionable talent development plans
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- In-office position based in a corporate environment with individual workspaces and shared common areas
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders, along with active listening abilities to understand and respond appropriately to diverse audiences in both individual and group settings.
Those selected for further consideration will be contacted by someone from the Tennessee Titans.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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