The Director of Talent Management drives HR strategies aligned with business goals, oversees talent programs, and fosters employee relations and organizational development.
Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Inland Marine, Executive Lines and Construction Professionals & Environmental, Crisis Management, Transactional Risk, Marine Cargo and Reinsurance. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.
You will be the Director of Talent Management on the HR Team. Strategic advisor to business leaders focusing on aligning people strategies with business goals to drive organizational performance. You will act as a strategic liaison between HR and business leaders, aligning human capital strategies with company goals. Bridges the gap by fostering collaboration between HR and the business ensuring the HR initiatives support the business needs and strategies, enhancing workforce performance. Identifying talent value proposition and implementing talent programs and initiatives to support business strategic priorities. Provides guidance on talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management, while driving business results and fostering a productive culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
COMPENSATION & PERKS
CORES VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
You will be the Director of Talent Management on the HR Team. Strategic advisor to business leaders focusing on aligning people strategies with business goals to drive organizational performance. You will act as a strategic liaison between HR and business leaders, aligning human capital strategies with company goals. Bridges the gap by fostering collaboration between HR and the business ensuring the HR initiatives support the business needs and strategies, enhancing workforce performance. Identifying talent value proposition and implementing talent programs and initiatives to support business strategic priorities. Provides guidance on talent management, organizational development, employee relations, and change management, while driving business results and fostering a productive culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning: Collaborating with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals and long-term planning
- Talent Management: Overseeing performance management, identifying high-potential employees and developing talent strategies (e.g., succession, retention, etc.)
- Performance management: Continuous evolution of performance competencies and development frameworks to ensure talent continues to improve and drive business results
- Talent Programs: Partnering with program presidents to develop and implement programs and initiatives designed to enhance the talent value proposition (e.g., incentives, rewards, etc.)
- Employee Relations: Resolving complex employee issues, coaching managers and conducting investigations
- Organizational Development: Driving Change management initiatives, restructuring and improving organizational design
- Training and Development: Identifying skill gaps/conducting needs assessment. Identifying skill development training opportunities
- Data Analysis: Using HR metrics and data to drive insights on turnover, hiring, and performance, KPIs, etc.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors in HR, Business, or related field (required), Master’s (MBA/MS HR) preferred
- 8–12 years progressive HR experience (HRBP)
- Insurance/financial/professional services experience preferred
- Executive presence; trusted advisor to senior leaders
- Org design, workforce planning & change leadership
- Employee relations, investigations & risk mitigation
- Talent management: performance, leadership development & succession
- Growth/M&A integration and team assimilation
- Experience supporting specialized talent segments
- Strategic, hands-on HR leader; delivers end-to-end in lean teams
- Workforce analytics & advanced Excel (attrition, productivity, spans, cost ratios)
- HRIS proficiency (e.g., Workday)
- HR certifications preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)
LOCATION
- This role is hybrid - based out of our NYC Midtown office.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- $160,000 - $180,000 base salary plus yearly cash bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
- Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
- Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
- 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.
CORES VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
Distinguished Programs New York, New York, USA Office
1180 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10036
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