Director, Talent Development

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At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

We are seeking a Director, Talent Development to lead our leadership development, engagement, and performance objectives. This position is 50% on-site at one of our preferred locations and will play a key role in shaping and executing strategies that make our people a true competitive differentiator. Armanino is known for its innovative culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to empowering its people and clients.

Responsibilities

As Director, Talent Development, you will report to the VP Learning and Talent Development to define and execute a strategic vision for cultivating a high-performing, future-ready workforce that fuels Armanino’s growth, innovation, and organizational excellence, with a focus on scalable solutions in a dynamic environment. A visionary leader and collaborative partner, you will position Armanino as a destination for top talent by driving transformative learning and talent development initiatives that ensure sustained success and operational scalability in a high-growth landscape.

Build and lead the Talent Management function to deliver high-impact programs aligned with business needs, fostering career progression, employee engagement, DEI, and alignment to role levels, competencies, and compensation structures that support firmwide priorities and client needs.

Partner with Business Units and HR Business Partners to enhance performance management, from goal setting to improving coaching skills, while evolving onboarding to ensure all employees are welcomed, prepared, and positioned for immediate success.

Design and implement talent initiatives tailored to scaling operations in a fast-paced private equity environment, leveraging advanced technologies, AI, analytics, and organization design / change management to drive agility, efficiency, and strategic alignment.

Develop and execute a comprehensive leadership development strategy and curricula, including executive talent review, succession planning, talent readiness processes, and coaching / mentoring programs to ensure a robust leadership pipeline.

Define and promote Armanino’s employee value proposition, manage employee engagement surveys from design through action planning, and establish a career development philosophy that guides employees toward achieving their goals.

Collaborate with leadership to define and measure People and Talent KPIs, develop analytics and dashboards for real-time insights, and leverage predictive analytics to inform strategy, optimize initiatives, and address workforce challenges.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP Learning and Talent Development and executive leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, while integrating best practices from external partners.

Achieve all key performance metrics for the Talent function, ensuring high internal customer satisfaction and alignment with Armanino’s vision and the demands of scaling in a private equity environment.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, Learning & Education, or related field (MBA / advanced degree preferred) with 10+ years in progressive Talent and Organizational Development leadership roles.

Experience in business consulting or BPO environments preferred.

Proven track record in talent management, leadership development, organizational dynamics, and employee engagement; success designing and executing executive development, succession planning, coaching, and mentorship programs.

Demonstrated ability to build pay-for-performance cultures and effective performance management processes.

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with experience aligning talent strategies to organizational goals, driving transformation, and managing change in complex environments.

Office-based role within a standard professional setting.

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Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Northern California residents, the compensation range for this position : $203,500-$239,400. For Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position : $194,700-$229,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including :

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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