The Commit Partnership · 1 month ago
Managing Director, Regional Talent
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $182K/yr
7+ years expThe Commit Partnership is a collective impact organization focused on improving educational outcomes in Dallas County. The Managing Director of Regional Talent will lead the strategy for developing a thriving talent ecosystem, ensuring effective recruitment and retention of exceptional talent while collaborating with internal and external partners to drive transformational change in education systems.
Education Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive Regional Talent Strategy encompassing people operations, internal talent development, and external talent partnerships
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent trends, workforce planning, and leadership development
Integrate data-driven decision-making into all aspects of hiring, development, and retention
Ensure that talent initiatives—internal and external—advance Commit’s mission and values
Oversee all recruitment and hiring processes to attract top-tier, mission-aligned talent
Systematize and increase the effectiveness of Commit’s hiring practices
Strengthen university and professional pipelines to support both Commit and the broader education ecosystem
Develop and continuously improve tools and resources (e.g., hiring toolkit, referral incentives, onboarding systems) that improve hiring consistency and candidate experience
Build and expand partnerships with top-tier universities, Dallas-area high schools, and national programs to develop local and national talent pipelines
Oversee Commit’s fellowship programs and identify opportunities to expand or create new fellowship programs in alignment with organizational needs
Design and implement short-term, project-based placements or externships that embed Commit staff in partner organizations to build mutual capacity and deepen regional alignment
Strengthen external partnerships with philanthropic, academic, and civic institutions to grow regional leadership capacity
Launch and maintain alumni engagement initiatives—including newsletters, events, and referral networks—to sustain long-term connections and recruitment pipelines
Collaborate closely with HR (People Operations) functions including compensation, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and HRIS systems
Partner with the HR Director to maintain equitable, transparent, and data-informed HR policies and procedures
Oversee the development of key HR metrics and dashboards to track progress on recruitment, retention, and engagement
Strengthen professional growth opportunities through leadership programs, mentorship, and career mapping
Oversee organizational learning systems, including onboarding, trainings, and ongoing professional development
Implement structured career growth plans and stay conversations to support retention
Foster a positive, mission-driven organizational culture through retreats, culture events, and recognition programs and monitor progress through semi-annual surveys
Establish and monitor key performance indicators across talent pipelines, fellowship outcomes, and HR operations
Use data to refine recruitment strategies, improve diversity and inclusion outcomes, and strengthen organizational culture
Report regularly to leadership and funders on progress toward workforce and talent goals
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in talent acquisition and partnerships, human resources, or workforce/talent development, with 3+ years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success managing internal and external talent strategies, partnerships, and professional development initiatives
Experience collaborating with external partners (universities, nonprofits, government entities) to strengthen regional or sector-based talent pipelines
Proven ability to design and execute large-scale, systemic strategies that drive measurable improvement
Demonstrated success in translating data and research into action that influences policy, practice, or resource allocation
Strong understanding of best practices in HR operations, talent planning, and professional development
Demonstrated ability to tailor messages to audiences and inspire action through storytelling, data, and relationship-building
Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing, diverse teams where staff feel valued, supported, and accountable to results
Experience managing budgets and financial sustainability for multi-million-dollar program portfolios or departments
Ability to think creatively and take 'smart risks' that drive organizational learning and efficiency
Demonstrated success in designing or improving systems and processes that enhance organizational performance and impact
Proven record of cross-departmental collaboration and shared accountability for organizational health, culture, and impact
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, organizational development, or education policy preferred
Preferred
Experience leading cross-sector talent partnerships or regional talent initiatives
Knowledge of nonprofit, education, or collective impact environments
Company
The Commit Partnership
The Commit Partnership is a community navigator.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kris Oliver, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
Chelsea Jeffery
Chief Regional Impact Officer, EC-12
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