Chewy · 3 weeks ago
Director, Talent Management
Chewy is a leading online destination for pet parents and partners, focused on enhancing the experience for both. They are seeking a Director of Talent Management to lead and scale talent strategies that improve performance and engagement across their workforce, while ensuring alignment with business goals.
E-CommercePetRetail
Responsibilities
Set the Enterprise Talent Strategy: Define and implement the long-term vision for Chewy’s workforce management strategy, including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and career frameworks
Lead Organization-Wide Initiatives: Oversee a portfolio of enterprise-wide programs that enable leaders to drive engagement and performance through an integrated, scalable talent ecosystem
Partner with Senior Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor to business and HR leaders on talent priorities, succession planning, and workforce development to ensure alignment with business goals
Innovate and Transform Talent Practices: Continuously evolve Chewy’s talent approach through insights, data, and best practices—balancing creativity and analytics to deliver measurable impact
Drive Operational Excellence: Ensure programs are implemented with rigor and sustainability, using strong governance, consistent metrics, and accountability for business outcomes
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and develop a team of talent management professionals to deliver exceptional results, foster innovation, and build enterprise capability
Fuel the Talent Flywheel: Collaborate with peers across Talent & Inclusion. Drive approaches integrating talent development, talent management, and culture & inclusion into one ecosystem of continuous development
Measure and Report Impact: Establish clear success metrics and reporting to track progress against talent goals, drive continuous improvement, and communicate outcomes to executive leadership
Champion Inclusion and Growth: Embed equity, opportunity, and belonging into all talent practices, ensuring each individual has the tools and pathways to reach their full potential
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
10+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, or Leadership Development
Proven success in designing and implementing enterprise-level talent strategies that drive measurable impact
Strong experience leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives across complex organizations
Demonstrated ability to influence executives and senior leaders, shaping business decisions through data-driven insights
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent critical thinking, project management, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Practical familiarity with organizational design, culture transformation, and leadership frameworks
Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
Occasional travel to Chewy's locations as needed (10–15%)
Preferred
Master's in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field
Experience with recognized methodologies for organizational or process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Design Thinking, AI)
Benefits
401k
An annual bonus potential
New hire and annual equity grant
Medical/Rx
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Accident
Parental leave
Family services benefits
Backup dependent care
Flexible spending accounts
Telemedicine
Pet adoption reimbursement
Employee assistance program
10% off pet insurance
20% off at Chewy.com
Unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
Six paid holidays per year
Paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations
Company
Chewy
Chewy is a pet store that offers products, services, supplies, and prescriptions for pet parents and partners with online services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951MKey Investors
Lone Pine CapitalWells Fargo Capital FinanceBlackRock
2024-09-19Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
2019-06-13IPO
2017-04-18Acquired
Recent News
2026-01-07
Bizjournals.com Feed (2025-11-12 15:43:17)
2026-01-07
2026-01-06
Company data provided by crunchbase