The Standard · 1 day ago
Director Talent Management
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $196K/yr
8+ years expThe Standard is committed to making a difference in the lives of others through a customer-first mindset and a focus on building strong teams. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team of HR professionals and drive continuous improvement in programs that enhance the employee experience and align with business needs globally.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Oversee the creation and delivery of learning experiences and collateral to onboard new employees, grow workforce capabilities, strengthen the culture of The Standard, and build leadership capacity aligned with the company’s strategic goals
Evaluate the effectiveness of talent management programs using qualitative and quantitative data; continuously refine offerings based on feedback and business needs
Collaborate with senior HR leaders to translate enterprise talent strategies into actionable Talent Management programs
Manage vendor relationships and budgets for assigned talent initiatives
Refresh and implement a global employee development strategy that supports building critical workforce capabilities and career pathways aligned with the company’s strategic goals
Lead the enterprise learning technology council and oversee the administration of the enterprise learning management system to enable employee development strategy execution
Oversee the creation and delivery of learning experiences that build critical leadership capabilities aligned with the company’s strategic goals
Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership programs using qualitative and quantitative data; continuously refine offerings based on feedback and business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business or equivalent work experience in a related field and industry
8+ years of experience in HR, talent strategy, organizational design, and strategic workforce planning, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Hands-on experience with HR and talent management systems and digital collaboration tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships within the team and across the organization
High level of empathy & emotional intelligence with the ability to understand and respond to the needs and motivations of others
Solid business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate with stakeholders to provide insight into business operations, financials and how talent impacts organizational success
Deep understanding of Human Resources and Organizational Development principles and knowledge with the ability to design and implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness
Provides coaching and development opportunities for individual team members and fosters a team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree
SHRM-SCP, GPHR (nice to have, but not required)
Benefits
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company
The Standard
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-03-07Acquired
1999-04-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jared Hyman
Regional Vice President
Brad Yoder
Assistant Vice President - Life, Supplemental Health & Disability Claims
Recent News
2025-12-17
2025-11-03
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