Director of Talent Development

SALARY

$136,261 - $154,128 New hires may earn a salary ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay scale, with education and experience taken into consideration.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full‑time position with benefits.

LOCATION

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

JOIN OUR MISSION TO END HOMELESSNESS

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, we believe everyone deserves a safe home and the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we provide long‑term housing paired with on‑site services that promote stability, health, and community. Our culture is rooted in dignity, respect, and shared responsibility: We practice hospitality, communicate with care, and collaborate across differences. We value lived experience, cultural responsiveness, and approaches grounded in harm reduction, trauma‑informed practice, and resident choice. We look for people who are committed to safety, learning, and continuous improvement — and who bring steady, values‑aligned service in moments that are complex or high‑stress.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Director of Talent Development (HR Director) leads the organization's integrated talent lifecycle—unifying Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, and Learning & Development under one leader to shift HR from a reactive department into a proactive, strategic driver of organizational growth. Managing a workforce of 400+ staff, this role ensures the organization has the right people in the right roles at the right time to deliver exceptional permanent supportive housing services. By building scalable learning systems and optimizing recruitment across diverse functions (including Finance, Real Estate, Services, and Operations), the Director creates clear career pathways and leadership pipelines. Grounded in data‑driven workforce strategies, this leader ensures all talent initiatives are deeply aligned with the organization's core values of dignity, equity, and belonging, while embedding trauma‑informed practices, compliance training, and continuous capability building across the entire employee lifecycle.

STRATEGIC TALENT STRATEGY & WORKFORCE PLANNING

Partner with CHRO and executive leadership to forecast talent needs tied to housing expansion, grant funding cycles, and program growth. Design and execute a comprehensive talent management framework that integrates workforce forecasting, succession planning, and internal mobility pathways. Align strategies with core organizational needs, to include frameworks that build scalable leadership pipelines, optimize across all departments, and ensure long‑term workforce stability. Develop job architecture and career ladders for management and technical tracks across housing operations, resident services, and administration. Establish talent metrics and dashboards tracking recruitment effectiveness, time‑to‑fill, retention of high‑potential employees, and leadership pipeline readiness.

TALENT ACQUISITION LEADERSHIP

Oversee full‑cycle recruitment strategy for diverse, high‑volume hiring across all organizational portfolios and business units. Strategic talent leader with proven success building scalable recruitment and learning systems in mission‑driven organizations. Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and trauma‑informed training practices. Exceptional relationship builder who partners effectively with executive leadership, hiring managers, and frontline staff. Data‑driven decision maker who uses talent metrics to demonstrate organizational impact and ROI.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM

Provide strategic direction to Learning & Development Manager for comprehensive training programs including leadership development, employee capability and skill building and interdepartmental training. Oversee design and delivery of scalable learning experiences and systems (in‑person, virtual, e‑learning) that build organizational capability and employee engagement. Ensure all staff receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing skill development, and career path training aligned with role mastery and mission impact. Embed organizational values, equity principles, and trauma‑informed practices across all learning content and facilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, learning & development, or organizational development, with 5+ years in leadership managing multiple functions. Proven success leading high‑volume, diverse recruitment in nonprofit, public sector, corporate or housing organizations. Demonstrated experience designing and scaling learning & development programs with measurable business impact. Experience working with unionized workforces and grant‑funded staffing requirements preferred. Track record building leadership pipelines and succession planning frameworks.

EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSING

Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, or related field; Master's preferred, or equivalent experience. Professional HR certification (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SHRM‑CP) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment at Plymouth Housing is supportive and inclusive, fostering a culture of teamwork, empathy, and respect for all staff members and residents. This role is primarily based in an office setting, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional walking and standing may be necessary for tasks such as attending meetings or conducting training sessions. Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, audits, or conferences. This position may offer flexibility for remote work, requiring reliable internet access and a suitable workspace at home. Light physical activity such as lifting and carrying documents, files, and laptop computers (up to 20 pounds). Ability to handle work‑related stress and manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. Champion equitable and compliant hiring practices by ensuring Talent Acquisition Specialists cultivate diverse candidate pipelines, enhance employer branding, and strictly adhere to all legal regulations and union requirements. Optimize applicant tracking systems, recruitment marketing, and hiring manager training to ensure positive candidate experiences and hiring efficiency. Partner with Finance on grant‑funded position planning and compliance with federal staffing requirements (HUD, etc.).

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM

Provide strategic direction to Learning & Development Manager for comprehensive training programs including leadership development programs, employee capability and skill building and interdepartmental training. Oversee design and delivery of scalable learning experiences and systems (in‑person, virtual, e‑learning) that build organizational capability and employee engagement. Ensure all staff receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing skill development, and career path training aligned with role mastery and mission impact. Embed organizational values, equity principles, and trauma‑informed practices across all learning content and facilitation.

LEADERSHIP & PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT

Partner with department leaders to identify high‑potential talent and create individualized leadership development plans. Design and implement management training including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and inclusive leadership practices. Facilitate succession planning to ensure bench strength for critical roles across housing operations and resident services. Collaborate with Culture & Impact team to integrate belonging and psychological safety into leadership development curricula.

TECHNOLOGY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Oversee talent management technology including applicant tracking systems, learning management systems (LMS), and talent analytics platforms. Drive continuous improvement in recruitment processes, learning effectiveness, and talent outcomes through data analysis and feedback loops. Partner across People Operations to ensure seamless integration between recruitment, onboarding, HRIS data flows, and employee development systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Builds trust and works respectfully with people from many backgrounds and lived experiences, contributing to safe, welcoming housing communities where residents experience dignity, choice, and belonging. Uses self‑awareness and humility to communicate effectively across differences, adapt approach, and treat people with fairness and respect. This is a full‑time position with benefits. We offer medical Insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 8 free counseling sessions per clinical issue per year, 21 paid leave days per year, 10 paid holidays, 4 wellness days per year, retirement 403(b), flex spending account, employee assistance program, subsidized ORCA pass and we pay 100% for basic life insurance and long‑term disability. Join us and be a catalyst for positive change! Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, marital status, physical, sensory or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr What is Permanent Supportive Housing?