Director of Talent & Performance

Who We Are SchooLinks is transforming the future of student success through innovative college and career readiness solutions. We operate with PACE at our core: Performance-Driven - We set ambitious goals, measure our progress, and relentlessly pursue excellence to deliver impactful results Above & Beyond - We push boundaries and surpass expectations, ensuring that we deliver exceptional value and transformative experiences Caring Candor - We foster an environment of radical candor and tough love, encouraging critical thinking and personal growth Effort & Ownership - We believe in the power of hard work and taking ownership, driving positive change through dedication and perseverance. We're building a championship team. That means high expectations, radical candor, and a relentless commitment to performance. Forget traditional HR. We're not looking for someone to manage compliance checklists and benefits enrollment. We need a Director of Talent & Performance who thinks like a coach, acts like a strategist, and drives results like a GM. Responsibilities Talent Acquisition - Rigorous hiring process to recruit A players Performance Management - Implement top grading framework (9 box talent grid) across the organization HR compliance & HR risk management Day-to-day people operations Required Mindset & Traits Operator first, HR second Coach up /manage out mindset Strong understanding of KPIs across all departments Have strong negotiation skills while maintaining diplomacy Comfortable with conflict and direct feedback Bias toward action and clarity Respected for judgment, not just empathy Energized by high standards and accountability Operates with urgency Experience That Helps Experience implementing 9-box or similar talent frameworks Background in high-growth, high-expectation environments Track record of: Coaching leaders through tough people calls Managing out underperformance effectively Familiarity with Amp It Up or similar performance-driven philosophies How Success Is Measured Ability to develop trusted relationships across all levels of the organization and is viewed as a credible partner by both employees and leadership Increased talent density across teams Clear differentiation between high, medium, and low performers Faster resolution of under performance Strong manager capability in feedback and coaching A culture where values are lived, not laminated Bonus Points Experience working with founders or executive teams Has been part of a company that scaled rapidly Has personally made and stood behind difficult people decisions Requirements 5+ years experience in leading people organizations, ideally in enterprise software and SaaS Strong understanding of performance management and top grading philosophy Strong sense of fiscal responsibility and understand budget management Benefits and Compensation 100% health care coverage for Employee 401K with company matching Dental & Vision Parental Leave Subsidized gym membership Remote work stipend Annual team offsite Compensation range: $145,000 - $165,000 USD SchooLinks is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr