Director, Strategic Talent Business Partner - Technology

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Director, Strategic Talent Business Partners – Technology is a highly visible, hands‑on, customer‑focused position responsible for leading the People Group function in support of Ryan’s technology organization. The Director serves as the primary strategic talent partner to senior technology leaders and is responsible for the business partner model across technology functions, including

• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Rewards and Recognition
• Employee Communications
• Policy and Procedure Development and Administration
• Compensation
• Immigration
• Compliance
• Metrics and Reporting
• Workforce and Organizational Planning

This position is highly collaborative and works closely with other People Group functions, as well as Technology, Finance, and business leadership.

• Oversees the management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
• In partnership with Legal, oversees immigration and the coordination of expatriate assignments and employment visas.
• Develops and maintains workforce, talent, and succession plans for the technology organization, with particular focus on critical technical roles, emerging capabilities, and leadership pipelines.
• Develops and maintains strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak comfortably and professionally to individuals and groups.
• Responsible for selection, evaluation, and supervision of direct reports.

Oversees the HR Business Partner model for the technology organization, ensuring strong partnerships are in place with technology leaders to identify and coordinate appropriate and effective strategies related to organizational design, workforce planning, integration, talent management, employee relations, jobs, compensation, rewards and recognition, People Group policies and procedures, and other People Group functions. Ensures effective and efficient processes are in place to support all aspects of the employee life cycle, including, but not limited to, new employee on‑boarding, status changes, transfers, promotions, and departures within Workday.

Partners closely with Technology leadership to understand business strategy, operating models, product and platform priorities, and evolving skill requirements, translating those needs into practical talent and organizational strategies.

Advises leaders on attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining technology talent, including professionals across software engineering, product, data and analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, and related technical disciplines.

Plans, develops, and implements effective and leading‑edge human resource strategies, tools, processes, and programs to support Ryan’s technology strategy and position as the leading global tax consulting firm in a highly competitive market. Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee life cycle programs, including performance evaluation, merit and promotion, and goal setting processes. In collaboration with Technology and People Group partners, ensures effective use of Workday and other technological platforms to improve and scale talent management and People Group processes, always looking for ways to increase…