Talent & Performance Partner

Samson Rose has been exclusively engaged by a pioneering Robotics & AI company in Southern California to find a Talent & Performance Partner who will help shape how the organization grows, develops, and sustains a high-performance culture.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll have the opportunity to build from the ground up: designing programs, systems, and processes that empower employees to perform at their best, develop their careers, and stay inspired. You’ll own core talent initiatives like performance management, OKRs, learning programs, and early talent pipelines, while partnering closely with leadership to drive growth and engagement across the company.

The person we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in talent management, learning & development, or related roles with end-to-end ownership of performance and development programs

• Expertise with OKRs, performance data analysis, and scaling learning initiatives

• Proven success leading performance management and growth frameworks in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Hands-on experience with intern or early talent programs, including design, logistics, and evaluation

• Strong communication, facilitation, and program management skills

• Proficiency in tools such as Lattice, 15
  
  Five, Work Ramp, or similar; familiarity with HRIS platforms like Gusto or Rippling a plus

• A proactive, resourceful mindset and a passion for building high-trust, high-performance cultures

What you’ll do:

• Design and manage performance management frameworks, including goal-setting cycles, feedback processes, and alignment with company objectives

• Lead OKR planning and tracking across teams, ensuring alignment with strategy and mission

• Partner with managers on career pathing, role development, and internal mobility strategies

• Build and launch learning programs and curate resources that enable continuous growth at all levels

• Coordinate coaching, mentorship, and team learning initiatives to foster a culture of development

• Lead and manage the intern program, including onboarding, mentorship, programming, and performance tracking

• Partner with leaders to optimize team planning, growth, and effectiveness

• Use data to recommend improvements and design programs that drive performance

What will set you apart:

• Experience building leadership development programs, career pathing frameworks, or internal academies from scratch

• Strong facilitation skills, from running manager workshops to leading offsites

• Familiarity with robotics, AI, or tech startups, and enthusiasm for helping innovative teams thrive

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your current resume. We’ll follow up to schedule an initial call.