Director, Talent Development & Strategy

Location: Northern

## Director, Talent Development & Strategy Apply locations:
CA-Beverly Hills - 9601 Wilshire:
NY-New York - 11 Madison time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR28743
** PRIMARY ROLE OR FUNCTION:
** The Director, Talent Development & Strategy will serve as a strategic and operational leader responsible for advancing WME’s
** assistant-to-agent development ecosystem
** across the agency, including Music and all core business verticals.

This role will drive the design, integration, and execution of early-career development programs, ensuring a cohesive and scalable approach to onboarding, training, performance management, and career progression. The Director will play a critical role in shaping the
** next generation of WME agents
** by aligning development initiatives with broader business, talent, and operational priorities.

Working cross-functionally with HR, Business Operations, Recruitment, Inclusion, and senior leadership, this role will help define and implement a
** best-in-class agent development infrastructure
** that supports both individual growth and long-term business success.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Agent Development Strategy & Program Leadership
*** Lead the design and execution of a comprehensive agent development strategy across all business areas, including Music.
* Oversee and evolve core development programs, including:  + Assistant onboarding and training  + Farmhouse and Trainee program integration  + Early-career agent development initiatives
* Ensure programming aligns with agency priorities, performance expectations, and long-term talent strategy.
* Identify gaps in development offerings and implement scalable, high-impact solutions.
** Performance Management Design & Execution
*** Lead the build-out, standardization, and execution of performance management frameworks in partnership with HR and Business Operations.
* Define and operationalize:  + Clear performance expectations and success metrics  + Feedback cadence and evaluation processes  + Documentation and escalation pathways (e.g., coaching plans, performance improvement processes)
* Ensure alignment across departments on performance standards, accountability, and evaluation consistency.
* Partner with HRBPs and leadership to support managers in delivering effective, actionable feedback.
* Integrate performance management into broader development programming to ensure a clear link between performance, progression, and promotion readiness.
* Build out and utilize the Workday platform to administer performance management processes, including goal setting, review cycles, and performance documentation, ensuring consistency and data integrity across the organization.##
** Cross-Functional Sprints Leadership & Execution
*** Serve as a key leader within the
** HR / Inclusion / Operations Sprints initiative**, partnering across HRBPs, Business Operations, Recruitment, Inclusion, and development teams.
* Drive progress across critical work streams, including:  + Performance management frameworks for early-career agents  + Standardized training curriculum (assistant through agent levels)  + Career progression pathways and promotion criteria  + Onboarding and orientation optimization
* Translate sprint outputs into
** practical, scalable tools and programming
** implemented across the agency.
* Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain momentum on cross-functional initiatives.##
** Onboarding & Orientation Strategy
*** Oversee the
** agency-wide onboarding and orientation experience
** for assistants and agents.
* Partner closely with HR and on-the-ground team members to ensure:  + Consistency across departments  + Strong in-person and virtual delivery  + Alignment with WME culture and expectations
* Continuously…