Director of Talent Management and Development

Director of Talent Management and Development

Care Initiatives - Home Office, 1611 West Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Care Initiatives is seeking a Director of Talent Management & Development to join our team. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, eight (8) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The Director of Talent Management & Development is responsible for designing and executing a forward‑looking, data‑driven talent and organizational development strategy aligned with Care Initiatives’ mission, vision, and strategic priorities.

This role serves as a key HR leader and strategic partner to drive workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance through modern talent practices, including skills‑based development, AI‑enabled insights, and a personalized team member experience.

The Director will leverage technology, analytics, and emerging AI tools to enhance decision‑making, enable scalable development solutions, and strengthen the organization’s ability to attract, develop, and retain a future‑ready workforce.

• Develop and execute an enterprise‑wide talent management and organizational development strategy aligned to business goals and future workforce needs.
• Lead a shift toward a skills‑based talent model, including capability mapping, career pathways, and internal mobility frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders to assess organizational effectiveness and design interventions that improve performance, structure, and culture.

• Design and deliver scalable leadership development programs that build capabilities at all leadership levels.
• Leverage AI‑enabled learning tools and adaptive learning platforms to personalize development and accelerate skill acquisition.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and continuous development experiences that enhance productivity and engagement.

• Build and sustain a robust, data‑driven talent review and succession planning process, providing visibility into leadership pipelines and risk areas.
• Define and operationalize a consistent framework for high‑potential identification, including use of predictive analytics where appropriate.
• Create targeted development strategies and accelerated pathways for critical roles and talent segments (e.g., nursing, CNAs, emerging leaders).

• Lead the evolution of performance management practices toward continuous performance, coaching, and feedback models, supported by digital tools.
• Design and enhance engagement strategies through surveys, listening systems, and actionable insights, incorporating real‑time and AI‑assisted sentiment analysis.
• Equip leaders with tools, training, and insights to improve team engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.

• Oversee strategy, governance, and optimization of learning systems (e.g., Relias), ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize AI‑powered HR and learning technologies (e.g., copilots, talent intelligence platforms).
• Drive a blended learning strategy (digital, experiential, social learning) to increase accessibility and effectiveness.

• Establish and manage key talent metrics and dashboards (e.g., retention, bench strength, engagement, readiness levels).
• Use people analytics and AI insights to inform strategic decisions and measure effectiveness of talent initiatives.
• Continuously assess ROI of talent programs and adjust strategies based on data.
• Partner closely with Operations and HR leaders to ensure effective implementation and adoption of talent initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts tied to organizational transformation, leadership capability, and technology adoption.
• Advise leadership on workforce…