Job Summary: Stratus is seeking a VP, Talent Management, a senior leader on the People & Culture (P&C) team, to lead our Talent Acquisition, Performance Management and Learning & Development functions.  They will ensure we attract, retain and develop top-tier talent to drive high performance outcomes.   This senior leader will build and execute strategies that support our workforce, enhance employee capabilities and foster a high-performance culture.  The VP, Talent Management is responsible for Stratus’ full talent life cycle and defining the organization’s talent needs in partnership with business leaders and other People & Culture functions.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Heath Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and disability plans
• Other voluntary benefits including Pet Insurance and Life Lock Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) with generous company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee volunteer program with paid volunteer time off
• Educational assistance program 
• Additional perks and savings on a variety of products and services from top brands
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,200+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

Talent Acquisition

• Provide leadership and direction in the development and execution of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy to attract top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Develop recommendations for improving workforce planning, talent pipeline management, metric driven analytics and ensuring activity aligns to the most critical strategies of our business.
• Define Stratus’ employer value proposition and lead employer branding initiatives to position Stratus as employer of choice.
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce planning needs and develop innovative sourcing and recruiting strategies.
• Oversee recruiting technology and tools to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
• Design, implement and manage college internship program.
• Maintain library of job descriptions ensuring positions have accurate and updated description of role and responsibilities.

Talent Development & Learning

• Design and implement a best-in-class talent development strategy that includes employee training, leadership development, career pathing and succession planning.
• Implement talent and performance management processes that effectively assess talent across all levels of the company. Apply a variety of progressive leadership development ideas to existing programs and processes.
• Establish succession planning, talent review and performance management tools that are meaningful and achieve both employee and organization objectives.
• Oversee learning management system and tools to enhance efficiency and ensure employees have access to relevant learning resources and development opportunities.
• Partner with business leaders to embed learning and development into the company culture, ensuring continuous growth and career mobility.
• Establish engagement and retention initiatives including job rotation program, mentorship opportunities and leadership coaching.
• Establish effective organizational structures on Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.
• Lead, advise and support managers in the development of their teams to grow the pipeline in P&C and the Company.
• Partner with existing vendors to ensure we receive greatest value of partnership. Identify new vendor partners to further people & culture objectives.

Education & Experience

• Preferred Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, or other relevant work experience.
• Preferred Professional Certification: SHRM, HRCI, ATD.
• Preferred Experience: Minimum 10 years in talent acquisition, talent development or related HR leadership roles.
• Strong experience leveraging technology to improve talent outcomes.
• Proven history of building and executing enterprise-wise talent strategies in fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with experience driving culture, engagement, and talent programs across a geographically dispersed workforce.
• Expertise in learning and development strategies, including leveraging LMS platforms, instructional design, and leadership development programs.
• Experience utilizing HR technology, data analytics and AI-driven talent tools.
• Strong strategic skills and well-developed business acumen
• Proficient in analyzing data and discerning trends and themes.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding established key performance indicators (KPIs).