Title: Vice President of Talent

Location: On-site| 5 days per week| Stamford, CT 

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Travel: 10-30%

About the Role:  The Vice President (VP) of Talent is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent acquisition and talent management strategies that align with the organization's business goals. This role oversees recruiting, leadership development, organizational development, learning initiatives, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) programs. The VP of Talent will drive initiatives that attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent while fostering a high-performance, people-first culture in our fast-paced, dynamic, and growing cannabis industry.

What You’ll Do: 

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies that attract diverse, qualified candidates.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast staffing needs and drive proactive recruitment efforts.
• Analyze talent acquisition metrics to improve processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Manage relationships with external recruiting agencies and vendors to maximize cost-effectiveness and results.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Lead performance management initiatives, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Design and implement leadership development programs to build a pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive succession planning to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.
• Oversee the creation and execution of a national learning and development strategy.
• Measure and improve the effectiveness of learning programs using data and analytics.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and career development.
• Champion DEIB initiatives to create an inclusive and equitable workplace for all team members.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the talent acquisition and talent management teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration across departments to meet business needs.
• Oversee talent and organizational change efforts, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Manage external partnerships with universities, training institutions, and vendors to expand learning opportunities.

   
What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, talent management, and organizational development.
• Proven track record of successfully managing talent strategies in high-growth or dynamic environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Expertise in change management, organizational development, and performance management.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data analytics and leveraging metrics to drive decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Even Better If:

• Certification in psychometric assessments such as Clifton Strengths, DiSC, Predictive Index (PI) or MBTI.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other relevant HR certifications.