Director, Talent Development & Strategy

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 refine onboarding experiences using feedback, data, and evolving business needs. Program Integration & Pipeline Alignment* Ensure alignment across all early-career programs, including:+ Assistant training+ Trainee Program+ Farmhouse+ Additional development initiatives* Create a connected and clearly defined development journey from entry-level roles through early agent years.* Partner with leadership to ensure programs are integrated into broader talent and business strategies. Stakeholder Management & Agency Collaboration* Act as a central point of coordination across:+ Human Resources+ Business Operations+ Recruitment+ Inclusion+ Department and office leadership* Build strong relationships across all offices (Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London) to ensure consistency and adoption of programming.* Present updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.ACCOUNTABILITY & EXPECTATIONS:·Demonstrate ownership over agency-wide agent development initiatives and outcomes.·Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and departments.·Deliver high-quality programming that supports both employee development and business performance.·Maintain consistency, scalability, and operational excellence across all programs.·Serve as a trusted partner to HR and senior leadership in shaping talent strategy.ESSENTIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, & CHARACTERISTICS:Professional Knowledge & Experience* 5–7+ years of experience in talent development, organizational development, or related fields.* Must have previous experience using Workday as an HRIS* Experience building out and utilizing the Workday platform to support performance management processes.* Experience designing and leading scalable development programs in a complex, fast-paced organization.* Strong understanding of early-career pipelines, performance management, and career progression frameworks.* Experience working cross-functionally with HR, Operations, and business leadership.* Entertainment, media, or agency experience is strongly preferred.Skills & Capabilities* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution.* Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills.* Strong program design, facilitation, and curriculum development capabilities.* Ability to operate both strategically and tactically.* Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.* Data-informed mindset with strong analytical capabilities.Personal Characteristics* Collaborative and highly relationship-oriented.* Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable.* High level of professionalism, discretion, and accountability.* Passionate about developing talent and building high-performing teams.* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change across a complex organization. *Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.**Hiring Rate Minimum:*$105,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)*Hiring Rate Maximum:*$140,000 annuallyWME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.