Corporate Director of Talent Development

Corporate Director of Talent Development Omni Hotels & Resorts - 3.7 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Internal mobility program Qualifications Succession planning Program design Coaching Leadership training instructional design Leadership development Bachelor's degree Mentoring Leadership training (staff training program) Leadership development programs Strategic thinking in HR leadership Learning and development department management Full Job Description Omni Corporate Offices Omni Hotels and Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinctive luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Omni Hotels is known for its exemplary culture, authenticity to the markets in which we operate, innovation and exceptional service. Our commitment to career development has created tenure and loyalty that enables us to perpetuate our family atmosphere. Corporate Director, Talent Development Omni Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel brand known for our vibrant culture, deep community involvement, and exceptional associate engagement. We believe our people are our greatest differentiator. The Corporate Director, Talent Development will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, succession planning, and talent advancement programs designed to create a dynamic environment where associates can learn, grow, and thrive throughout every stage of their career. This leader will partner across corporate and field operations to build a best-in-class talent development function that strengthens organizational capability, builds leadership bench strength, and reinforces Omni's culture through our Omni Success Drivers and "Grow the garden" philosophy. Key Responsibilities Talent Development Strategy & Leadership Design and execute a comprehensive enterprise-wide Talent Development Strategy aligned with Omni's business objectives and long-term growth plans. Identify opportunities to enhance and evolve existing training and development offerings across all levels of the organization. Develop innovative learning solutions that support operational excellence, leadership readiness, and associate engagement. Leadership Development & Curriculum Design Create and implement a strategic leadership curriculum supporting associates through every career stage—from onboarding through executive leadership. Own and execute key development programs, including: Leaders and Managers in Development OMD Series SDDPS Executive in Development New Leader Orientation, leadership summits, and development conferences. Succession Planning & Talent Matrix Ownership Lead enterprise succession planning processes to ensure strong leadership pipelines and organizational continuity. Own and manage the company's Talent Matrix, including talent assessment, calibration, readiness evaluation, and leadership bench strength planning. Partner with executive leadership and property teams to identify high-potential talent and create targeted development pathways. Build actionable development plans to accelerate readiness for key roles across the organization. Ascend Mentorship & Career Growth Oversee and expand Omni's Ascend Mentorship Program, creating structured mentorship opportunities that accelerate development and internal mobility. Foster a culture of coaching, sponsorship, and career ownership across all levels of the organization. Measure mentorship effectiveness and long-term career progression outcomes. Property & Operational Partnership Partner closely with hotel and regional leadership to identify capability gaps and prioritize property-specific development initiatives. Collaborate with Operations on all service training programs Ensure training supports both operational execution and guest experience excellence. Early Talent & College Recruiting Lead enterprise college recruiting strategy and strengthen partnerships with key universities and hospitality programs. Develop and implement a best-in-class internship program. Oversee all post-hire college recruiting engagement and development initiatives. Create seasonal hiring pipelines through strategic academic partnerships. Analytics & Program Effectiveness Establish and monitor key talent and development metrics including: program effectiveness promotion rates bench strength internal mobility retention of high-potential talent associate engagement Use data-driven insights to continuously improve programs and organizational outcomes. Culture & Omni Success Drivers Model and champion Omni Success Drivers through leadership behaviors, accountability, and decision-making. Reinforce a culture of inclusion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, and service excellence. Serve as a visible culture leader and advocate for associate growth and engagement. Qualifications Required Experience Minimum 7+ years leading Talent Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Learning functions; hospitality operations experience strongly preferred. Prior experience designing and leading enterprise-wide leadership development strategies. Demonstrated success in succession planning, talent review, and leadership pipeline development. Experience building and scaling mentorship and career development programs. Preferred Experience Previous graduate of a recognized hospitality leadership development program strongly preferred. Luxury hospitality or multi-property leadership experience preferred. Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Hospitality, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Skills & Competencies Exceptional executive presence and communication skills. Strategic thinker with strong business and operational acumen. Strong facilitation and presentation capability. High emotional intelligence and coaching ability. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and presentation platforms. Passion for talent development and culture-building. This role is ideal for a transformational leader who believes exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional associate experiences—and who is energized by developing the next generation of leaders at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: .