Catalyst Brands India

Director, Talent Management – AI Focus

Catalyst Brands India

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $126,750 - $195,875 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute an integrated talent management and learning strategy aligned to business priorities and growth objectives.
  • Lead initiatives across performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and career pathways.
  • Ensure programs support frontline, corporate, and creative teams within a retail/fashion ecosystem.
  • Oversee the design and deployment of learning programs, including leadership development, functional capability building, and onboarding.
  • Leverage AI-powered learning tools (e.g., content curation, skills inference, learning analytics, personalization) to enhance learning effectiveness and scale.
  • Seek efficiencies of workflow re-design using AI resources.
  • Evaluate and optimize learning technologies, platforms, and vendors to drive adoption and impact.
  • Operationalize skills-based talent models and Talent supply readiness for critical capabilities.
  • Use talent data, AI tools, and workforce insights to identify skill gaps, predict talent needs, and measure program effectiveness.
  • Partner with HR Analytics and Technology teams to embed AI-enabled solutions into talent processes (e.g., skills taxonomies, internal mobility, learning recommendations).
  • Translate data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
  • Build leadership capability at all levels through targeted development experiences and coaching.
  • Support organizational design and change initiatives in partnership with HR and business leaders.
  • Ensure talent programs reinforce Catalyst Brands’ culture, values, and leadership expectations.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, including the Sr. Manager of Learning, Talent Management Specialist, and Org Design Sr. Specialist.
  • Establish governance, standards, and best practices across talent management and learning disciplines.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and program roadmaps.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Learning, or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, learning, or organizational effectiveness, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in retail, fashion, or consumer-facing industries strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience using AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to support learning, skills development, or talent processes.
  • Certifications Preferred: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPTD, or equivalent certifications.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
talent managementlearning strategyperformance managementsuccession planningleadership developmentskills-based talent modelsdata analysisworkflow redesignprogram evaluationorganizational design
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational effectivenesschange managementteam developmentinsight translation
Certifications
SHRM-SCPSPHRCPTD