Director, Talent Assessment Strategy

skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

Director leading the design and management of talent assessment strategies for Fidelity Investments. Focusing on data-driven insights and leadership capabilities across the organization.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeSmithfield • Colorado, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,000 - $211,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and manage enterprise assessment tools, including the manager effectiveness survey and leadership 360-feedback instruments, ensuring alignment to current leadership competencies and development priorities
Lead assessments to evaluate organizational talent health, leader readiness, and preparedness for future business challenges
Provide insights on leadership strengths, gaps, succession risks and capability trends to inform workforce planning and enterprise talent strategies
Partner with business leaders to align assessment outcomes with strategic priorities and leadership development initiatives
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Learning, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to integrate assessment insights across the talent lifecycle
Translate complex assessment findings into clear, compelling insights that drive understanding, alignment, and decision making at all levels of the firm
Establish and govern standards for assessment tools, methodologies, and vendor partnerships, ensuring validity, reliability, scalability, and ongoing effectiveness
Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical standards across all assessment processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of professional experience
Masters or PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology preferred
Deep expertise in leading end-to-end assessment strategies, including design, development, execution, analysis, and interpretation of complex data sets to drive actionable insights
Strong survey design and statistical analysis skills, with experience applying sound measurement practices to ensure valid, reliable, and meaningful outcomes
Proven ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data into clear insights and compelling storylines that articulate business impact
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence translating data into executive ready reporting and influencing partners through logic, credibility and persuasion
Background in organizational psychology, behavioral science, or a related discipline, with comfort operating in a dynamic, matrixed environment and influencing across HR and business leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

assessment strategiessurvey designstatistical analysisdata interpretationdata analysismeasurement practicesorganizational talent evaluationleadership competenciescapability trendsworkforce planning

Soft Skills

communication skillsdata translationinfluencing skillsstorytellingcollaborationstrategic alignmentdecision makingpersuasioninsight synthesisleadership development

Certifications

Masters in Industrial and Organizational PsychologyPhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology