Director – Talent Assessments, Internal Mobility

The Home Depot

Director of Talent Assessments and Internal Mobility revolutionizing talent selection and development at Home Depot. Leading the shift to a scientific, skills-based matching engine for career pathways.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Governs the enterprise strategy for all selection and developmental assessment tools.
Leads the design and validation of predictive, unbiased tools and 'DNA of Performance' success profiles to ensure hiring and promotion decisions are grounded in objective data and future-ready capabilities.
Builds the foundational architecture for skills-based matching that will translate assessment performance into continuous feedback loops that empower associates to own their professional growth.
Drives the enterprise roadmap for shifting to a skills-based talent management model.
Partners with senior leadership as the primary strategist for talent logic, creating actionable, scalable career paths methodologies that translate to a career marketplace and future-ready workforce planning.
Leads and develops a high-impact team of professionals focused on innovation and execution.
Establishes the governance, metrics, and standard operating procedures required to deliver a seamless and world-class assessment and mobility experience across the enterprise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Experience in the areas of talent selection and assessment, organizational development, and change management
Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education: No additional education requirements
Minimum Years of Work Experience: 8
Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience: 3
Preferred Leadership Experience: 5
Certifications: None

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent selectionassessment toolsorganizational developmentchange managementskills-based matchingpredictive toolsdata analysisperformance metricscareer path methodologiesprofessional growth

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkinginnovationexecutioncollaborationcommunicationteam developmentproblem-solvingadaptabilityempowerment