Director, Enterprise Talent Management & Strategy

IDEX; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 158,600 - 237,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Director of Talent Management to lead the enterprise talent management strategy, driving performance, succession, development, engagement, and internal mobility. You will shape governance, standards, and an analytics-driven operating rhythm across business units to create a scalable, data-driven talent framework.

Partner with HR and business leaders to implement fit-for-purpose talent processes, build leadership capability, and deliver measurable improvements in engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, or broader HR leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading Talent Management in a complex, decentralized or matrixed organization, including standardizing enterprise processes while balancing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve IDEX’s integrated enterprise talent management system, aligning performance, succession, leadership development, engagement, internal mobility, and workforce capability into a cohesive, scalable model
• Define and lead the enterprise talent operating cadence, including talent reviews, succession cycles, performance processes, and engagement rhythms, ensuring consistency, adoption, and impact across business units
• Establish enterprise talent standards, governance, and frameworks, using influence to drive adoption while intentionally defining where differentiation is required to meet business unit and workforce segment needs
• Lead enterprise succession planning and talent review processes, including readiness assessments, pipeline analysis, and development planning to strengthen bench strength for critical roles
• Define and advance the talent data, analytics, and technology strategy, including system roadmap, vendor partnerships, and digital-first tools that improve decision quality, transparency, and user experience
• Design and continuously improve core talent frameworks and tools (e.g., talent reviews, role profiles, career pathing) to clarify critical roles, differentiate performance and potential, and enable targeted development
• Own the employee engagement and listening strategy, including survey design, insights, and action planning to improve organizational health and leader accountability
• Partner with Global Talent, HR, and business leaders to design and implement fit-for-purpose talent lifecycle processes, ensuring strong business ownership, adoption, and alignment to workforce needs
• Lead, develop, and organize the Talent Management team, aligning resources to enterprise priorities and building capability across core talent domains
• Support enterprise and senior leadership talent discussions, providing insights on succession, pipeline health, engagement, and organizational effectiveness
• Monitor external talent management trends and emerging practices, bringing thought leadership to evaluate, prioritize, and selectively integrate innovations that enhance IDEX’s talent strategy and outcomes

Skills

Talent Management

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Succession Planning

Employee Engagement

Data Analytics

Talent Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced HR degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Survey platforms

Talent analytics platforms

Job description

IDEX is seeking a Director of Talent Management to lead the enterprise talent management strategy, driving performance, succession, development, engagement, and internal mobility. You will shape governance, standards, and an analytics-driven operating rhythm across business units to create a scalable, data-driven talent framework.

Partner with HR and business leaders to implement fit-for-purpose talent processes, build leadership capability, and deliver measurable improvements in engagement and