Director, Strategic Talent Business Partner - Technology

Ryan LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

4 weeks PTO and sabbatical options

14 weeks paid parental leave (adoption

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership or equipment stipend

Fertility assistance

Job summary

Ryan LLC is seeking a Director, Strategic Talent Business Partners – Technology to lead the People Group for Ryan’s technology organization. This role partners with senior technology leaders to drive talent and organizational strategy across technology functions.

You will collaborate with HR and technology leadership to design workforce planning, succession, and talent initiatives that align with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required, with 8–10 years of progressively responsible HR management experience.
• Significant experience supporting technology organizations is required, preferably in a large, complex tech environment.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders across software engineering, product, data and analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or other technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigations and resolution.
• In partnership with Legal, oversees immigration and expatriate assignments and visas.
• Develops and maintains workforce, talent, and succession plans for the technology organization.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Rewards and Recognition

Employee Communications

Policy Development

Compensation

Immigration

Compliance

Metrics and Reporting

Workforce Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options Award-Winning Culture Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included) Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One 401K with Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service Fertility Assistance Program Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Director, Strategic Talent Business Partners – Technology is a highly visible, hands‑on, customer‑focused position responsible for leading the People Group function in support of Ryan’s technology organization. The Director serves as the primary strategic talent partner to senior technology leaders and is responsible for the business partner model across technology functions, including

• Talent Management
• Employee Relations
• Rewards and Recognition
• Employee Communications
• Policy and Procedure Development and Administration
• Compensation
• Immigration
• Compliance
• Metrics and Reporting
• Workforce and Organizational Planning

This position is highly collaborative and works closely with other People Group functions, as well as Technology, Finance, and business leadership.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results People:

• Oversees the management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigation, documentation, and resolution.
• In partnership with Legal, oversees immigration and the coordination of expatriate assignments and employment visas.
• Develops and maintains workforce, talent, and succession plans for the technology organization, with particular focus on critical technical roles, emerging capabilities, and leadership pipelines.
• Develops and maintains strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak comfortably and professionally to individuals and groups.
• Responsible for selection, evaluation, and supervision of direct reports.

Client:

Oversees the HR Business Partner model for the technology organization, ensuring strong partnerships are in place with technology leaders to identify and coordinate appropriate and effective strategies related to organizational design, workforce planning, integration, talent management, employee relations, jobs, compensation, rewards and recognition, People Group policies and procedures, and other People Group functions. Ensures effective and efficient processes are in place to support all aspects of the employee life cycle, including, but not limited to, new employee on‑boarding, status changes, transfers, promotions, and departures within Workday.

Partners closely with Technology leadership to understand business strategy, operating models, product and platform priorities, and evolving skill requirements, translating those needs into practical talent and organizational strategies.

Advises leaders on attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining technology talent, including professionals across software engineering, product, data and analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, and related technical disciplines.

Value:

Plans, develops, and implements effective and leading‑edge human resource strategies, tools, processes, and programs to support Ryan’s technology strategy and position as the leading global tax consulting firm in a highly competitive market. Oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of employee life cycle programs, including performance evaluation, merit and promotion, and goal setting processes. In collaboration with Technology and People Group partners, ensures effective use of Workday and other technological platforms to improve and scale talent management and People Group processes, always looking for ways to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and the employee experience.

Ensures the Firm’s compliance with all aspects of country, federal, state, and local employment law; staying abreast of new regulations and making recommendations regarding compliance.

Develops and maintains strategic talent business partner KPIs and management reports that provide meaningful, actionable dashboard data to executive and technology leadership, including insights related to workforce capacity, critical skills, attrition, succession, engagement, and organizational health.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field required, with at least eight to 10 years of progressively responsible human resources management experience in a domestic and international environment. Significant experience supporting technology organizations is required, preferably within a large, complex, high‑growth, or global technology company. Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders across software engineering, product, data and analytics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or other technical functions is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills in Microsoft® Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Workday or a comparable enterprise HRIS is preferred. Familiarity with workforce analytics, organizational planning tools, and technology talent market data is strongly preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

PHR certification required; SPHR certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees on the STBP team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws. The role is also responsible for effectively collaborating with senior technology leaders, People Group partners, and a variety of internal stakeholders to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment. Long periods of sitting while working at computer. Occasional long periods of standing. Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors.

Independent travel requirement:

15-20%

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1‑B visa, F‑1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation:

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Notice to Canada Candidates – In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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