Director - Talent Development

Hines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Director of Talent Development to design and drive the organization’s learning strategy across a global canvas. You will lead instructional design, blended learning, and change management while partnering with executives to align capabilities with business priorities.

You will oversee budgets, vendor management, and the Talent Development team, and you will promote a culture of continuous learning, leadership growth, and high performance across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in Talent & Development in global contexts.
• 7+ years managerial experience.
• Experience with AI learning or digital transformation is a plus.
• Experience administering LMS (Cornerstone/Workday) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive global talent and leadership development strategies.
• Partner with leaders and HR to align learning with business priorities.
• Develop scalable, outcome-driven development solutions.
• Modernize learning approaches and technology.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Oversee LMS and learning content/ resources.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for Talent Development.
• Lead and develop the Talent Development team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Ten+ years of experience in Talent and Development

Seven+ years of managerial experience

Experience with AI learning or digital transformation

Experience with learning management systems (Cornerstone/Workday)

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

Hines Talent Development is committed to advancing excellence through employee, manager and leadership development. We aspire to become a high-impact learning organization, adept at anticipating and adapting to existing and emerging business needs. In close partnership with the business, the Director – Talent Development will design and drive the overall learning and development curriculum, standards and strategy while delivering practical solutions that improve how employees lead, collaborate and perform. The Director – Talent Development will leverage Hines’ global canvas and expertise to methodically drive a culture of continuous learning and performance that strategically aligns with workforce planning and other talent initiatives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute global talent and organizational development strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities, career progression, succession pipelines and a culture of continuous learning.

• Partner with business leaders, employees, HRBPs and COEs to understand business priorities, identify performance and capability gaps.

• Design and deliver fit-for-purpose, scalable, outcome-driven development solutions that build business acumen, leadership capabilities, and the technical skills employees need to perform effectively and adapt to changing business needs.

• Bring a global perspective to talent and learning strategies, balancing enterprise consistency with regional, cultural and business needs.

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor by challenging assumptions, translating business needs into talent, learning and change solutions, and recommending practical alternatives when appropriate.

• Modernize legacy learning approaches and technology to create engaging, scalable experiences that improve the learner experience and drive adoption.

• Partner with IT on AI learning and enablement to build technical capabilities, responsible AI use and the behaviors and change management required to embed new ways of working.

• Lead instructional design, facilitation and blended learning solutions, adapting content and delivery to diverse audiences and translating complex concepts into clear, actionable learning.

• Establish metrics and evaluation methods to measure learning effectiveness, business impact and adoption, using insights to continuously improve programs and investments.

• Manage external partners, vendors and consultants, leveraging market trends and best practices while ensuring solutions meet Hines’ business needs.

• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution, with disciplined project management, stakeholder alignment, change management and exceptional attention to detail.

• Oversee learning content, resources and LMS administration to ensure accurate, relevant and effective offerings, catalogs and required assignments.

• Lead, coach and develop the Talent Development team, providing clear direction, ongoing feedback and opportunities to build capabilities and advance their careers.

• Develop and manage annual budgets, monitoring spend and adjusting investments to align resources with business priorities.

• Role model Hines’ Our Leadership Principles and build trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.

• Ten or more years of demonstrated experience in advancing Talent and Development initiatives and programs within a global organization; seven or more years of managerial experience.

• Demonstrated experience applying instructional design and modern learning approaches to develop scalable enterprise talent, learning and leadership solutions across diverse countries, regions and cultures.

• Proven experience advising senior leaders and partnering across HR, Talent COEs and business functions to address talent and capability needs.

• Led complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution, including stakeholder management, change management and adoption.

• Experience with AI learning, digital transformation, technology adoption or workforce change strongly preferred.

• Experience administering learning management systems and HR/learning technologies; Cornerstone or Workday experience a plus.

• Business-oriented consulting mindset with the ability to translate talent and learning needs into practical, actionable solutions.

• Strategic thinker and thought partner who exercises sound judgment and helps achieve better business outcomes.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with credibility across executives, business leaders, HR partners and employees of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Strong project, program and change management skills, with rigorous organization, prioritization, follow-through and attention to detail.

• Highly effective facilitation, communication and executive presence, with the ability to read the room, adapt in real time and make complex concepts relevant to diverse audiences.

• Strong knowledge of adult learning, leadership development, behavior change and adoption principles, with a modern perspective on how employees build capability.

• Working knowledge of AI and its workplace applications, including technical enablement and adoption of AI-enabled ways of working.

• Global mindset and cultural agility, balancing enterprise consistency with local and business needs.

• Strong analytical and assessment skills, using quantitative and qualitative insights to identify needs, measure effectiveness and inform decisions.

• Adaptable, action-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities while consistently delivering high-quality results.

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Proficiency with learning management systems, Microsoft Office, Teams and SharePoint.

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.