Director Talent Solutions

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Director of Talent Solutions to lead enterprise-wide succession planning, workforce assessments, performance management, and capability strategies aligned with business goals.

The role partners with senior leadership to implement forward-thinking talent strategies that drive readiness, leadership development, and business growth; responsibilities include governance, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and executive teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR or related field.
• 10+ years in talent management or workforce strategy; 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and strategic direction across the enterprise to drive talent transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement an integrated governance and succession planning framework.
• Lead enterprise-wide workforce assessments aligned with strategic priorities and KPIs.
• Lead enterprise performance management strategy, including calibration and data integration into talent decisions.
• Support talent analytics and technology strategies with data-driven insights.
• Partner with executives to develop leadership pipeline development and internal mobility strategies.
• Provide strategic direction for BRGs, aligning engagement with leadership development and business objectives.
• Manage budget and resources for executive talent assessment and deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Succession planning

Workforce analytics

HR technology

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HR analytics tools

Workforce planning tools

Job description

The Director of Talent Solutions is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide approach to succession planning, workforce assessments, performance management, and organizational capability strategies in alignment with business and talent objectives. This role also provides strategic direction for Business Resource Groups (BRGs), connecting engagement and inclusion efforts to broader talent outcomes. Partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director implements forward-thinking talent strategies that drive workforce readiness, leadership development, performance, and business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction across the team and enterprise to drive talent transformation initiatives.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging best practices in workforce planning, succession strategy, and leadership development to drive a future-ready organization.
• Design and implement an integrated governance and succession planning framework that enables effective critical role identification, talent pool management, leadership continuity, and long-term organizational resilience.
• Lead enterprise-wide workforce assessments, analyzing strategic business priorities and aligning future talent needs with organizational capabilities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the enterprise performance management strategy, including review cycles, calibration processes, and the integration of performance data into succession planning and talent decisions.
• Support and implement talent analytics and technology strategies that provide actionable insights into workforce proficiency, competency gaps, and succession risks while enhancing talent enablement processes with scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Partner with executive leadership and HR teams to develop targeted strategies for leadership pipeline development and internal mobility.
• Provide strategic direction for Business Resource Groups (BRGs), aligning engagement and inclusion efforts with leadership development, talent pipeline, and broader business objectives.
• Manage budget and align resources to outline, implement, and optimize executive talent assessment for the organization.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree required. Preferred bachelor's or master's in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, succession planning, or workforce strategy, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Communication & Influence

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and drive strategic conversations with senior leadership. Must possess excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Strategic & Analytical Thinking

Proven ability to translate business goals into actionable talent strategies, leveraging data-driven insights. Advanced skills in talent analytics, HR technology, and emerging workforce planning tools.

Leadership & Change Management

Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale organizational change.

Travel

5-10 domestic trips per year, as needed.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.