VP Talent, Learning & Leadership Strategy

Melrosehoteldc; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Ashford Inc. is a hospitality-focused asset management and services company leading talent strategies across its affiliated businesses.

The Vice President, Talent, Learning & Development partners with C-suite and leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. The role includes enterprise talent management, organizational development, learning strategy, and HRBP responsibilities across Ashford Inc.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide talent strategy across Ashford Inc., Remington Hospitality, Premier Project Management, RED Hospitality & Leisure, INSPIRE, and Pure Wellness.
• Oversee succession planning, talent reviews, workforce planning, performance management, career pathing, and high-potential talent development.
• Partner with executive leadership to ensure organizational capability and leadership readiness.
• Establish talent metrics and analytics to support long-term business growth.
• Develop and execute learning and development strategies across the enterprise.
• Oversee leadership development, management training, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and professional development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and internal career growth.
• Measure and enhance the effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Serve as the dedicated HR Business Partner for Ashford Inc. corporate departments.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, employee engagement, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and change management.
• Partner with executives to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners supporting the operating companies to ensure alignment and consistency of enterprise talent initiatives.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent management strategy across all Ashford-affiliated companies.
• Lead enterprise-wide succession planning and talent review processes.
• Design and implement leadership development programs for all levels of leadership.
• Establish competency models, career pathing frameworks, and talent assessment processes.
• Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives that support growth and operational excellence.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent.
• Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure future leadership readiness.
• Utilize talent analytics and workforce metrics to guide decision‑making.
• Create and execute the company's learning and development strategy.
• Oversee onboarding, management training, leadership development, mentoring, and career development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and return on investment.
• Ensure learning programs align with organizational goals and future workforce needs.
• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for Ashford Inc. corporate leadership and departments.
• Partner with executives and department leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and employee performance management, and employee engagement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders

Job description

Ashford Inc. is a hospitality-focused asset management and services company leading talent strategies across its affiliated businesses.

The Vice President, Talent, Learning & Development partners with C-suite and leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. The role includes enterprise talent management, organizational development, learning strategy, and HRBP responsibilities across Ashford Inc.