Vice President, Talent Management

Summary

Join Pathward as the Vice President of Talent Management, a strategic HR role leading the bank’s end-to-end talent strategy. Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, development, learning, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement. Drive enterprise-wide people change management initiatives and integrate AI-powered tools to enhance workforce agility, learning, and performance. Develop innovative recruitment strategies, oversee seamless onboarding, design and implement learning programs, and lead the performance management cycle. Enhance succession planning, drive a culture of high performance, and lead change management strategies. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent strategy and develop a high-performing team. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior talent management or HR leadership role
• Demonstrated success in implementing AI or digital tools in HR processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in HR technologies, talent analytics, and digital learning platforms
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Change Leadership & Agility
• Digital & AI Fluency
• Talent Development Expertise
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration & Influence
• Results Orientation
• Emotional Intelligence

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative, AI-enhanced recruitment strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent aligned with the bank’s elevated performance and compliance expectations
• Oversee a seamless, tech-enabled onboarding experience that accelerates new hire integration and engagement
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable learning and development programs that build critical capabilities, leadership readiness, and digital fluency
• Leverage AI tools to elevate required training programs, build mentoring/coaching capabilities, personalize learning pathways and measure impact
• Partner with People Business Partners to identify future skill needs and close capability gaps
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the performance management cycle, starting with, and ensuring alignment with, organizational goals and objectives
• Ensure the performance management process is fair, transparent, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and development
• Enhance existing succession planning framework for critical roles, using predictive analytics to assess readiness and risk
• Facilitate talent reviews and leadership development programs that align with long-term strategic goals
• Embed career development tools and planning into management development training
• Drive a culture of high performance, inclusion, and innovation through targeted engagement strategies
• Use AI-enabled platforms to analyze engagement and sentiment data and inform action planning
• Lead enterprise-wide people change management strategies to support business transformation, digital adoption, and cultural evolution
• Partner with senior leaders to build change capability across the organization and ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives
• Develop communication and training plans that support employee adoption and minimize disruption
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
• Embed AI and advanced analytics into talent management processes to enable smarter, faster decision-making
• Lead and develop a high-performing Talent Management team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience leading change management initiatives in complex, regulated environments. Experience in the banking or financial services industry strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off