Director, Talent Management

Posting Date 09/11/2026 6902 Se Lake RdSte 100, Milwaukie, Oregon, 97206-4546, United States of America Job Title: Director, Talent Management    About the Role:     As a Director on the Talent Management team, you will build the Talent that gives life to our Village. Our team strives to   ensure   all teammates have fulfilling careers and that DaVita   remains   an Employer of Choice. In this role, you will architect the performance   & development   culture for our 55,000+ teammates, ensuring every individual knows their impact, understands how they can continuously grow, and has a clear path forward.

By developing the tools, processes, and mindsets that sustain performance   & development   across the teammate lifecycle, you will shape the direction of our   talent   strategy and leave   a lasting legacy   on Village   talent . You will report to the Sr. Director of Talent Management, and act as   a key collaborator   to leaders across Talent Management & Development and the broader People Teams.

What   You’ll   Do:     Shape Strategy & Own Execution:   Develop and own the short-to-midterm strategy for performance management   within a broader talent   system . You will proactively tackle complex, large-scale challenges to   establish   key performance indicators (KPIs) ,   evolve performance standards ( e.g. AI fluency),   continuous listening loops, and metrics that continuously raise the bar for performance.

Drive End-to-End Solutions:   Design, deploy, and refine the infrastructure that enables leaders to drive clarity and performance   —   including   calibration governance, performance reviews,   performance standards   input ,   continuous feedback, and   goal-setting . Execute solutions in partnership with HRBPs to ensure   solutions   are   equitable   and   “stick” across the teammate lifecycle .

Link Performance to Rewards:   Partner closely with Total Rewards to ensure that performance calibration and evaluation directly and equitably inform merit and bonus cycles. Lead Cross-Functionally:   Work with leaders across lanes (e.g., Talent Acquisition,   Onboarding,   Learning & Development, HR Business Partners, People Insights & Analytics) to translate strategy into broad action and deliver on Village-wide goals.

Establish loops with   Internal Mobility and Talent Planning to   ensure   we are growing the right teammates to   succeed in   future roles. Influence & Innovate:   Collaborate   across people teams and lane leaders   to solve challenges and deliver innovations. Communicate   compellingly to   drive support and commitment from senior executives to front-line teammates. Who You Are:     Experienced Leader:   7+ years of experience in strategy development, managing a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, scaled deployments, change management, and cross-functional leadership.

Experience managing a direct report while driving results through   a   matrixed   staffing structure. Strategic & Systems Thinker:   Proven   track record   of shaping strategy, navigating ambiguity, and creating alignment with executives and key stakeholders on undefined problems. Execution-Oriented Partner :   Demonstrated   ability to oversee large-scale, multi-phased strategic initiatives, effectively   leveraging   project management support to balance high-level vision with tactical delivery.

Change Agent:   Cultivates drive in self and others to embrace change. Anticipates roadblocks and engages the right resources to successfully drive organizational transformation. Exceptional Communicator:   Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt your message to gain   buy-in   and respectfully influence decision-making at all levels. HR Technology   Enthusiast :   Familiarity with enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and experience   leveraging   technology to scale performance management solutions.

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