Director of Talent

About Spindrift

Spindrift is the pioneering sparkling water brand crafted from real, squeezed fruit, emphasizing simplicity and genuine flavor without compromises. Our expansion is swift, and we are committed to developing a talent strategy that reflects our brand's robust values.

Role Overview

The Director of Talent will lead the recruitment, growth, and development of our team, reporting directly to the VP of People and overseeing one Talent Manager. This role involves managing the complete talent lifecycle — attracting outstanding candidates and creating impactful learning and career development initiatives. This position blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership, building foundational infrastructure that supports organizational growth while enhancing the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and spearhead a comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) strategy aligned with business goals.
• Create scalable onboarding, leadership development, and managerial capability programs.
• Refine competency frameworks to support career progression.
• Manage and enhance learning and talent systems including LMS, performance platforms, and engagement tools.
• Lead employee engagement survey strategies, analyze insights, and drive action plans to improve workplace culture.
• Translate feedback into measurable organizational improvements fostering agility, ambition, collaboration, innovation, trust, and respect.
• Own and evolve the Talent Acquisition strategy, collaborating with leaders and recruiters to source and evaluate top talent.
• Enhance candidate experience ensuring the employer brand matches the strength of the consumer brand.
• Establish scalable hiring procedures and reporting systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, building a sustainable and high-quality talent infrastructure.

Candidate Profile

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in Talent, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or People Strategy roles.
• Extensive practical experience in designing and implementing L&D programs and talent management systems.
• Exposure to Talent Acquisition leadership or support is advantageous.
• Demonstrated success creating scalable programs within growing companies.
• Strategic mindset balanced with a pragmatic execution approach.
• Strong influence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders across departments.
• Integrity, high standards, and passion for organizational growth.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $145,000 to $165,000, supplemented by annual and long-term incentives. Final salary is determined based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid leave encompassing holidays, vacation, sick days, personal time, and parental leave.
• Annual allowances for product purchases, wellness, professional development, and social justice education.
• Optional life and disability insurance coverage.