OneRail

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The Strategic Talent Programs Director is a senior individual contributor responsible for designing, recommending, and operationalizing OneRail’s most critical talent strategies. This role carries director-level ownership and visibility but does not include a team of direct reports. Instead, the Director personally drives execution across Talent Acquisition support, organizational design, leadership enablement, and performance systems, while collaborating closely with and reporting to the VP, People Operations. The Strategic Talent Programs Director will create, suggest, and develop scalable solutions, and frameworks that strengthen workforce planning, hiring outcomes, leadership capability, and organizational alignment. Many initiatives will require cross-functional partnership and executive influence, especially with Sales, Finance, Strategy, and Operations. The role requires a leader who is comfortable owning outcomes independently while providing thought leadership and strategic recommendations to the VP, People Operations and other executives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Talent Acquisition Personally manage priority recruitment activities, including sourcing, candidate engagement, assessment, and closing for high-impact or senior-level roles. Build and maintain proactive pipelines for niche, technical, and leadership positions. Recommend sourcing strategies, assessment tools, and hiring approaches; implement those approved by the VP, People Operations. Develop insights and data to guide hiring priorities and candidate experience improvements. This director-level position is hands-on and does not initially employ a recruiting team until future hiring load supports the addition of recruiting staff. Workforce Planning & Headcount Strategy Forecast hiring needs based on business objectives, revenue plans, and departmental priorities. Build workforce models and headcount recommendations in collaboration with the VP, People Operations and VP, Finance. Create dashboards and analyses that inform budget planning, capacity modeling, and hiring velocity requirements. Organizational Design & Career Architecture Recommend organizational design solutions, including structure changes, capability mapping, and team scalability models, to enhance efficiency and growth. Develop career pathing frameworks, job architecture guidelines, and promotion criteria. Conduct workforce and capability assessments to inform proposed org design recommendations. Support leaders in understanding trade-offs and options, and provide suggestions to the VP, People Operations and relevant executives. Leadership Development & Talent Enablement Own administration, training, and adoption of Working Genius/Leadr; coach leaders on interpreting behavioral data for hiring, communication, and team development. Propose leadership development pathways, learning programs, and enablement initiatives that elevate manager capability. Design and recommend talent programs aligned to cultural and operational needs, with the VP, People Operations determining final implementation. Enterprise OKR & Performance Alignment Lead the operational management of OneRail’s OKR system through Leadr.com — ensuring alignment, clarity, and accountability. Train leaders on writing effective Objectives & Key Results and ensuring cross-functional consistency. Recommend improvements to goal-setting cadence, reporting, and performance rituals; partner with the VP, People Operations on execution decisions. Strategic Partnership, Insight, & Influence Serve as a strategic advisor who develops talent recommendations grounded in data, competitive benchmarks, and organizational health indicators. Partner closely with department leaders to diagnose talent challenges and propose solutions. Collaborate with Strategy and Finance on workforce initiatives that affect long-term planning. Work collaboratively with executives by offering thoughtful insights and recommendations, while supporting the VP, People Operations as the main decision-maker for People initiatives. Qualifications 10+ years in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Organizational Design, or Strategic People Operations. Demonstrated success operating as a hands-on individual contributor at a senior level. Proven ability to build and execute talent programs without a reporting team. Expertise in recruiting senior or niche roles, with strong sourcing and assessment capabilities. Experience designing scalable talent systems such as career paths, behavioral assessments, and leadership enablement programs. Strong data analysis skills, particularly in workforce modeling and talent forecasting. Experience administering OKR or performance systems (Leadr). Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive stakeholder management. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree or HR/OD certification preferred. Orlando-based or willing to relocate; ~20% travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree or HR/Organizational Development certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, OD certification). Experience with Leadr specifically or similar modern performance/talent management platforms. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or operationally complex environment. Compensation This role falls under Comp Band 8, with an annual base compensation expected to be between $132,300 and $161,700 depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for a bonus plan. Work Location This position is based at OneRail’s headquarters in Orlando, FL (ZIP 32819). While on-site presence may be required, remote candidates will be considered, with preference given to those located in the Central Florida area. About OneRail OneRail is a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service to provide dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. This people-plus-platform approach features a 24/7 USA-based exceptions team who maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate. By optimizing fulfillment processes, reducing costs and improving order accuracy with store-shelf-to-doorstep visibility, OneRail is committed to empowering clients and improving the customer experience. OneRail was named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ two years in a row, was ranked 19th in the 2025 FreightTech 25, named for the fifth year in a row to the FreightTech 100, was honored as one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces 2023, was listed on Forbes’ lists of America’s Best Startup Employers for the last three years, was named to the Inc. 5000 two years in a row and was selected as the Last Mile Company of the Year for the 2024 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. To learn more about OneRail, visit OneRail.com.