[Hiring] Director of Talent, Communications and Culture @strong match for our current openings

Role Description

Market Performance Group is seeking a collaborative and hands-on Director of Talent, Communications, and Culture to help create an engaging, connected, and high-performing workplace. Reporting to the Chief People & Talent Officer, this role will lead key programs across talent management, employee communications, organizational culture, and employee experience. The Director will translate the broader people strategy into practical initiatives, clear communications, and consistent experiences throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong program leadership with excellent communication skills. They are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and day-to-day execution, partnering with leaders and employees across the organization to turn ideas into meaningful action.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent and organizational development
  • Partner with the CPTO to implement talent strategies aligned with the company’s priorities and growth plans.
  • Lead programs related to performance management, employee development, career growth, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Support workforce planning and organizational design initiatives.
  • Partner with managers to improve team effectiveness, employee development, and performance.
  • Collaborate with recruiting and HR colleagues to strengthen onboarding, internal mobility, retention, and the overall employee experience.
  • Track talent metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements based on employee and business needs.
• Culture and employee experience
  • Develop and manage programs that bring the company’s mission and values to life.
  • Lead employee engagement surveys, listening sessions, and other feedback initiatives.
  • Translate employee feedback into practical recommendations and action plans.
  • Create programs that strengthen connection, recognition, inclusion, collaboration, and well-being.
  • Help leaders and teams navigate organizational change with clarity and empathy.
  • Support events, traditions, and experiences that reinforce a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Partner with HR colleagues to ensure employee programs and policies are communicated and experienced consistently.
• Employee and organizational communications
  • Develop and manage an internal communications plan aligned with company and people priorities.
  • Create clear, engaging communications for company updates, people programs, organizational changes, and employee initiatives.
  • Support the CPTO and other senior leaders with presentations, talking points, announcements, and employee forums.
  • Manage internal communication channels, calendars, and editorial standards.
  • Partner with marketing and other teams to ensure internal and external messages are consistent.
  • Contribute to employer-brand content and communications that support recruitment and retention.
  • Establish measures to assess communication reach, understanding, and effectiveness.
• Company branding
  • Manage MPG presence on external media including GlassDoor, FaceBook and other social media sites.
  • Identify opportunities to promote MPG as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant experience in talent management, organizational development, employee experience, internal communications, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience leading programs across more than one of the following areas: talent, culture, employee engagement, change management, or internal communications.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing communications for employees, managers, and senior leaders.
• A practical understanding of performance management, employee development, engagement, and organizational change.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across functions and organizational levels.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• A data-informed approach to evaluating programs and recommending improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in human resources, communications, organizational development, business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave, and life insurance.
• Market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K.
• Unlimited paid time off in addition to paid holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion

MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities, and clients. MPG’s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential by fueling innovation, connection, and growth.