Sr Director of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Sr Director of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for designing and executing strategies that enhance organizational performance, leadership capability, and workforce engagement. This role drives a cohesive approach to Talent Management with emphasis on the following areas: enterprise change management, leadership development, learning and development, performance, succession and employee listening strategies.As a trusted advisor, the Director partners across HR, Talent teams, business units, and executive teams to build systems and programs that align people, culture, and business strategy—ensuring the organization has the leadership and talent required to achieve long-term success.Essential Functions

• Lead the design and implementation of an integrated Talent Management strategy that aligns talent, learning, and change capabilities with business objectives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and HR VPs to assess organizational needs and deliver scalable, high-impact development and change initiatives.
• Serve as a thought partner to leadership in shaping enterprise culture, organization design, and strategic workforce priorities.
• Enhance and operationalize an enterprise-wide change management framework, tools, and capability-building strategies.
• Lead and scale up the organization change management team to perform at the enterprise change management level.
• Design and deliver leadership and manager development strategies that strengthen the leadership pipeline from emerging leaders to executives.
• Partner with leaders and HR partners to define leadership expectations and integrate them into talent management processes.
• Lead the creation and execution of enterprise leadership development programs, assessments, and coaching initiatives.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise learning programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and capability needs.
• Lead a team of learning professionals in applying modern instructional design methods, including blended learning, experiential programs, and digital learning solutions.
• Leverage data and technology to evaluate learning effectiveness and enhance learner engagement.
• Talent Development & Management
• Develop and implement comprehensive talent management programs aligned with organizational goals
• Develop and implement enterprise talent development strategies, including succession planning, high-potential identification, and career pathing
• Implement and refine talent frameworks that promote mobility, diversity, and leadership bench strength.
• Lead enterprise employee listening and engagement strategies to gather meaningful insights into the employee experience.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations that enhance culture, inclusion, and performance.
• Consult with leaders on organizational health, engagement trends, and interventions that drive continuous improvement
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned

People Management

• Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties
• Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field or equivalent education and/or experience
• 12 years progressive experience in Organization Development, Learning & Development, or Talent Management, including 6+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and vendor partnerships.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in applying organization design principles
• Experience in developing and implementing succession planning and talent management practices across a complex organization

Skills and Abilities

• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives that build leadership capability, improve engagement, and drive measurable business results.
• Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, AIM), leadership development, and talent management processes.
• Strong facilitation, consulting, and coaching skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of talent management, development, change management and retention strategies
• Ability to use and analyze data in decision making
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and program design skills.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

• Communicate/Hearing Frequently
• Communicate/Talking Frequently
• Learn New Tasks or Concepts Frequently
• Make Timely Decisions in the Context of a Workflow Frequently
• Complete Tasks Independently Constantly
• Maintain Focus Constantly
• Remember Processes & Procedures Constantly
• Stationary Position (Seated) Constantly
• Vision Constantly

What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

• Patterson Perks Program

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills.

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.