Director, Talent Management

Perry Homes has been a Texas tradition for over 50 years. As one of the largest and most respected homebuilders in the state, we are known for our commitment to quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our culture prioritizes long-term development, retention, and excellence—both in our homes and in our people. Our learning and development program, Perry University, plays a key role in shaping the careers of our future leaders.

The Role

We are seeking a high-impact, experienced leader to serve as the Director of Talent Management. This person will report directly to the Vice President of Talent, who oversees Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development. The Director will lead the execution of Perry Homes’ enterprise-wide talent strategy and manage a team of five regional Talent Managers—Houston, Dallas, Central Texas, Florida, and a newly created Corporate Talent Manager role.

This is not a developmental leadership role. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of leading and scaling high-performing teams, designing and delivering talent strategies, and building credibility with senior business leaders. A key priority will be standing up the Corporate Talent Manager function from scratch, including defining its purpose, aligning stakeholders, and creating career paths for corporate talent.

This leader must have strong business acumen, experience managing talent across the full lifecycle, and the ability to translate business goals into integrated talent strategies. The Director should also be comfortable leading change initiatives and fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.

Over time, this leader will also take ownership of talent reviews for the Vice Presidents, helping define promotion readiness, succession plans, and development pathways for future operational leaders.

What You'll Do

• Execute the enterprise talent strategy designed by the VP of Talent across all regions and functions.
• Directly lead and develop a team of five Talent Managers across Houston, Dallas, Central Texas, Florida, and Corporate.
• Stand up and embed the newly created Corporate Talent Manager role; build partnerships across HQ to support career development and internal growth for corporate staff.
• Build career paths and development frameworks tailored to Perry Homes’ corporate workforce.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure new hires align with internal mobility goals and talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to match internal offerings with role-specific and leadership development needs.
• Track and report on talent development initiatives, internal movement, and retention across functions and geographies.
• Drive consistency and quality in Perry University participation and utilization across all markets.
• Facilitate structured talent reviews using the nine-box framework, with a special focus on the VP of Construction population and their pipelines.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative talent data to inform strategy, succession planning, and business recommendations.
• Conduct stay interviews, exit interviews, and onboarding feedback sessions to guide talent programming.
• Serve as a career coach and strategic advisor to employees and leaders seeking growth within the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong enterprise mindset and ability to link talent initiatives to overall business strategy.
• Experience integrating performance, development, and succession frameworks to drive organizational effectiveness.
• Proven ability to lead change and cultivate a responsive, agile talent function.
• Comfort operating in matrixed environments and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, human resources, business, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnership roles.
• At least 5+ years of experience successfully managing and developing geographically distributed teams.
• Demonstrated success in building and maturing talent functions, especially within high-growth or evolving environments.
• Extensive experience working cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition and L&D teams to drive cohesive talent strategies.
• Deep knowledge of performance management, internal mobility, and structured career pathing.
• Expertise in running enterprise-level talent reviews and succession planning efforts, especially for operational leadership roles.
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with a strategic mindset and strong influencing skills.
• Skilled communicator with the presence and credibility to engage and advise senior leaders.
• Comfortable working onsite four days a week in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience developing and using people metrics to measure impact and inform strategy.
• Change management, leadership coaching, and strategic workforce planning experience preferred.

Work Style

This is a hybrid role based in our Houston headquarters. Team members are expected to be in the office at least four days per week to foster connection, collaboration, and visibility across the organization.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options

Time Off & Life Balance

• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Leave of Absence Programs

Family & Lifestyle

• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• New Home & Employee Discounts
• Pet Perks, Travel Assistance, & More

***Note to job seekers: Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match***  

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer   

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