Director of Talent Development

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan design permit mitigate and restore for projects across our communities infrastructure systems open spaces and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California the Pacific Northwest and the Southeastern United States.

ESA is seeking a visionaryDirector of Talent Development to architect and lead our firm-wide talent ecosystem. From early career growth to executive leadership youll design and deliver programs that empower our people to learn lead and thrive. This is a strategic high-impact role for a leader who blends behavioral insight AI innovation and a deep commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement. This role will be based out of our San Francisco CA office and working on a hybrid schedule of being onsite 1-3 days per week.

What You Will Do

Talent Strategy & Leadership Development

• Lead and evolve career pathways mentorship and leadership programs from entry-level to executive.
• Launch and scale emerging leader and executive development initiatives.
• Oversee ESAs Consulting 101 program to build foundational consulting and communication skills.
• Align all development programs with ESAs strategic goals and values.

Learning Coaching & Performance Excellence

• Develop and implement ESAs Manager Expectations Framework.
• Deliver training that equips managers to coach develop and retain top talent.
• Design custom learning experiences using tools like DiSC and behavioral analytics.
• Reimagine performance management to foster a culture of continuous feedback and growth.

Succession Planning & Internal Mobility

• Build a robust succession planning framework to identify and develop future leaders.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate gaps and create targeted development plans.
• Use data analytics to monitor bench strength and readiness for key roles.
• Promote transparency and mobility across career paths.

Strategic Partnership & Culture Stewardship

• Serve as a trusted advisor on talent engagement and organizational design.
• Integrate AI and digital platforms to deliver scalable personalized learning.
• Champion innovation in leadership development and workforce strategy.

Inclusive Leadership & Belonging

• Embed JEDI principles in all talent and leadership programs.
• Foster a culture where diverse perspectives are valued and all employees feel they belong.
• Lead and support diverse impact projects across ESA.

Client Engagement & Collaboration

• Build trusted partnerships with internal clients to align talent strategies with business goals.
• Translate organizational priorities into impactful people programs.
• Facilitate leadership forums and learning sessions that spark reflection and action.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in HR Business or related field (masters or certifications preferred).
• 10 years leading employee development learning and engagement programs.
• Proven success in succession planning career pathing and leadership pipelines.
• Expertise in learning technologies performance management and AI-based tools.
• Strong communication facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking and data-informed decision-making.
• Change leadership experience and a passion for innovation.

What ESA Will Do For You

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects improve environmental stewardship and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA we provide benefits including medical dental and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family) annual allocations of company shares through our Employee Stock Option Program a 401(k) plan with company match and paid vacation sick leave and holidays to name a few.

We also provide specific career development opportunities whether you want to further your technical expertise sharpen your business acumen or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement professional development bonuses and attendance at conferences.

Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect recognizing that our variety of backgrounds experiences and perspectives leads to better solutions which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.

In accordance with ESAs duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.

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ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)