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Atlassian

Director of Talent Development

San Francisco, CA / Remote

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

About the Role:

Join our TEAM and help us unleash the potential of every Atlassian.

We're looking for a seasoned Talent Development leader to manage our newly-formed Craft Development team. In this role you'll oversee a team of Talent Development and Organizational Development Partners. You'll be responsible for the strategy, execution, and measurable outcomes of a diverse portfolio of Craft solutions (ex. Engineering Onboarding, Marketing Career Expectations). Your leadership will directly influence our culture of continuous learning, growth, and innovation.

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We seek a dynamic individual who thrives on developing both people and products. This hands-on role requires a candidate capable of strategic thinking and seeing the big picture, as well as diving into the intricacies to refine and perfect the details. To be successful in this role, you'll need to excel at delivering impact through others and be able to deliver impact yourself.

This people manager will sit within the Talent Development pillar of our Talent Team and report to the Head of Talent Development. You'll work closely with Talent Partners, HRBPs, customers, and stakeholders to develop and continuously improve impactful solutions across the organization.

For this remote position, we're ideally looking for someone based in the Pacific Time Zone to ensure optimal collaboration with our team members in the United States, Australia, Europe, the Philippines, and India, while being flexible to accommodate the diverse time zones of our global team.

  • Manage and direct a team of Talent Development and Organizational Development Partners located around the world, nurturing their professional growth and development through ongoing mentorship and coaching.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Craft-specific talent development needs across the business.
  • In close partnership with the business, build and continuously improve craft-specific onboarding and upskilling programs (e.g., Intern and New Grad Onboarding) to equip our employees with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.
  • Develop and oversee our portfolio of Organizational Development products, frameworks, and services designed to support the continuous evolution of Atlassian's talent ecosystem.
  • Oversee the strategy and maintenance of employee Growth Profiles, providing employees with clear expectations of their current role and level, while also showing a growth path forward.
  • Curate and manage an Employee Skills & Talent Marketplace to promote internal mobility and talent optimization across the organization.
  • Spearhead enterprise and craft-specific career pathing strategies, providing clear trajectories for employee growth and satisfaction.
  • Utilize organizational design and diagnostics to identify areas for structural effectiveness and then develop interventions to drive impactful change in close partnership with the business.
  • Define success measures to help understand the impact of your efforts on employee performance and organizational health and hold yourself and your team accountable for achieving results.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptability to support Atlassian's evolving business landscape.


  • Advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Communication, or a related field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in talent development with proven expertise in building, scaling and refining impactful programs, products, processes, and frameworks.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing global teams, with a proven track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing talent in a healthy team environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing end-to-end talent solutions that align with business objectives and add measurable value.
  • In-depth knowledge of talent and organizational effectiveness principles, frameworks, methodologies, and tools, with proficiency in organizational diagnostics and design.
  • Capable of understanding diverse talent needs throughout the organization and building strategically prioritized roadmaps to meet them.
  • Vetted program and project management skills, capable of ensuring execution excellence in dynamic, agile environments.
  • Strong analytical abilities, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and performance measurement.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to distill complex HR terminology and data insights into actionable strategies through storytelling.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted and productive working relationships with partners and stakeholders of all levels across the business.

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $199,300 - $265,700

Zone B: $179,400 - $239,200

Zone C: $165,400 - $220,600

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefitsto learn more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: Atlassian-13318
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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