Senior Director, Talent Development
About Payoneer
Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 markets.
By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance, to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.
Location: NYCHybridFull-time
Role summary
We are seeking a hands-on, execution-oriented Head of Talent Development who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build impactful programs from the ground up. This leader will partner closely with our Chief People Officer and key business stakeholders to co-create and implement practical, business-aligned programs that deliver meaningful and measurable results.
This role will drive efforts in performance management, leadership and manager development, continuous feedback, and top talent growth, while helping to shape a culture of learning and development across the organization. The ideal candidate is both strategic and operational—comfortable setting direction and getting in the trenches to execute. If you’re energized by building from the ground up, thrive in ambiguity, and are ready to make a measurable impact—we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with the CPO and senior leadership to co-create and implement learning and development strategies that align with current and evolving business needs
- Design and deliver scalable, high-impact programs focused on leadership development, manager effectiveness, and building future-ready capabilities
- Drive performance management processes that emphasize continuous feedback, growth conversations, and clear expectations
- Identify and execute quick wins that demonstrate early value and build momentum for long-term initiatives
- Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to understand critical skill gaps and address them with tailored learning interventions
- Promote a culture of learning by embedding development into the flow of work
- Lead change management efforts related to talent initiatives, organizational design, or leadership transitions
- Analyze program effectiveness through data and feedback; continuously iterate for improvement
- Leverage learning technologies and tools to scale solutions efficiently
- Integrate DEI principles into all aspects of talent development and learning
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, or a related field
- 10+ years of proven global experience with a strong focus on leading learning and development initiatives with the ability to navigate regional nuances effectively
- Proven experience building and executing impactful programs in fast-moving, high-growth environments
- Strong facilitation and program delivery skills; confident working directly with leadership and employees at all levels
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across stakeholders and functions
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and prioritizing iterative, real-time solutions over perfection
- Solid analytical and communication skills; able to connect insights to action
What we offer:
- Discounted medical, dental, and vision insurance (coverage starts on day one) HSA and FSA
- 401K with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Fitness/Wellness reimbursement
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible work from home schedule
- Volunteer activities
- Fun office culture with supportive leadership
In accordance with New York City Law, below is the annual base salary range for this position. Actual annual base salary is based on, but not limited to: experience, education, professional licenses, location and business needs. The position is eligible for health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid-time off, and sick (and where applicable safe) leave. This position is also eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.
The annual base salary range for this position is: $180,000 - $240,000
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The Payoneer Ways of Working
Act as our customer’s partner on the inside Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.
Continuously improve Always striving for a higher standard than our last.
Do it. Own it. Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.
Build each other up Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.
If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, click now to apply.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.