Director, Talent and Inclusion: The Trevor Project

About Trevor: The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We’ve been saving lives every day for over 25 years. Every day, and in every role, our staff contribute to our critical mission of ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people by embodying our values: Heart–We care deeply and commit to do what matters Integrity–We build trust through our words and actions Community-Together, we are an unstoppable force for good Belonging-We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other Progress-We continually move onward and upward Title: Director, Talent & Inclusion Reports to: Chief People Officer Location: This role will be remote in the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii but must be available to operate within continental US time zones FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: Full-time Union Status: Non-Union Salary Range: $110,000 -$140,000 Summary: The Director, Talent & Inclusion is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and strengthening the employee experience across key moments of the talent lifecycle at The Trevor Project. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this leader will oversee talent acquisition, learning & development, onboarding strategy, and culture & engagement initiatives while helping build a high-performing, inclusive, trust-centered People function. This role is both strategic and highly hands-on. The Director will partner closely with leaders across the organization and other members of the People team to develop and implement talent strategies, strengthen hiring and onboarding practices, elevate manager capability, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning across a fully-remote workforce comprised of union and non-union staff, and 24/7 shift workers. The Director will lead and mentor a small team while also rolling up their sleeves to build systems, improve processes, establish scalable practices, and strengthen the overall effectiveness and credibility of the People team. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leaders across Trevor, bringing a thoughtful, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to organizational partnership and employee experience design. The ideal candidate brings experience leading talent and culture functions within complex, mission-driven, and evolving environments and is energized by the opportunity to help stabilize, strengthen, and scale people practices during a period of organizational transformation. Roles and Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy - Lead and evolve Trevor’s talent acquisition strategy, processes, and practices to ensure an inclusive, high-touch, and mission-aligned candidate experience - Partner with hiring managers and organizational leaders to provide strategic guidance throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interview process design, and selection decisions - Strengthen and standardize recruiting operations, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, communication, and candidate experience - Develop inclusive hiring practices, resources, and training that support equitable and effective hiring decisions across the organization - Oversee recruiting analytics, reporting, and talent insights to inform organizational decision-making and identify opportunities for continuous improvement - Partner closely with hiring managers to strengthen interviewing capability and reinforce best practices in talent selection and onboarding - Ensure recruiting strategies effectively support hiring needs for position