Director, Talent Management & Development

Who We Are

At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level; whether it's cash, check, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 27,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $8 billion annually.

By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. Its how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.

Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K–12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. Were headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America.

If you youre excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.

About

The Role

The Director of Performance & Talent Management builds the talent systems, cultural foundations, and leadership capabilities that strengthen engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness across KEV.

The Director is responsible for leading performance management, while also overseeing employee relations and legal employment matters. This role directly manages a team of two HR Business Partners and a Senior Manager, Learning & Development, ensuring strong coaching, operational alignment, and high-impact delivery across the business.

This role will play a pivotal role in integrating performance management, leadership development, culture-building, and employee relations into one cohesive strategy that supports a high-performing, values-driven organization.

How Youll Contribute

Performance Management

Lead KEV's performance framework with clear goals, meaningful feedback, and fair evaluations

Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and values-driven behavior

Talent Management & Succession

Build succession and talent review programs that strengthen internal pipelines.

Facilitate meaningful talent discussions across the organization.

Development, Growth & Manager Enablement

Equip managers with tools for effective coaching, feedback, and development.

Create clear career pathways and feedback loops that support employee growth

Provide data insights to help managers address engagement and retention risks.

Embed accountability for culture, values, and employee experience into manager objectives

Employee Relations

Oversee employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolution

Partner with Legal on employment-related issues, investigations, documentation, and risk mitigation

Strengthen manager capability in handling performance, conduct, and workplace issues through training and guidance

Team Leadership & Governance

Directly lead and coach a team of two HR Business Partners and a Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Ensure operational rigor, cross-functional alignment, and high-quality delivery across all talent programs

Use data to assess program impact and guide people-strategy decisions

Provide insights on talent trends and organizational capability

Ensure KEV stays current on modern, scalable talent practices

Who You Are

8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years' managing teams

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred

Experience with HR technology platforms (Rippling strongly preferred)

Deep expertise in performance and talent management

Proven success designing and scaling programs that strengthen culture, engagement, collaboration, and talent development

Strong facilitation and influence skills with executive leaders, supporting positive organizational culture and cross-functional alignment

Data-driven decision makers use insights to shape employee experience, retention strategies, and KEV's employer brand

Committed to building a value-driven culture where employees feel valued,…