Talent & Programs Director (PH)

About Pronghorn

Overview

At Pronghorn, we are building a movement. Rooted in culture, innovation, and equity, we exist to create real pathways to success across the Spirits industry and beyond.

Whether you're behind the scenes or at the forefront of the brand, working at Pronghorn means stepping into purpose. We believe in bold ideas, relentless execution, and creating space for people to show up fully as themselves — and win.

Pronghorn Partner Collaboration (HQ)

At Pronghorn, we leverage powerful partnerships to build pathways. We proudly collaborate with some of the biggest and most respected names in the Spirits industry to connect bold talent with bold brands.

Whether you’re supporting internal growth or contributing to a partner initiative, you’ll gain real-world exposure, strategic access, and unmatched insight into an industry that’s being reshaped in real time. Every role has the potential to intersect with our partner network — driving visibility, impact, and results that go far beyond the job description.

About the role

The Talent & Programs Director will lead the end-to-end talent engine for a portfolio of high-impact programs designed to introduce up to 1,800+ individuals into the spirits and adjacent industries.

This dual role combines:

• Talent Operations & Full-Cycle Recruiting
• High-Volume Program Leadership (concept → execution)
• Partnership Management & External Advocacy

You are both builder and operator: designing scalable programs, running talent pipelines, nurturing partners, and serving as a visible ambassador for the mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Strategy, Programs & Operations

• Lead the design, launch, and execution of high-volume talent programs from concept to completion.
• Own talent operations across multiple verticals, ensuring programs can support large candidate cohorts—whether roles are open today or coming tomorrow.
• Build and refine processes for sourcing, screening, matching, and tracking talent entering the pipeline.
• Align talent strategy with organizational goals and the broader mission of expanding representation in the industry.

2. Full-Cycle Recruiting with a Staffing Lens

• Oversee full-cycle recruiting (intake, sourcing, screening, selection, offer support) with a staffing mindset—partners are clients that must be courted, nurtured, and retained.
• Personally step in to source and recruit when needed, especially for priority roles or strategic partners.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines even when live roles are limited, ensuring a ready bench for future opportunities.
• Partner closely with hiring managers and external partners to understand requirements, timelines, and expectations.

3. Partnerships, Speaking & External Advocacy

• Serve as a public-facing ambassador for the talent programs—speaking, presenting, and representing the mission at events, panels, and partner meetings.
• Build and manage relationships with brands, distributors, schools, community partners, and industry organizations.
• Create and promote opportunities (events, info sessions, campaigns) that attract high-potential candidates into the pipeline.
• Collaborate with marketing/creative partners to tell the story of the talent programs and their impact.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership and strategic oversight for a small but high-impact team (recruiters, coordinators, program managers).
• Set clear goals, priorities, and KPIs for the team tied to recruiting, program output, and partner satisfaction.
• Coach and develop team members to execute consistently, manage volume, and continuously improve.
• Foster a cult