Director of HR Talent Strategy Supports the
CHRO and senior leadership team with building a high-performing, collaborative
and future-ready organization. This role
will focus on the Company's overall workforce is optimized to meet business
goals. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Job Summary
- Responsible for assessing organizational talent, identifying capability gaps, recommending development and succession strategies, and advising on organizational structure, design, and workforce optimization - including development, redeployment, or pruning where necessary
- Manages, develops, reviews, and delivers HR and talent metrics (e.g., turnover, hiring, bench strength, engagement, performance distribution, HR operational metrics) - identifies trends and areas for intervention
- Establishes success metrics for organizational effectiveness initiatives
- Work closely with both P&L leaders and CFO along with functional leadership to make recommendations/suggestions regarding talent, role alignment, and bring urgency for change to ensure optimal organizational performance
- Assist CHRO with the executive succession presentation including specific recommendations for each person listed
- Must be able to move fast on strategic decisions and speak candidly to senior management
- Identify high-potential employees, successors, and development needs
- Facilitate change management initiatives that drive cultural alignment and improved organizational agility
- Work closely with HR Shared Services, HR Operations, and HR Organizational Development leaders to ensure talent strategy aligns with overall HR strategy and business priorities
- Take some travel demands off CHRO, with ability to travel to Guaymas (MX), mid-west, and east coast locations
- Must be flexible and available for travel, 25-30%
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 15+ years of HR leadership experience with deep expertise in talent management, data analytics, and organizational development
- Proven track record of driving organizational change and capability building
- Proven experience and success in workforce optimization
- Change management experience
- SPHR preferred
Base Compensation: USD 165,000.00 - 185,000.00 Paid Salaried Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled 600 Anton Blvd, Suite 1100
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
United States |
Ducommun, Inc.
Dec 27, 2025