Director, Learning and Development

About CLEAR

CLEAR is creating the next generation of secure identity solutions. Its mission is to make everyday experiences safer and more seamless, both in person and online. With a member base of more than 38 million and a broad partner ecosystem across the globe, CLEAR is reshaping how people move through airports, stadiums, and daily life.

Role overview

This position is responsible for shaping and expanding CLEAR’s talent management and learning strategy so the organization can continue building strong leadership and a high-performance culture. The role partners with senior leaders to create programs that support employee growth, strengthen managerial capability, and deliver measurable business results.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for CLEAR’s talent management and succession planning approach to deepen leadership pipelines and build organizational capability.
• Create and grow talent development programs covering onboarding, manager development, leadership training, and high-potential employee initiatives.
• Work with People Partners and business leaders to run talent reviews, build development plans, and establish succession plans for business-critical positions.
• Use data, trends, and program insights to assess effectiveness, identify opportunities, and improve return on investment across talent initiatives.
• Design and implement inclusive, fair talent practices that increase opportunity and strengthen internal career mobility across the company.

How success will be measured

• Quality of the internal talent pipeline and succession readiness for important roles.
• Participation in and business impact of development programs, including engagement, retention, and promotion outcomes.
• Observable gains in manager capability and team performance.
• Clear ROI and program performance against defined KPIs and analytics.

What you bring

• Experience creating and scaling leadership development and talent management strategies in fast-growing organizations.
• Ability to turn data into practical insights that influence talent decisions and business performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Track record of leading teams while remaining hands-on with execution.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment.

Compensation and rewards

The base pay for this position is expected to fall between $145,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commission, and restricted stock units.

Benefits and workplace perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Family-building support, including fertility and adoption/surrogacy benefits.
• Flexible time off.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Free OneMedical memberships for employees and dependents.
• CLEAR Plus membership.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Bright, open-concept offices with conference rooms and casual co-working areas.
• Daily catered lunch and fully stocked kitchens.
• Learning and development support through stipends and reimbursement programs.

Equal opportunity, accommodation, and hiring security

CLEAR is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. The company provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs. If you need support to apply or perform the job, accommodations may include time off, extra breaks, changes to application or work procedures, policy exceptions, alternative document formats, live captioning, sign language interpretation, or specialized equipment.

CLEAR also states that its hiring process is transparent and secure. Any legitimate communication about this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee using official CLEAR channels, such as a valid @clearme.com email address or a verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile. Candidates are encouraged to stay alert for scams and report suspicious activity.