Senior Director, Learning and Development

 

Logistics at full potential. 

 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

 

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Director to join our team leading Americas and Asia Pacific Talent and Learning. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing a talent management function from the ground up and shaping the future of our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources and deep experience in talent development, as well as a proven track record of building relationships with business leaders and employees. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Talent and Learning, this is a highly visible role with enterprise touch.

 

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead and manage a team of three Talent Management Business Partners
• Develop and implement an annual talent management strategy aligned with workforce planning
• Contribute to strategic workforce planning and identify new capabilities needed
• Analyze business needs and create the annual learning plan
• Coordinate GXO University college programs and promote their utilization
• Negotiate priorities and outcomes with business and HR leaders
• Coach leaders and facilitate team building sessions with management teams
• Monitor and report progress on GXO University programs to executives and HR
• Measure and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of talent management initiatives
• Manage the talent pipeline, Individual Development Plans, and functional training

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in talent development, including at least 7 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of building and scaling talent management functions in fast-paced, high-growth organizations
• Deep knowledge of talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, and succession planning strategies and best practices
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and align talent strategies with organizational goals
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate