Director, Talent Development

JOB SUMMARY (added Nov 2023)

The Director, Talent Development is responsible for providing strategic and operational HR leadership, direction, and expertise while overseeing the Talent Development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Management
• Lead, direct and coach members of the Talent Development team in their day-to-day functions
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports
• Oversee the Talent Development team

Company
• Build effective and positive working relationships with all leaders within the company to create a learning culture throughout the organization
• In partnership with divisional leadership, create and execute an effective associate engagement plan
• Assist senior leadership in development of plans for implementing work force organizational effectiveness
• Collaborate with department and key stakeholders to ensure consistent alignment with needs analysis, measurement, and delivery of learning experiences
• Work effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff
• Help associates and managers make the most of learning opportunities
• Help managers develop their team members through career pathing

Talent Development
• Create, implement, and execute a company-wide learning and development strategy
• Provide leadership and manager development programming, education and leadership coaching on professional growth and organizational strategy to ensure all leaders and potential leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
• Serve as an admin and point of contact for our LMS and other L&D solutions
• Maintain knowledge of latest trends in learning and development
• Assess the success of development plans through surveys, feedback, evaluations, and associate performance 
• Adept at associate communications; can build a community of leaders and learners

KNOWLEDGE & REQUIREMENT

• Strong facilitation & presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principals
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate training plans, curriculum, and methodology
• Ability to comfortably interact with all levels of associates, including frontline team members through executive leadership
• Excellent time management skills (prioritizing and follow-up)
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining momentum, and managing project due dates
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen
• Ability to lead a diverse team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
•  Travel Requirements: Domestic and/or International, up to 10%

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum years of work experience: 8 years
  • At least six years’ experience in the delivery of learning and development programs
  • Professional certification (e.g. CPLP, CPTM) is a plus
  • At least four years of management experience
• Minimum level of education or education/experience: Bachelors Degree
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Master’s degree in relevant field is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting in stationary position at a desk
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional reaching by extending hands and arms in any direction
• Occasional lifting, pulling, or pushing

What’s In It For You?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Voluntary Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• Fertility & Family Planning Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Flex PTO for Exempt Associates & up to 15 PTO days in first year of employment for non-exempt associates
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Corporate Wellness Program
• 401k Employer Match & Roth Option Available – immediate eligibility