Associate Director, Global Talent & Leadership Development - L&D - Manufacturing

A global leader in the manufacturing sector, delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across diverse industries such as healthcare, hygiene, consumer goods, and more. With a strong commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, the company is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities it serves globally.

Position Summary:
We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Associate Director, Talent & Leadership Development to lead the design and execution of global talent initiatives that drive leadership development, succession planning, and organizational capability building. This individual will collaborate with senior leaders to ensure robust talent pipelines and prepare the organization for future growth through effective development programs and strategic workforce planning. This role also includes oversight of global talent acquisition processes aligned with broader talent management goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and evolve succession planning frameworks across global teams, partnering with business leaders to identify and grow internal talent.
• Develop and implement leadership and high-potential development programs, aligning with business transformation goals.
• Create and deliver training programs and development content, working with subject matter experts (SMEs) and HRBPs across the business.
• Oversee global talent acquisition efforts in alignment with broader talent management strategies — focusing on strategic hiring needs and future skills.
• Implement and optimize HR systems, particularly Workday and ATS/Jobvite, ensuring talent development and acquisition processes are streamlined and data-driven.
• Contribute to workforce planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives, providing insights on future skills and talent gaps.
• Monitor and manage recruitment and development KPIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership on company branding and employer value proposition to attract top talent globally

Key Success Metrics:

• Effective administration of succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Development and rollout of impactful training content and learning paths.
• Achieving recruitment KPIs and successful strategic hiring within the first 6-12 months.
• Successful implementation and optimization of HR systems (Workday and Jobvite).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 10 years in talent acquisition and development, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• SHRM/SPHR certification preferred.
• Experience with Workday and Jobvite or similar HRIS/ATS systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on driving results and building relationships at all levels.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary ($130K-$145K), 20% annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic and evolving organization.

• Relocation assistance available.
  

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