Director of Talent Strategy

EG Professional • Dayton, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our leadership team as the Director of People and Strategy—a pivotal role where you'll shape the future of our organization through strategic people initiatives and talent development. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building a world-class workforce that drives sustainable growth and organizational excellence. As a key member of our executive leadership, you'll partner with senior leaders to develop and execute comprehensive people strategies that strengthen our culture, attract top talent, and build the leadership bench we need to thrive. You'll be a trusted advisor who understands how people decisions directly influence business outcomes and organizational success. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on HR leader who thrives in collaborative, growth-oriented environments. You'll balance big-picture thinking with the ability to roll up your sleeves and drive real change. Success requires strong relationships, sound judgment, accountability, and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic business landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Progressive HR, talent management, organizational development, or people leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic HR and talent initiatives that support business growth
• Experience with compensation, benefits, vendor management, and contract negotiations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee needs with financial and operational priorities
• Experience developing leaders, succession plans, training programs, and employee retention strategies
• Strong communication, negotiation, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence across all levels of an organization without relying solely on formal authority
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic organization and partnering closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
• SHRM certification or similar HR credential
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS) and workforce analytics tools
• Background in organizational change management

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent and HR strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives and future growth trajectory
• Partner closely with executive leadership to identify organizational needs, workforce priorities, and opportunities for meaningful improvement
• Translate business goals into practical people strategies that strengthen performance and position the organization for continued expansion
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and critical workforce decisions
• Develop long-term workforce plans to ensure the organization has the right people, skills, and leadership capabilities to support future growth
• Identify critical roles and develop succession plans and internal talent pipelines that build organizational resilience
• Create meaningful career pathways that provide employees with opportunities to develop and grow within the organization
• Establish consistent processes for identifying, developing, and retaining high-potential employees
• Provide strategic oversight of compensation and employee benefit programs, ensuring they remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives
• Lead or support the negotiation of benefit plans, vendor contracts, service agreements, and other HR-related partnerships
• Evaluate vendors and programs based on cost, quality, employee value, and overall return to the business
• Build strong external partnerships while negotiating effectively on behalf of the organization
• Develop strategies that increase employee engagement, strengthen retention, and create an environment where employees want to build long-term careers
• Use employee feedback, stay interviews, exit conversations, and workforce data to identify trends and implement meaningful improvements
• Partner with leadership to strengthen communication, recognition, accountability, and employee development initiatives
• Build leadership development programs that strengthen current leaders and prepare the organization's next generation of supervisors and managers
• Coach leaders on communication, accountability, performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development
• Develop programs that successfully transition high-performing employees into leadership roles
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth throughout the organization
• Develop a best-in-class training and onboarding strategy across the organization
• Establish structured 30-, 60-, and 90-day onboarding and development expectations
• Implement skills matrices, competency assessments, certifications, and training programs to ensure employees are qualified and confident in their roles
• Partner with operational leaders to capture institutional knowledge through SOPs, standard work, and work instructions
• Establish meaningful HR and talent metrics, including retention, engagement, training effectiveness, leadership development, and workforce readiness
• Provide executive leadership with clear reporting and recommendations based on workforce trends and data
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, systems, and organizational effectiveness

Benefits

• As the Director of People and Strategy, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape organizational culture and drive business success through strategic people initiatives. You'll work alongside visionary leaders, influence company direction, and build a high-performing workforce positioned for sustainable growth. This is a role for someone who believes that great people strategies create great organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director