Director, Talent and Organizational Development

Minerals Technologies•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Director, Talent and Organizational Development provides enterprise leadership for Minerals Technologies Inc.’s global talent development strategy and the systems, programs, and governance that support workforce capability. The role translates business strategy and workforce needs into an integrated, multi-year talent development roadmap covering strategic talent planning, leadership and employee development, mentoring, succession and development planning, compliance training, onboarding, learning technology, and measurement. The Director serves as a senior advisor to HR and business leaders, leads cross-functional and global initiatives, and oversees the primary responsibilities assigned to the Manager, Learning and Development. The position establishes enterprise talent development strategy, governance, annual priorities, and success measures; oversees leadership development, mentoring and sponsorship, talent management programs, and global learning; and maintains executive ownership of MTI Academy and the Docebo learning management system. It also leads compliance training governance, program design and content quality, onboarding and employee development, analytics and impact measurement, and change leadership. The role manages budgets, vendors, resources, and functional teams, and supports operational excellence and special projects. The position is typically performed in a controlled office or approved remote environment. It requires regular use of computers, collaboration platforms, telephones, and standard office equipment, as well as effective communication with stakeholders across time zones. The schedule is generally during normal business hours, with flexibility potentially required for global meetings, deadlines, travel, implementations, and other business needs. New hires must complete assigned onboarding, job-specific, safety, information security, compliance, and other training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning, Education, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
8–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in talent development, learning and development, organizational development, talent management, or a related Human Resources discipline.
Experience leading enterprise or global initiatives and influencing senior leaders.
Demonstrated proficiency with learning management systems and digital learning tools.
Strong knowledge of adult learning, instructional design, leadership development, mentoring, succession planning, talent reviews, 360-degree feedback, program evaluation, change management, and learning analytics.
Executive-level written, verbal, facilitation, consultation, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate business strategy into practical talent solutions and influence across functions, regions, and levels.
Strong strategic thinking, project and portfolio management, financial stewardship, data analysis, vendor management, and decision-making skills.
High integrity and discretion, sound judgment, self-direction, organizational agility, cultural awareness, adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience in a global, matrixed, industrial, manufacturing, or similarly complex organization.
Responsibility for compliance training governance.
Direct or indirect leadership of teams, facilitators, vendors, or cross-functional project resources.
Experience with Docebo, PeopleSoft, Microsoft 365, reporting tools, and multilingual learning administration.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a multi-year global talent development strategy aligned with business priorities, workforce plans, culture, and operational requirements; establish objectives, governance, roadmaps, and success measures.
Partner with HR and business leaders to assess current and future capability needs, identify critical skill and leadership gaps, and prioritize talent initiatives.
Integrate development strategies with succession planning, organizational assessment, internal mobility, and workforce planning.
Design and oversee leadership development for new managers, experienced people leaders, high-potential talent, and senior leaders.
Create, launch, and improve structured mentoring, peer learning, coaching, and sponsorship programs.
Provide strategic oversight for individual development plans, succession planning, talent reviews, potential assessments, 360-degree feedback, and related development actions.
Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of global learning through instructor-led, virtual, digital, experiential, and blended methods; establish curricula, learning pathways, standards, and an annual learning calendar.
Lead enterprise compliance training strategy and governance, including identifying required training, assignment protocols, completion monitoring, escalation, documentation, and reporting.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, EHS, Information Technology, HR, and regional stakeholders on country, state, provincial, and local training requirements.
Maintain executive ownership of MTI Academy and Docebo, overseeing platform governance, learner data, multilingual content, course administration, vendors, integrations, user support, and system enhancements.
Establish standards for instructional design, accessibility, localization, facilitation, communications, and content lifecycle management; sponsor scalable programs and maintain relevant, accurate materials.
Oversee learning and development components of onboarding and early-career integration, using employee feedback and outcome data to strengthen role readiness and longer-term development.
Create an enterprise measurement framework covering participation, completion, proficiency, behavior change, talent movement, business impact, and stakeholder feedback; evaluate programs and report findings and recommendations.
Advise executive leaders, HR leaders, business units, regional teams, and subject matter experts; lead communications, adoption planning, facilitator enablement, and post-program reinforcement.
Develop and manage the talent development budget, allocate resources, and lead vendor selection, contracting support, performance management, and partnership optimization.
Direct, coach, prioritize, and oversee the performance of learning and development employees, contractors, facilitators, and project teams; oversee the Manager, Learning and Development’s primary duties and recurring operations.
Apply MTI continuous improvement methods, including 5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, FMEA, Daily Management Control, Standard Work, and structured problem solving.
Support Operational Excellence training catalogs, translations, and coordinated delivery across business and regional units.
Lead enterprise talent, organizational development, and learning projects as assigned and perform other duties consistent with the position’s scope and level.