Director Talent Development

Illuminate USA•Pataskala, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Illuminate USA is seeking a Director of Talent Development to strategically design and operationally implement enterprise learning strategies, organizational capability initiatives, and leadership development programs. The role partners with leaders, subject matter experts, and HR partners to identify workforce needs and develop a future-proof talent strategy. It leads professionals who conduct organizational assessments and build talent development systems and solutions, including learning experiences, leadership development, and culture and engagement initiatives. Success means stronger leaders and teams, more reliable business performance, and an organization that can embrace change with resilience. The Director leads Learning and Development and Organizational Development teams and oversees talent strategy, leadership development, engagement, performance and succession planning, onboarding and early-career programs, operational planning, and analytics. The role is based at Illuminate USA’s solar panel manufacturing operation in Pataskala, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 10 years of related experience.
At least 5 years of increasing supervisory experience.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive presence, with the ability to convey a message and influence stakeholders.
Familiarity with emerging trends and the ability to apply foresight to innovative technologies for talent management and organizational development.
Ability to use learning analytics, partner feedback, Kirkpatrick data, and workforce data to improve programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Project management experience.
Change management certification.
Coaching certification and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct, analyze, and maintain learning needs assessments to inform new programs.
Design, implement, and manage training programs that build associate skills and align workforce performance with business objectives.
Direct associate development and training across classroom, virtual, and on-demand e-learning formats.
Coordinate with Internal Communications and Engagement to promote training and development opportunities.
Build and deliver a leadership development model that supports the leadership competency model and aligns cultural norms with core values.
Analyze associate engagement feedback and incorporate it into action plans.
Partner across People & Culture to develop the annual Talent Development cycle.
Improve organizational development systems, processes, tools, and training information to support adoption and application.
Develop advancement pathways for high-potential associates, including stretch assignments, cross-functional experiences, and leadership training.
Develop and implement a succession system to safeguard against risk and support long-term success.
Develop and deliver an internship program to attract and develop early-career talent.
Partner with Talent Acquisition to provide a seamless candidate-to-associate experience upon hire.
Build apprenticeship and mentorship programs aligned with organizational needs.
Partner with external organizations and educational institutions to apply best practices and attract future associates and leaders.
Lead the Learning and Development and Organizational Development teams, conduct annual performance evaluations, and build team relationships.
Support the annual department budget proposal with learning proposals and related projects and initiatives, and manage operational costs.
Develop and monitor KPIs to measure learning impact, training ROI, and associate engagement.
Provide leadership with data-driven reports and recommendations on talent outcomes, workforce trends, and organizational effectiveness.