Manager of Culture & Growth

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

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About The Position

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Culture & Growth to connect employee experience, professional development, and operational performance across its manufacturing operation. The role leads initiatives in organizational culture, employee engagement, workforce communications, learning and development, new hire orientation, and technical training. It also strengthens industry-academia partnerships and establishes a technician development program that creates pathways from education into manufacturing careers. The Manager leads three professionals and works closely with Human Resources, Operations, company leadership, employees, and external education partners. The position is responsible for building a workplace where employees feel informed, valued, and empowered to grow, while developing workforce capabilities that support the organization's operational performance and sustainable growth. Success is measured through engagement and retention, onboarding effectiveness, technical competency, employee and leadership development, and sustainable technician talent pipelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Five or more years of progressive experience in human resources, learning and development, organizational development, technical training, or a related discipline.
Experience leading teams, managing cross-functional initiatives, and developing programs that improve employee engagement or workforce capabilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to create clear, engaging messages for diverse employee audiences.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with operational leaders, employees, and external partners.
Strategic and practical mindset, with strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or another environment supporting operations.
Experience developing technical training programs, competency frameworks, or career pathways.
Experience partnering with educational institutions, technical schools, or community colleges to develop talent pipelines.
Experience leading employee communications, all-hands meetings, newsletters, or engagement initiatives.
Familiarity with learning management systems, employee engagement tools, and workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, inclusion, and connection to organizational values.
Lead workforce communications, including all-hands meetings, employee newsletters, and other communication channels.
Partner with leaders to share business updates, celebrate achievements, communicate priorities, and reinforce a shared sense of purpose.
Use employee feedback and engagement data to identify opportunities and improve the employee experience.
Lead learning and development initiatives that support employee growth, leadership effectiveness, and organizational capability.
Oversee new hire orientation and onboarding to provide a consistent introduction to the company's culture, expectations, and opportunities.
Identify workforce development needs with leaders and build learning pathways supporting career progression, internal mobility, and retention.
Evaluate and continuously improve learning programs and experiences.
Provide strategic oversight of technical training and competency development across the manufacturing operation.
Partner with Operations and subject matter experts to strengthen technical skills, training standards, qualification processes, and cross-training opportunities.
Oversee development and implementation of a technician development program with educational institutions, technical schools, community colleges, and other relevant partners.
Monitor participant progression, competency attainment, talent pipeline effectiveness, and workforce readiness.
Lead, coach, and develop three direct reports: one Technical Trainer and two HR professionals focused on culture, engagement, and learning and development.
Build partnerships across HR, Operations, company leadership, and external stakeholders to align people initiatives with business objectives.
Establish priorities and measurable goals with leadership while fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Evaluate program outcomes using engagement, retention, training, and workforce development metrics to demonstrate impact and guide improvements.