Regional Director Talent Partner North America

Sonova AG•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Talent Partner (Director) is a strategic role responsible for driving the design and execution of talent and organisational development initiatives across the region. Reporting solidly to VP HR US & Canada and with a dotted reporting line to the VP Talent & OD, this role ensures alignment of regional talent strategies with both business priorities and global Talent & OD frameworks. The Regional Talent Partner collaborates closely with business leaders, HR BPs, and Centres of Excellence (CoE) to build leadership capability, enhance organisational effectiveness, and support workforce planning tailored to the unique dynamics of the region. By acting as a trusted advisor and change agent, this role plays a critical role in embedding a culture of continuous development and high performance that accelerates business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organisational development, or HR business partnering, with significant exposure to regional leadership roles in matrixed, multi-country environments.
Demonstrated ability to understand and align talent and organisational development strategies with regional business priorities, particularly within sales-driven or commercial organisations.
Experience designing and delivering leadership development and capability-building programmes tailored to diverse regional contexts.
Proven track record supporting organisational design, change initiatives, and cultural transformation to enhance agility and performance.
Skilled in workforce planning, talent review processes, and leveraging talent analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across business leaders, HR teams, and global Centres of Excellence.
Understanding of regional market dynamics, talent trends, and cultural nuances of Americas and Canada
Comfortable using HRIS systems (SuccessFactors), talent management platforms, and data analytics tools to support talent strategies and reporting.
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Responsibilities

Develop and implement talent and organisational development strategies aligned with regional business priorities and global Talent & OD frameworks.
Collaborate with the Regional Business Lead and MDs to identify critical talent needs and capability gaps within the region.
Design and deliver leadership development programmes tailored to the regional context, fostering a pipeline of high-potential leaders.
Partner with CoEs to adapt and localise leadership and talent development initiatives.
Support organisational design and change initiatives within the region to enhance agility, performance, and employee engagement.
Act as a change agent, facilitating the adoption of new ways of working and cultural transformation aligned with Sonova’s values.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to conduct workforce planning and talent reviews, ensuring readiness to meet current and future business demands.
Provide insights and recommendations based on regional talent analytics and market trends.
Build strong partnerships with regional business leaders, HR teams, and global Talent & OD Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment and effective delivery of talent initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Business Lead and VP Talent & OD on talent and organisational development matters.
Lead the regional execution of key talent programmes, including succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
Monitor programme effectiveness and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and data.
Ensure compliance with global Talent & OD policies and governance standards within the region.
Provide regular updates and reports on regional talent and organisational development activities to senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform