Director, Talent & Executive Development

Your Opportunity at the Director, Talent & Executive Development Lead a team that executes enterprise programs and strategies across talent development, including succession planning, leadership development, learning and development, performance management, executive recruiting and development, and workplace inclusion. This role partners closely with senior leadership, business stakeholders and the HR organization – including most regularly Organization Business Partners (OBPs) – to ensure our Company develops, engages, and retains exceptional talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with business priorities.  Develop and execute an enterprise-wide talent strategy (including methodology, tools, etc.) and taking the lead on Officer-level hiring and development (in partnership with third-party executive search and development firms). Serve as a key advisor to leadership, in close partnership with our OBPs, driving Company-wide talent initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, accelerate organizational performance, and ensure a robust pipeline of future talent across the organization. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: 35% in office expectation In this role you will: Enterprise Talent Strategy Develop and execute enterprise talent strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce priorities; translate strategy into practical action plans and supporting materials, in close collaboration with partners across HR and the business Partner with senior leaders and Organization Business Partners to strengthen leadership capability, succession readiness, and deepen our talent bench across all functions Lead the design and implementation of enterprise talent programs and the supporting methodology and tools that strengthen organizational effectiveness and leadership capability; this includes regular talent reviews, the identification of high growth talent and corresponding development plans, succession planning, functional talent rotation programs, etc. In partnership with OBPs, drive consistent talent practices across the enterprise while balancing business-specific needs. Monitor external trends and implement innovative talent solutions; balance short-term objectives with long-term needs Leadership Development Design and oversee enterprise leadership development strategies for leaders at all levels of the organization In collaboration with OBPs, engage with senior leaders to identify critical capability gaps and implement targeted development solutions; serve as a “bold thinker” and thought partner to the business and HR Oversee executive coaching, mentoring, and leadership effectiveness initiatives Measure leadership development outcomes and continuously improve program effectiveness Succession Planning & Talent Management Develop enterprise succession planning strategies and processes that Organization Business Partners will leverage to ensure employee readiness for key leadership and critical business roles Develop talent assessment tools and processes that Organization Business Partners can use to facilitate talent review discussions with leadership teams Develop methodologies for assessing potential, performance, readiness, and leadership capability Ensure talent and succession practices support long-term business continuity and organizational growth Learning & Development Establish the strategic direction for enterprise learning, development, and capability-building programs Oversee leadership, professional, functional, and enterprise learning initiatives across the organization In collaboration with Organization Business Partners, engage business leaders to identify workforce capability requirements and development priorities Drive adoption of modern learning strategies, technologies, and digital learning solutions Evaluate learning effectiveness through business outcomes, employee feedback, and workforce capability metrics Workplace Inclusion Guide workplace inclusion