Director, Global Talent Development

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.‑based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – with 44,000 employees and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to building a learning organization and developing outstanding leaders, we are seeking a Director, Global Talent Development. This leader, reporting to the VP, Org & Talent Center of Expertise (COE), will lead the Learning and Leadership Development practice area in the global Org & Talent COE, as well as the Dunrovin Executive Conference Center. Strategic decisions impacting the company are evaluated and formulated at the Dunrovin Conference Center.

This executive retreat combines 175 acres of natural beauty with a 5‑star culinary experience that requires a leader to be in tune with the needs of the business and to manage the use of the facility in which requests far outpace availability. In alignment with the organization’s enterprise agenda and the broader Org & Talent COE roadmap, he/she will drive the global talent development strategy for Whirlpool Corporation, lead a team of five direct reports (total team size of 19), and partner with key regional leaders to design and deliver comprehensive solutions for leadership and executive development and high‑potential leader acceleration.

He/She will also be accountable for creating and socializing organizational frameworks in the areas of employee onboarding, skills and capability building, executive coaching, team effectiveness, career and development planning, and learning technology. He/She will additionally oversee the discreet yet critical functionality of executive planning centers, including scheduling meetings/events for Whirlpool leadership teams, coordinating onsite activities, food and drinks, menu selection, and real‑estate facilities and equipment management.

This role requires an exceptionally strong leader who can create a step‑function change in learning and development outcomes, culture, and performance.

• Drive an enterprise approach to the practice area through global design and development of processes, tools, and deployment approaches
• Continue building the practice area to be more data‑driven and technology‑enabled
• Work collaboratively with other practice areas (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Org Effectiveness & Change Management, Inclusion & Diversity) to ensure seamless integration of solutions and a positive employee experience
• Guide the evolution of executive development and high‑potential leader initiatives through experiential and discovery‑based approaches
• Drive continuous improvement of professional development and leadership development practices
• Build strategy and frameworks to identify and close enterprise capability gaps in alignment with Whirlpool business strategy and strategic imperatives
• Continue evolving the learning mindset at Whirlpool to an “always on” approach and leverage learning experiences enabled by technology
• Identify, develop, and implement measurement methods to assess the success and impact of learning and development
• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the organization
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to build capability and bring out the best in team members

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required
• 10+ years of experience, with at least 5‑7 years in Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, or a related discipline
• 3‑5 years leading teams and/or projects in Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, or a…