VP, Talent, Learning Culture

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

HR

The Vice President of Talent Management is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing a world‑class talent strategy across Latin America, the United States, Canada, and EMEA. This role drives talent management, talent acquisition, leadership development, inclusion and culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The VP ensures alignment with the company's overarching business objectives, builds a high‑performing workforce, and fostering a thriving, value‑driven culture across all regions

• Talent Management & Leadership Development

  • Develop and implement innovative talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent across diverse markets.

  • Drive leadership development initiatives, equipping leaders with the skills and tools to effectively manage and inspire their teams.

  • Oversee succession planning and career pathing programs to enhance workforce agility and long‑term organizational growth.

  • Provide direction for learning, development team, and leadership initiatives developed by Talent Management, other departments, and outside vendors, and collaborate on the assessment of training needs and evaluation of program effectiveness.

  • Work collaboratively with all levels to develop, support, and promote a unique culture that reflects enterprise values and enables both individual and organizational success.

  • Solicit, access, report, and apply measures and metrics as needed to demonstrate the value of talent management initiatives, support continuous improvement, and inform business decisions.

  • Provide leadership and management oversight to direct reports, and serve as a model and resource for new and seasoned managers within the organization.

  • Develop and manage a departmental budget, evaluating products, programs, and other expenses as needed.

  • Provide multicultural enhancements to all Talent Management practices and processes

• Lead the development of a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy that ensures a strong, diverse, and future‑ready talent pipeline.

• Oversee employer branding, sourcing strategies, and recruitment operations to ensure a consistent, high‑quality candidate experience.

• Partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs and align recruitment efforts with workforce planning and organizational priorities.

• Integrate assessments and selection tools to ensure fair, predictive, and data‑driven hiring decisions.

• Evaluate and optimize recruitment technologies, vendor partnerships, and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Ensure compliance with global and regional hiring regulations and best practices.

• Inclusion, Culture & Employee Engagement

  • Champion an inclusive workplace culture that drives engagement and employee well‑being.

  • Lead initiatives that enhance workplace culture, employee experience, and organizational values, ensuring consistency across all regions.

  • Develop programs that strengthen employee engagement, motivation, and a strong sense of belonging within the organization.

• Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Partner with senior…