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 & 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Guide workplace inclusion strategies that support a culture where all employees can contribute, grow, and succeed through oversight of our Thriving Together framework and Company ERGs
• Ensure talent processes, development programs, and succession decisions incorporate inclusive and equitable practices
• Champion initiatives that foster employee engagement, belonging, and leadership accountability
• Leverage workforce and talent data to measure progress and identify opportunities for improvement

• Lead executive search and recruiting…