Director, Learning & Development and Talent ManagementAs a full-time Director, Learning & Development and Talent Management in the People and Culture Department at Aalberts, you will design, build, and execute the company's end-to-end talent lifecycle-from new hire onboarding through leadership development, performance management, and succession planning. This role will establish scalable learning strategies and lead an integrated talent management framework that drives engagement, performance, and long-term organizational capability. The Director, Learning & Development and Talent Management will partner closely with senior leaders and business leaders to ensure talent strategies align with business priorities and enable the organization to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce.
your challenge- Design and implement an enterprise learning and talent strategy aligned with business goals.
- Build and continuously improve onboarding programs to accelerate time-to-productivity for new hires.
- Develop role-based learning pathways and personal development frameworks that support technical, professional, and leadership growth.
- Evaluate and deploy learning technologies, content providers, and delivery methods, and measure effectiveness through defined KPIs.
- Lead the annual talent management cycle, including goal setting, performance coaching, evaluations, and calibration.
- Establish tools, templates, and manager capability programs that strengthen performance conversations, accountability, feedback, and coaching.
- Lead succession planning and 9-box talent reviews to identify high-potential talent and build targeted development and retention strategies.
- Build bench strength and internal talent pipelines aligned with future business needs.
- Create and deliver leadership development programs, identify capability gaps, and coach senior leaders on talent and organizational effectiveness.
- Support organizational change through targeted learning and communication strategies.
- Establish and track talent and learning metrics to inform strategy and drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance across talent processes.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by manager.
requirements- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MHR, or related) preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant expertise in learning & development and talent management.
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading end-to-end talent management processes (goal setting, performance management, calibration, succession planning, 9-box reviews).
- Proven ability to build scalable learning strategies and leadership development programs.
- Experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing at senior levels.
- Strong analytical capability with experience leveraging HR data to drive decisions.
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environment preferred.
key performance indicators- Improved employee engagement and retention.
- Strong adoption and improved quality of performance management processes.
- Increased internal mobility and leadership pipeline strength.
- Measurable improvements in leadership capability.
- Scalable, consistent talent and learning frameworks across the organization.
work environment- This role is primarily based in office areas but may involve occasional visits to production and warehouse areas. Plant visits require adherence to safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, a safety vest, and steel-toed shoes when on the shop floor or near loading docks.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer work, data entry, and handling documents.
- Must be able to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds, such as files, boxes, or company branded items or equipment.
- Visual acuity to review detailed reports, production schedules, HR data, personnel data on screens and in print.
- Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues.
- Exposure occasionally to a manufacturing environment that may include noise, temperature variations and moving equipment.
travel requirementsRegular travel to Aalberts locations for up to 20% of the time.
compensation and benefitsCompensation for this salaried role will be determined based on experience and demonstrated alignment of skills through the interview process. The role includes a bonus component, 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and a competitive benefits package.
Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.
