Director of Learning and Talent

Southfield, Michigan, United Statesthyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc.


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Other
Remote work:No specification
Job field:Human Resources
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2025/03/18
Job number:JR102643
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https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en/job/Director-of-Learning-and-Talent-Southfield?id=JR102643

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Job Summary

The Director of Learning and Talent will own the development and implementation of a regional strategy focused on Learning and Talent processes and growth across the organization. This includes talent management processes such as performance management and succession, high potential identification and development, leadership development, and creation of learning opportunities to grow talent. May also focus on coaching, team development and other culture related activities. Will lead a team of talent management professionals to execute these objectives.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:
•    Create, with the HR and Business Leadership team, the development and implementation of the overall Talent and Development Strategy
•    Design and develop innovative and highly effective talent management programs and processes to improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of employees and leaders
•    Design and develop programming targeted towards executive level development and culture
•    Develop and foster a high performing team of Talent Management Professionals to deliver the company wide strategy, programs, processes, and tools that identify and develop the best talent.
•    Drive continuous improvement in Talent related tools and practices to enable HR programs to better support employees
•    Research, identify and incorporate external leading best practices, innovations and trends into design of talent management and organizational effectiveness solutions where appropriate. Recommend strategies to address gaps, using organization development tools to support employee engagement goals
•    Identify strategies and opportunities to leverage internally developed content versus externally purchased content for leadership growth and development 
•    Ensue all talent programming is accessible and available to all employees and is focused on creating a culture of belonging
•    Collaborate with leaders and HRBPs to identify talent needs within the various divisions across the organization
•    Change management agent within the organization to ensure processes are effectively implemented
•    Viewed as a trusted and valued business partner and frequently sought out as a subject matter expert for talent management. Maintains confidentiality and acts with integrity.
•    Leverages appropriate learning technology to enhance the employee experience. Able to utilize data and reports to identify opportunities to improve learning systems and offerings.
•    Ensures that learning and development activities drive organizational performance and demonstrate this with data
•    Successfully partner with team in Germany on global talent development processes
•    Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.


Minimum Requirements:
•    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Management or related field
•    10 years progressive experience in the Learning and Talent Space, including leadership of a team
•    Extensive thought leadership and experience in talent management or organizational development function
•    Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to address change management challenges and experience implementing organization wide programs.
•    Demonstrated experience to act as coach/trainer/mentor and leader in the business.
•    Successfully able to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization including the company’s executive team.
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with the business to help achieve operational goals and talent needs.
•    Established ability in developing and presenting the ROI for new tools or programming to senior leadership driving key stakeholder buy in.
•    Proven ability to think and act both strategically and tactically, strong communicator, highly organized and detail-oriented.
•    Computer savvy with ability to analyze data and make effective and persuasive recommendations and presentations.
 


Preferred Requirements:
•    Masters degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Organizational Management or related field
•    15 or more years relevant experience
•    Successfully implemented a Talent and Development Strategy at a company of similar complexities
•    Experience in a highly matrixed or global company
 

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs

  • 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
 

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.  


TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.


TK does not:


1.    Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
2.    Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
3.    Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
4.    Send checks to job seekers; or
5.    Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.

PLEASE NOTE: 


1.    TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
2.    TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
3.    Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
4.    TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.


TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK. 


If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.


We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.
 

Important to us

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

We value diversity

Diversity promotes appreciation of all the individual strengths and differences in the workforce; it is a driver and an expression of our corporate culture.

We feel companies that give equal support to all employees regardless age, disability, ethnicity, gender/gender identity or sexual orientation enjoy important competitive advantages and are more efficient. So we can harness diversity to the benefit of employees and the company. What's more, greater diversity leads to greater innovation in the company.

thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc. and the affiliated group companies and business units including Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico. Also including thyssenkrupp Materials Trading NA, LLC and thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC (Aerospace) are equal opportunity employers.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us directly.

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence”. thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America. With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value-added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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