Lead Talent Development Specialist

• Analyzes strategic needs of the company's development, required skills of its employees and teams Organizational Changes. Supports and manages Culture Development as well as Diversity Management
• Plans the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Conducts Talent Management Conferences / Talent Review Meetings
• Plans the implementation of initiatives and strategies, budget spending, human resources management including cost and overtime, to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Drives growth culture trough Talent Development and Organizational Development processes.
• Challenges and consults the organization regarding Performance and Talent Management, including conducting Talent Management Conferences and development actions.
• Identifies training and development needs within organization through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers
• Develops, implements and steers target group - oriented development initiatives and Competency Management in line with Corporate standards, based on the needs of the organization and the individual
• Steers actions in training department to comply with Quality of training and efficiency of internal processes to support business needs.
• Steers On boarding and training Strategy
• Defines actions to support Diversity Management in the location
• Defines with managers initiatives to ensure growth culture and career development is stablished through TMOD process
• Actively steers and manages Career / Succession Planning and Retention initiatives
• Consults management, HR BPs and employees on all TMOD related matters. Establishes and maintains relationships with department leadership teams to support development planning and succession planning at this level
• Ensures a standardized training program is established, implemented and updated
• Develops the connection with other organizations and education institutes to partner on development and training initiatives.
• Approves performance indicators and assign projects to Trainers to guarantee competency of hourly and non-exempt employees to support business operation and guarantee ISO certification and Original Equipment  customer requirements.
• Keeps a close communication with department managers to define training direction that support the organization, including translating into specific department actions.
• Consults the organization in all related HR IT Systems: HR IT Operations & User Support (e.g. mySuccess); HR Process Management; Conti Idea Management
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various HR related procedures, policies, laws, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provides coaching to managers ensuring timely and effective execution of all local operational HR related processes and policies.
• Advises area managers on applying progressive discipline actions  and employee relations investigations.
• Develops strategies and processes to ensure all HR goals and objectives are communicated, executed, and achieved
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 7+ years relevant experience preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking a Lead Talent Development Specialist to join our  team. 
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