Executive Director Talent Management

4 months ago


Duluth, United States Cirrus Design Corporation Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT THE JOB The Executive Director of Talent Management is responsible for steering strategic initiatives and providing leadership to develop a comprehensive Talent Management framework. This encompasses Performance Management, Employee Experience/Engagement, Talent Measures & Assessments, Learning & Development, and Succession Planning, all in alignment with our organizational objectives and values. Report directly to the senior vice president and head of people and HR as a pivotal Cirrus HR leadership team member. This role oversees both direct and matrixed teams of talent management and L&D professionals. Located in beautiful Duluth, Minnesota, the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the world's largest freshwater lake offers many outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known for its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing, and skiing. As a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers. Collaborating closely with the HR Business Services team (HR Business Partners), the Executive Director ensures cohesive leadership to support a meaningful employee journey while upholding Cirrus Aircraft’s Values and Service Essentials, enhancing effectiveness across our Talent Management initiatives. This leadership role positions organizational learning and culture as critical business differentiators for Cirrus, actively shaping and refining our Talent and L&D programs and practices. Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and change management is paramount, as well as fostering an environment where employees can thrive, enhance their skills, and develop professionally while feeling valued and supported. Lead the management of Cirrus Performance, Employee Experience/Engagement, Talent Assessment, Learning & Development, and Succession Planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
  • Development and Succession Planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.
  • Define and develop the tools used by HRBPs to guide and support managers and employees through the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate seamless integration of new hires into Cirrus culture and ensure their success.
  • Drive the creation and delivery of innovative learning and development initiatives to enhance employee skills, leadership abilities, and engagement levels.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide learning strategies, including leadership development, while ensuring alignment with competencies and experiential learning.
  • Define the Cirrus Talent Review (CTR) process to identify organizational needs for learning and development, career growth, and succession planning.
  • Collaborate effectively with HR Business Services to provide valuable insights on talent perspectives regarding organizational design and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with leaders and HR to proactively identify long-term capability requirements and address learning needs. Implement assessments and measures to enhance understanding of employee engagement and drive strategic learning opportunities.
  • Partner with the SVP HR to design and execute succession planning initiatives to nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles, partnering with business leaders and HR. Provide leadership coaching and support to executives and top talent, acting as a trusted advisor in solving organizational challenges.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to support talent management initiatives.
  • Recommend and analyze talent metrics to track progress, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. Stay informed of industry trends to bring innovative solutions to talent management practices.
  • Develop standard KPIs and reporting mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of Talent Management programs and manage budget spend and variance reporting.
  • Provide technical guidance for learning deployment and optimize the learning management system (LMS) for efficient performance.
  • Uphold Cirrus Aircraft's core values and promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ABOUT YOU Competencies
  • Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
  • Organizational Savvy: Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
  • Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral science, leadership, or related field is required.
  • Twelve years of experience in training, learning, organizational behavior and development, and talent management.
  • Seven years of leadership experience demonstrating increasing responsibility across multiple disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency with data analytics and KPIs for Talent Management
  • Experience in multi-site operations/multi-business unit environment is strongly preferred.
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including facilitation skills
  • MS Suite proficient
ABOUT CIRRUS AIRCRAFT OUR MISSION To deliver our customers an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort, and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. Worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours, and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families due to the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. OUR BENEFITS Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401K retirement savings plan, voluntary vision, an Employee Referral Incentive Program, and vacation and holiday pay. Additionally, all employees enjoy discounts at the company store and exclusive discounts from our world-class partners, like Garmin, Bose, AT&T, Microsoft, Fastenal, and more. LIFE AT CIRRUS Cirrus is dedicated to advancing general aviation as a leading manufacturer of personal aircraft. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a significantly reduced rate. At Cirrus, we are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities that include onboarding, recurrent and area-specific training, talent acceleration and leadership development, continuing education, and tuition assistance programs. We also engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year and the opportunity to participate in activity clubs and community events. From holiday and special occasion celebrations to local runs and barbecues, our team has the opportunity to connect with each other, the community, and our customers. OF NOTE Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment that promotes equal employment opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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