Primary Function
The Director of People Development leads and coordinates organization-wide efforts to ensure that the business develops and retains the best talent to achieve business and strategic objectives. Ensures that effective performance management, talent development, career development, learning and succession planning approaches and systems are deployed which are aligned to the long-term growth of the business. Helps drive employee engagement, and company values to support our unique employee owner culture.
Who We Are
At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!
What’s In It For You
We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional perks that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work!
Health And Wellness
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Telehealth
• Onsite health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
Financial Benefits
• Competitive Salaries
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life and Disability Insurance
Work-Life Balance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 14 Annual Company Paid Holidays
Professional Development
• Training Programs
• Education Expense Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities
Additional Benefits
• Pet Insurance and Discount Program
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Recognition and Rewards
• Community Involvement
• Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Talent Partnership
• Leads all aspects of the integrated performance development process (PDP) and talent strategy to achieve both short- and long-term business goals.
• Lead strategic efforts for talent identification, tracking, movement, and development.
• Develop new strategies to build a high quality and diverse talent pipelines of key technical and leadership talent.
• Create and support the strategy with the business leaders to build AAG’s culture through our values and ideal behaviors to attract, retain and grow a high performing and diverse talent base.
• Actively manage the change management processes associated with organizational changes, processes, and system implementation involving HR business partners and business managers/leaders.
Strengthen Performance and Talent Processes
• Develop and implement the talent management strategy, including succession planning, leadership learning and development, management learning and development as well as career development across the organization.
• Drives processes for clear organizational goal deployment, regular review and feedback mechanisms are in place and performance reviews are completed properly and in a timely manner. Use metrics to drive effectiveness and improvement initiatives.
• Drives standardization and process adherence across the business.
• Monitors the performance reviews and development plans for completion and effectiveness.
• Works closely with Talent Acquisition to help identify talent for key, senior level roles within the organization.
Data driven program development and talent evaluation
• Continually evaluates the quality of the existing talent and learning programs to identify opportunities for improvement using feedback from internal customers to establish priorities and needs.
• Lead and conduct all training related to talent and leadership development and systems to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Collect, analyze and develop action plans to improve talent, culture, development and performance management effectiveness.
Expert coach, trainer, business partner
• Discuss and coach career-pathing options with high-potential employees and their team leaders.
• Coach leaders and executives in skills and methods to identify high potential talent.
• Contribute to the design, development and execution of organization development talent solutions including needs assessments.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees managing the execution of the performance and talent development process.
Proficient multi-modality training and development expert
• Lead and oversee training and development process including content design, e-learning and workshop learning within the LMS.
• Design and implement management development and career development programs across all organizational levels.
• Stays abreast of the most current methods and resources available. Able to adapt tools to suit AAG culture and framework.
• In partnership with HRIS, provide data analytics to drive utilization, efficiency of delivery and effectiveness of the LMS
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree organizational development or organizational psychology
• Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in HR, L&D and talent development.
• Leading cross-functional teams experience
• Project management and leadership experience
• Experience in coaching and facilitation skills a plus
Success Factors
Strategic Talent Partnership
• Ability to think strategically and critically in developing practical solutions.
• Agile and adaptable in changing environment
• Able to work independently and navigate senior levels of the organization without significant supervision.
Strengthen Talent Processes
• Builds strong, influential relationships with business leaders to understand current needs and pain points.
• Takes a hands-on leadership approach to people development.
Data driven program development and talent evaluation
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, independently motivated, organized, and efficient.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Expert coach, trainer, business partner
• Strong coaching, problem-solving, and personal development skills.
• Personal passion for individual growth as demonstrated by their own attention to development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Adept at establishing partnerships and building relationships.
Proficient multi-modality training and development expert
• Leverages the principles of adult learning in the workplace.
• Able to facilitate and develop others to deliver training.
• Champion of the use of technology for learning solutions.
