Director, Learning & Talent Development

Responsible for the management of HR programs and policy requirements that provide the framework for program design that aligns with Edwards' Talent and Organization strategy, HR strategy and business needs. This role is responsible for bringing outside-in perspective and expertise founded on market intelligence for talent management to incorporate leading practices and innovative solutions into the program requirements.
The Program Owner is responsible for defining the policy requirements for the purpose of enhancing the employee experience and maintaining the business competitive advantage. This role collaborates with other COE teams to support an integrated strategy, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:

Insights / Trends:

Leading as expert on generating compelling insights and identifying emerging business and L&D trends.

Program Design:

Plan, design and executes learning solutions are based on business needs and longer-term strategic objectives. Develops communication tools and processes to increase awareness and understanding of L&D development program and resources amongst employees, HR partners and business leaders. Collaborates with a variety of other partners in our HR Solutions Team, HRBPs, Corporate Services to optimize systems, streamline processes, and ensure smooth delivery of learning solutions.   Develop and manage third-party vendor relationships to ensure vendor performance and maximize investment.  Maintains relationships with L&D industry groups and peer companies.

Metrics and Data-driven Insights:

Expertise to leverage metrics and learning ecosystems to drive priorities with HR and business stakeholders. Identify and align with key stakeholders on KPI.  Use data and analytics to measure program effectiveness, support continuous improvement to participant satisfaction, program impact, curriculum effectiveness, and efficient use of expenses to demonstrate value to the business.

Strategic Planning

Cohesively brings together program insights, VOCs and trends to provide significant contribution of ideas to enhance, change or add L&D solutions to address the needs of the business for the L&D Annual Portfolio Rollout Plan. 

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in in Human Resources, Business, Management, Organization Development, or related field , minimum of 12 years years experience of relevant experience Required or
Master's Degree or equivalent 10 years years experience of previous related HR experience Required
Minimum of 5 years years experience of progressive HR leadership or relevant consulting experience
Minimum of 3 years years experience of people management experience Preferred

Language skill : Fluent Japanese (written and verbal) and Fluent English (written and verbal) required
Additional Skills:
• Proven success in working in a fast-paced, global, and growing business environment
• Manage effective communications through various mediums
• Experience in data and analytics to drive informed decisions and evaluate success
• Experience implementing and managing HR functional programs, policies, and procedures
• Experience working collaboratively to facilitate the delivery of HR policies and programs across geographies and cultures
• Experience working with HR technologies related to the practice area
• Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, theories and concepts, and strong knowledge of related local and federal laws and regulations
• Understanding of HR processes, procedures, controls, regulations, and compliance requirements for assigned program area, including a competent understanding of relevant employment legislation and translation to practical solutions
• Advanced knowledge of current and upcoming trends, thought leadership, and leading practices for their practice and program area
• Ability to articulate program objectives, activities, and policies by aligning HR strategic goals and vision to business needs
• Creative thinking skills exhibited through thoughtful and innovative design of programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills including influencing, consulting, negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship management with the ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Ability to work seamlessly across cultures, virtually and build relationships in an evolving and fast-growing organization
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to diagnose, define and guide the design and enhancements of programs to meet business and workforce needs
• Exceptional customer service orientation and employee experience mindset
• Ability to prioritize, draw insights, and pivot based on business needs
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen ; Operate with a global mindset
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control