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GAF Talent Development Manager in Parsippany, New Jersey
Job Description:
Introduction:
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Summary:
The Talent Development Manager is responsible for developing, refining, and executing a strategy for talent development at GAF, with a focus on leadership and management capabilities. In this role, you will shape the strategy and execute on leadership development training programs, executive coaching and manager assessments, and successfully manage relationships across a variety of stakeholder groups.
In this role, you will ensure development is aligned to talent management practices and philosophies, and that leaders are provided with the highest-quality, impactful development experiences (in-person and virtual) that drive internal mobility.
To be successful in this role, you will combine your knowledge of talent management and your skills in creating and aligning talent with business strategy. Your work will encompass deep and broad partnerships with HRBPs and leaders to assess and understand skills gaps to create and manage development programs that upskill for GAF’s current and future talent requirements. You’re a hands on specialist who collaborates, designs, evaluates and executes development strategies to increase retention and develop talent pipelines to benefit employee growth and mobility and deliver on business goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Development Strategy with a focus on Leadership and Management
Refine the strategy for continuously developing leaders of all levels at GAF by conducting ongoing assessments with various executive leaders, evaluating talent review outcomes and actions, and partnering with HR Partners,
Manage and refine the approach to executive coaching and leader assessments, all integrated into individual development planning
Identify capability gaps and design and execute leadership development programs with internal/external facilitators.
Stakeholder Management
Manage senior-level and executive relationships relevant to the philosophy and approach to building great leaders at GAF.
Ensure that stakeholders have a regular process to provide input and feedback so that leader development aligns with key business priorities and goals.
Communicate frequently with HRBPs, program participants, coachees, and executive-level leaders to ensure alignment and involvement at all levels of leadership.
Collaborate Across Teams
Proactively collaborate to deliver meaningful development experiences that address the evolving development needs at GAF.
Continuously lead and partner with program design teams, external and internal content experts, executive coaches, assessment providers, HRBPs, learning coordinators, and events planning teams.
Balance Between strategic thinking and execution
Lead in a highly connected way by flexing between thinking strategically about the needs of target audiences and key stakeholders while continuously optimizing the execution of development programs.
Continue to execute, evaluate, and improve upon program and participant experiences in alignment with the strategy for developing leaders at GAF.
Establish metrics that showcase the application of new skills, effectiveness of programs and internal mobility improvements overtime
Program ownership and outcomes
Own and drive management and leadership development that cultivates, engages, and develops GAF’s leadership talent to delivers best-in-class results.
Manage leadership program timelines, activities, budget, and spending.
Gather feedback and measure program effectiveness in alignment with talent strategy.
Manage the budget for relevant development programs - with a focus on Management and Leadership Development
About You
If you are looking to play a critical role in the development strategy and management and leadership development experiences, this is an exciting opportunity for you at GAF. You are passionate about leading and managing through complexity and relationships among various stakeholders. You have the superb ability to combine strategic thinking with thoughtful planning and execution. You thrive when collaborating across teams and with stakeholder management. You bring the highest level of professionalism and best-in-class program outcomes and results. You are seeking an opportunity to leverage your past experience and success in talent management and leadership development, while also continuing to grow in the talent space within GAF.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of depth and breadth of experience related to Learning and Development, Leadership Development, program management, talent management in complex multifaceted organizations.
Ability to travel 20-25%
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Manufacturing experience
Experience in employee development with a concentration in leadership and management development and programs
Experience with personality and leadership assessment tools and subsequent 1:1 coaching and group coaching
Ability to influence senior leaders, collaborate and work effectively with colleagues across the organization, external partners/vendors
Self-starter with superior written/verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels
Influence and presentation skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Analytical skills with the ability to use data to assess, create, develop and execute people strategies
Excellent PC skills to include GoogleSuite, MS Office, learning design and authoring software
Experience advising and counseling employees & managers
SHRM certification or ATD certifications CPTD, APTD preferred
Ability to travel 20-25%
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.