Talent Management and Organizational Development Specialist
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced strategic Talent Management and Organizational Development Specialist to join our dynamic HR team. The candidate will exhibit passion across all facets of talent management, from nurturing existing talent to developing future leaders, while driving organizational growth and future business results through targeted pipeline strategies. This role will play a key part in designing and implementing programs, tools, and resources that support workforce and succession planning, cultivate leadership from within, and ensure our team is equipped for sustainable future growth.
This position will be located in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Pay and Benefits:
- $100,000 - $120,000 per year
- Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits
Responsibilities:
- Partner with HR Business Partners and functional leaders to develop and implement succession planning strategies and identify high-potential employees and critical roles to ensure talent pipelines are robust and ready for future needs
- Collaborate with functional and Business Unit leaders and HR Business Partners to assess critical roles within the organization by conducting role assessments to identify current and future talent needs and create role-specific development plans
- Design and manage rotational programs that provide targeted growth experiences aligned to business-critical role and succession planning needs
- Conduct skills gap analysis against future business needs and partner with HR Business Partners and functional leaders to align upcoming trends and anticipated skills requirements with mid-to-long term workforce strategies
- Support identified high-potential employees in creating Individual Development Plans based on pipeline placement and monitor or intervene to ensure successful implementation and tracking of development plans
- Manage the 360-degree feedback process, offer insights and development strategies to enhance participants’ leadership and interpersonal effectiveness
- Curate and recommend external learning and development programs, certifications, and experiences that align with the leadership and talent development strategy
- Design and facilitate pipeline level-specific leadership development programs, workshops, and sessions focused on building key critical leadership competencies aligned to business strategy
- Analyze data from development programs, talent assessments, and leadership initiatives to measure effectiveness and impact and translate into actionable insights and compelling stories to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in talent management and minimum 3 years of experience in talent development, with a focus on leadership assessment and development, succession planning, critical role analysis, and workforce strategy
- Experience in the design, implementation, and management of rotational programs and leadership development initiatives
- Strong understanding of talent management best practices, including skills gap analysis, coaching, and individualized development planning
- Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to transform data into strategic insights
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
- Ability to travel 5%
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree
- Certification in coaching or talent development deliverables (e.g., ICF, Hogan, Korn Ferry)
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms (Success Factors)
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact