Director, Talent Management

About INNIO

INNIO is a global energy technology leader driving the transition to net-zero through innovative solutions in hydrogen biogas and advanced digital platforms. With strong roots in Austria and a growing but established presence in the US INNIOs brandsJenbacher Waukesha and MyPlantdeliver scalable resilient energy solutions worldwide. We are committed to sustainability operational excellence and an inclusive growth-oriented culture.

Position Overview

As Director Talent Management you will lead the design and execution of global talent management learning and talent acquisition strategies partnering closely with Executive and Senior Leaders across the organization to attract retain and develop top talent ensuring INNIO is recognized as an employer of choice globally.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with organizational goals and workforce planning needs.
• Lead performance management processes including goal setting performance reviews and continuous feedback frameworks.
• Design and oversee succession planning and high-potential talent programs for INNIO global.

Learning & Training

• Establish and lead the organizations learning and development strategy including onboarding leadership development and professional skills training.
• Drive a continuous learning culture by leveraging blended learning strategies including digital platforms in-person workshops and mentorship programs to upskill and reskill employees for future needs.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Support organizational change initiatives through targeted development and training solutions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on talent development

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of talent and training initiatives (e.g. engagement retention readiness learning outcomes).
• Enhance and elevate our existing talent development and training curriculum by building on current strengths and incorporating innovative approaches ensuring it evolves to meet emerging business needs

Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing

• Lead efforts to make INNIO a recognized employer of choice in the U.S. especially in high-growth locations like Houston/TX Trenton/NJ and Waukesha/WI. Deliver branding initiatives that are authentic innovative and resonate worldwide.
• Build on existing employer branding strategies in global key talent markets for INNIO (Austria/Germany Hungary & other countries)
• Lead campaigns and partnerships that highlight commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and its impact on local communities.

Global Talent Acquisition

• Design and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with INNIOs values and business needs across all regions.
• Standardize and optimize recruitment processes leveraging AI and digital tools for efficiency and quality.

• Leverage advanced data analytics to monitor and enhance recruiting performance utilizing tools to analyze trends in candidate sourcing pipeline quality time-to-fill and diversity outcomesenabling informed decisions and continuous improvement in talent acquisition.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant international standards.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and mentor a diverse high-performing team fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders anticipating workforce needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Build strong relationships with external partners agencies and executive search firms across the globe

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration Organizational Development or related field; masters degree preferred.
• 810 years of progressive experience in Talent Management Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development including leadership-level responsibility.
• Proven success implementing talent strategies (performance management leadership programs succession planning and recruiting initiatives).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional HR teams including Talent Acquisition.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executives and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in talent analytics workforce planning and leveraging HR metrics to drive decisions.
• Experience designing or optimizing processes across the full talent lifecycle (recruitment through retention).
• Preferred certifications: SHRM-SCP SPHR or equivalent.
• Fluency in English with German preferred.