Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development

Stepan Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (S

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Reactions – Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Stepan Company in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development to shape and execute our talent priorities across the US and globally. This strategic, delivery-focused role partners with the VP to design and deliver programs spanning talent management, learning and development, and recruiting.

The successful candidate will translate enterprise priorities into integrated strategies, lead program design and execution, and guide a growing team with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Credentials such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, ATD CPTD or coaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute talent management and learning and development priorities across the US and globally.
• Design, implement and deliver key programs across talent management, learning and development, and recruiting.
• Translate enterprise priorities into effective strategies and practices across the talent system.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Strategy development

Succession & leadership development

Global program delivery

People management

Change management

Change frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

SHRM/CP/SCP or SPHR CPTD certification

Job description

Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development

Location: Northbrook, IL, US, 60062

Job Description: The Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development is a strategic leader who partners closely with the Vice President, Talent Management to shape and execute the organization's talent management and learning and development priorities across the US and globally. Reporting to the Vice President, Talent Management, the Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development serves as a thought partner and leads the design, implementation, and delivery of key programs across these areas. This is a strategic and delivery-focused role. Working closely with the Vice President, Talent Management, the Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development translates enterprise talent priorities into effective strategies, programs, and practices across learning and development, talent management, and recruiting. The Senior Manager, Talent Management & Learning and Development brings perspective and recommendations, leads program design and execution, and ensures these areas operate as an integrated talent system. The role is created with succession in mind. It is positioned for a strong talent and learning leader who can grow into broader talent and HR leadership over time. This position is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and as a player-coach, leading through the team while remaining hands on where individual expertise and judgment add value.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience across talent management and learning and development, including ownership of strategy in both.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategy development and translate strategic direction into effective programs, plans, and execution, moving between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery as the work requires.
• Proven record designing and owning succession, performance, and leadership development strategy, including the programs and data behind them.
• Experience delivering talent or learning programs across multiple sites or regions, including global, with sensitivity to local context.
• Direct people management experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and set direction for a team.
• Comfort operating in a changing, fast moving environment and driving adoption of new practices.
• Familiarity with established change and development frameworks, for example Kotter, Prosci, Lencioni, and Edmondson preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in a related field preferred.
• Credentials such as SHRM SCP, SPHR, ATD CPTD, or a recognized coaching certification preferred.

Pay Range: $123,000 - $190,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.