Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Development

Hyundai Motor Company; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle lease allowance

Holiday pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Fountain Valley, CA is seeking a Senior Manager of Talent & Organizational Development to lead strategic OD and leadership development initiatives, partnering with HRBPs and HQ to drive career-pathing and professional growth across the organization.

The role emphasizes data-driven program design, 360 feedback, and a focus on accelerating leadership capabilities while managing sensitive information and delivering measurable results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational psychology, learning & development, or related field.
• Eight+ years of related experience in talent management or OD.
• Consulting and automotive experience are a plus.
• Experience leading and designing organizational effectiveness programs.
• Strong leadership development and talent management knowledge.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead organizational development and talent initiatives for high-performing teams.
• Collaborate with HRBP and global HQ on talent reviews and succession planning.
• Implement 360-degree feedback programs and coaching for leaders.
• Develop and evaluate professional development programs and orientations.
• Leverage data to measure program effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Provide coaching to people leaders and manage confidential data.

Skills

Leadership development

Talent management

Succession planning

Coaching

Organizational design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational Psychology

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Senior Manager, Talent & Organizational Development

Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Fountain Valley, CA, US, 92708

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package.

It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer.

At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals.

WORK MODEL

#LI-OnSite

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, lead and deliver organizational development and talent initiatives including leadership and employee development & career pathing/professional development programs to support high performing teams

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Apply advanced knowledge of high potential and career mobility programs to design programs that accelerate corporate and field employees’ development to meet important business needs.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partner team and global HQ to lead talent reviews and succession planning; follow up on individual development plans for key leaders.
• Launch and deliver a 360-assessment strategy and process, including delivering feedback and coaching to senior leaders.
• Partner with the team to deliver innovative, engaging, and impactful professional development programs; evaluate current business objectives, culture, and leadership capabilities to determine appropriate strategies to drive progress and positive change.
• Collaborate with team to deliver new hire orientation and strategy for employees’ first 90 days; partner with each division to ensure all employees are trained and continue to develop and advance.
• Leverage technology to continue to evolve our performance management processes, partnering with the appropriate teams to increase performance and improve outcomes.
• Establish and apply a data-driven approach to measuring the effectiveness of programs and continuously iterate to improve results.
• Serve as a resource for people leaders and employees, providing coaching in topics such as performance process.
• Lead and develop team members, providing coaching and guidance.
• Manage highly confidential and sensitive data.
• Make independent HR-related decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Human Resources, Organization Psychology, Learning/Training & Development or similar related field, or related work experience.
• Eight or more years of related experience, with a strong foundation of organizational development in a talent management or, organizational development role with a proven track record of managing talent and organizational development initiatives.
• Consulting experience is a plus.
• Automotive experience is a plus.
• Must have experience in leading and designing organizational effectiveness programs.
• Solid knowledge and experience with best practices in leadership development and talent management.
• Customer Service and results oriented, high attention to detail, critical thinking and with a sense of urgency.
• Flexibility, adaptability, agility; able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with the executive team on business strategy, organizational design and talent optimization and workforce needs forecasting.
• Strong presentation and project management skills; excellent PowerPoint and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP Success Factors is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications: KornFerry Assessment, MBTI; Gallup CliftonStrengths; DiSC.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Compensation Range: $114,800 - $164,000 annual base salary
• Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
• Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
• Vacation and sick time off
• Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) company match
• Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
• Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
• Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.