Talent Management Lead

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron, OH is seeking a Global Talent Management Lead to drive enterprise-wide talent strategies and governance of core programs.

You will lead global talent processes, enable data-informed decisions, and build tools and training for HR partners, managers, and employees, ensuring local business needs are balanced with global standards. This role requires a Bachelors degree and 5+ years in talent management, with strong analytics, change management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Talent Management or HR, including global initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, assessments, and analytics.
• Strong business acumen, consulting skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with statistics, HR metrics, and data interpretation, with the ability to translate insights into actionable business decisions and drive adoption through effective communication and change management.
• Goodyear is a large, global employer with a strong emphasis on scalable talent practices and global-local alignment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistent, scalable talent practices globally by leading the execution, governance, and continuous improvement of core talent processes, enabling aligned workforce decisions while balancing global standards with local business needs.
• Drives data-informed talent decisions through assessment, listening, and analytics programs that provide leaders with actionable insights on performance, potential, succession, and organizational effectiveness.
• Builds organizational talent capability by developing tools, training, and resources that equip HR partners, managers, and employees to effectively engage in talent management and development practices.
• Enables successful talent transformation and adoption by leading global projects, stakeholder coordination, change management, and communications that strengthen execution, improve employee experiences, and deliver measurable business impact.

Skills

Talent management

Organizational development

Project management

Influencing & collaboration

Analytical thinking

HR metrics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field

Tools

Psychometric assessments

Job description

The Global Talent Management Lead drives the execution of enterprise-wide talent strategies through consistent, high-quality talent management processes and practices.

Why This Role Matters

Oversees the governance, operation, and continuous improvement of core talent programs, ensuring clear standards, effective tools, and system enablement across the organization.

Manages the annual talent management cycle while collaborating closely with other Talent Management Leads to promote global alignment while supporting local business needs and flexibility.

Plays a critical part in delivering a cohesive and scalable talent management experience across the enterprise.

What You Will Do

Ensures consistent, scalable talent practices globally by leading the execution, governance, and continuous improvement of core talent processes, enabling aligned workforce decisions while balancing global standards with local business needs.

Drives data-informed talent decisions through assessment, listening, and analytics programs that provide leaders with actionable insights on performance, potential, succession, and organizational effectiveness.

Builds organizational talent capability by developing tools, training, and resources that equip HR partners, managers, and employees to effectively engage in talent management and development practices.

Enables successful talent transformation and adoption by leading global projects, stakeholder coordination, change management, and communications that strengthen execution, improve employee experiences, and deliver measurable business impact.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in Talent Management or Human Resources, including success leading global talent initiatives such as performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, assessments, and talent analytics.

Demonstrated expertise in talent management and organizational development practices, with strong business acumen, consulting skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with statistics, psychometric assessments, HR metrics, and data interpretation, with the ability to translate complex insights into actionable business decisions and drive adoption through effective communication and change management.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear.

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