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Requisition ID: 69995

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

As part of our ongoing commitment to building a learning organization and developing outstanding leaders, we are seeking a Director, Global Talent Development. This leader, reporting to the VP, Org & Talent Center of Expertise (COE), will lead the Learning and Leadership Development practice area in the global Org & Talent COE, as well as the Dunrovin Executive Conference Center. Strategic decisions impacting the company are evaluated and formulated at the Dunrovin Conference center. This executive retreat combines 175 acres of natural beauty with a 5 star culinary experience that requires a leader be in tune with the needs of the business and a deft touch in managing the use of the facility in which requests far outpace availability.

In alignment with the organization’s enterprise agenda and the broader Org & Talent COE roadmap, he/she will drive the global talent development strategy for Whirlpool Corporation. He/She will lead a team of five direct reports (total team size of 19), and partner with key leaders in the regions, to design and deliver comprehensive solutions for leadership and executive development and high-potential leader acceleration. Further, this leader will be accountable for creating and socializing organizational frameworks in the areas of employee onboarding, skills and capability building, executive coaching, team effectiveness, career and development planning, and learning technology. He/She will also oversee the discreet, yet critical functionality of executive planning centers, including the team responsible for scheduling meetings/events for Whirlpool leadership teams, coordinating activities on-site, food and drinks including menu selection, and real estate facilities and equipment management. This role requires an exceptionally strong leader who has the ability to create a step function change in learning and development outcomes, culture, and performance.

• Drive an enterprise approach to the practice area through global design and development of processes, tools, and deployment approaches

• Continue building the practice area to be more data-driven and technology-enabled

• Work collaboratively with other practice areas (i.e., Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Org Effectiveness & Change Management, Inclusion & Diversity) to ensure seamless integration of solutions and a positive employee experience

• Guide the evolution of executive development and high-potential leader initiatives through experiential and discovery-based approaches

• Drive continuous improvement of professional development and leadership development practices

• Build strategy and frameworks to identify and close enterprise capability gaps in alignment with Whirlpool business strategy and strategic imperatives

• Continue evolving the learning mindset at Whirlpool to an “always on” approach, and leverage learning experiences enabled by technology

• Identify, develop, and implement measurement methods to assess the success and impact of learning and development

• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the organization

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to build capability and Bring Out The Best in team members

• Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field required

• 10+ years of experience, with at least 5-7 years in Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, or related discipline

• 3-5 years leading teams and/or projects in Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, or related discipline in a complex, matrixed organization

• Experience designing innovative and contemporary global talent solutions that deliver measurable outcomes

• Proven execution excellence through a strategic mindset

• Experience working with executive stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills, effective presentation skills; ability to communicate with external partners, all levels of leadership, and individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds

• Master’s Degree/advanced degree and/or relevant certifications preferred

• Demonstrated success leading and driving change on large-scale, global initiatives

• Experience identifying and working with internal teams and outside vendor partners in creating unique development experiences for employees and leaders

• Proficiency with, and broad understanding of, technology enablers and the digital learning landscape

• Ability to define, leverage, and analyze data as input to, and support of, strategy and ongoing continuous improvement efforts

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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