Director, Talent Management

Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
People Leadership (15%)

• Leads, develops, and coaches a high-performing team of regional TM/L&D professionals within the region.
• Sets priorities, manages performance, and aligns resources to meet regional & global strategic objectives.
• Builds a team culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Talent Development and Management (25%)

• Develop and drive strategies focused on talent development, performance management, and succession planning ensuring regional activities align with global programs and frameworks.
• Partner with HR Leaders to identify and develop high-potential talent through Talent Review and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) process, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to grow internal talent and prepare future leaders through targeted development efforts.

Learning and Development (35%)

• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive learning and development strategy tailored to the needs of different locations and departments, ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Partner with local HR teams to deploy global learning and development programs within the region, ensuring they are relevant, impactful and enhance individual and team performance.
• Partner with the LMS Team to support the rollout, monitoring, and continuous improvement of online learning tools and resources, ensuring a seamless and engaging employee development experience.
• Monitor and report on learning analytics to assess the effectiveness of learning programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with external training providers to deliver high-quality learning experiences, ensuring alignment with regional needs and global standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and integrate AI-enabled learning solutions that support scalable, high-impact development across regional employee populations.
• Translate talent and learning data into actionable insights and compelling narratives for regional leadership.

Strategic Alignment and Collaboration (15%)

• Act as the primary TM/L&D liaison for the region, ensuring alignment with global TM/L&D COE strategies.
• Act as the primary liaison between the global TM/L&D COE and regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication of goals, strategies, and progress.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and cross-functional teams to drive consistent adoption and integration of Talent Management and Learning initiatives across the region.
• Share regional insights and feedback on the effectiveness of global frameworks to optimize outcomes and inform future strategies.
• Build capability in talent data fluency across the regional HR team to improve decision-making.
• Cultivate strong working relationships with HRBPs, senior leadership, and key business leaders to understand regional challenges and drive organizational development best practices.
• Lead/Support global TM/L&D efforts beyond the region by participating in enterprise-wide initiatives, special projects, and the development of scalable frameworks and tools.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Track defined metrics and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of TM/L&D initiatives in the region.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Global TM/L&D COE Leader and regional business leadership, outlining program impacts, lessons learned, and recommendations.
• Utilize data-driven insightsto make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement across all initiatives.
• Monitor and report on talent analytics to assess program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualification & Requirements
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field (Master's degree a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational development / talent management, ideally within a global or multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing professional teams across geographic boundaries.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build trust and credibility in a team-oriented environment with diverse cross-functional teams and key business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Fluency with speaking, reading and writing in English is required to be able to communicate (verbal and written) to a global audience.
• Exceptional judgment in selecting methods and techniques to achieve goals with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency in data analysis and translating insights into action.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively on time-driven projects
• Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or digital learning platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Key Competencies

• Establishing Strategic Direction: Establishing and committing to a long-range course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after analyzing factual information and assumptions; taking into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Leadership: Uses a wide range of interpersonal styles to engage, empower, inspire, teach, align, build trust and recognize people; develops a sustainable level of performance within a positive, candid, winning environment that perpetually achieves challenging goals consistent with Coherent's Values.
• Results Oriented: Self-starter who takes initiative and proactively monitors progress toward quality and goal attainment; tenaciously works to meet or exceed goals; enjoys working hard. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and enhance program outcomes.
• Teamwork: Actively works effectively and cooperatively with others to accomplish goals; establish and maintain good working relationships; steps up to and deals effectively with others in difficult situations; establishing a climate of trust, confidence, and mutual respect.

Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I
ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C
ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A
ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R
espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E
nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

About Us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us

Note to recruiters and employment agencies:
We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

About The Team
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide.