Requisition ID: 63245 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Organization/Talent Development team conducts or facilitates general and specific training programs for organization employees. Monitors employee development and training programs, assesses needs and results, develops new programs and modifies existing programs. Consults on employee development, performance, management utilization, personal career development, job enrichment and succession planning areas.

This role in summary

As part of our ongoing commitment to building a learning organization and developing outstanding leaders, we are seeking a Director of Learning and Leadership 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 learning and 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.

Your responsibilities will include

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

Minimum requirements

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

12+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, HR Business Partner, or related discipline

3-5 years leading teams in Learning & Development, Organization & Talent Development, Talent Management, HR, or related discipline in a complex, matrixed organization 

Experience leading the learning and development function/practice area in a large, complex global organization

Experience designing innovative and contemporary global learning and leadership development 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

Preferred skills and experiences

Master's Degree/advanced degree and/or relevant certifications preferred 

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

Experience identifying and working with 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

What we offer

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). 

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