Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The North American Talent and Organization Development Director is part of the Region HR team.  This position reports to the HR Vice President for the North America Region. 

Responsibilities:
•    Define and implement the Talent and Organization Development (TOD) strategy for the region.
•    Conduct talent needs assessments to identify organizational, functional and individual learning and development opportunities for the specific functions.
•    Lead People Review and Key Reservoir Review processes including succession planning, career development processes and overall talent management action plans.
•    Provide HR leadership in the Strategic Planning Process.
•    Manage country-wide performance review and objective setting processes.
•    Ensure strong succession plans for top leadership positions and bench of talent for ready-now successors.
•    Lead potential identification validation and management.
•    Facilitate internal mobility, cross-functional moves, and career development discussions.
•    Ensure that talent development tools are properly used to promote functional and geographic mobility at all levels.
•    Provide leadership for mentoring, coaching and early career programs.
•    Coach, develop and empower management and HR team on talent development topics and provide KPI’s, indicators and feedback in order to align organizational decisions to business needs
•    Propose and lead short, medium- and long-term HR action plans that support Talent Development strategies.
•    Coach & Mentor employees and leadership on all aspects of Performance Management & People Development
•    Lead Diversity and Inclusion and engagement initiatives across the organization
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:
•    Familiar with HR Information systems (SuccessFactors experience a plus)
•    Strong in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    International mindset
•    Results oriented  
•    Strong written and oral communications skills
•    Data and KPI driven 
Education / Experience:
•    Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
•    Master’s Degree preferred
•    Minimum 10 years experience in Human Resources leadership roles
•    Candidates with both HRBP and Talent Development experience a plus
•    Experience leading and creating and talent management processes and programs
•    Experience managing in a global environment
 

What we can do for you At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.