Talent Development Partner

Talent Development/Leadership Development Partner

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind – thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers’ side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

About the role

As Cochlear continues to grow and service our customers, we are recruiting for a Talent Development Partner in our Americas head office based in Lone Tree, CO. This role offers a hybrid work environment with a combination of in-office and remote work from home.

In alignment with our organizational principle of providing a safe work environment, employees of Cochlear are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The only allowable exceptions include qualifying medical and religious accommodation. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination will be required prior to your start date.

You are a passionate learning professional who will work closely with regional business leaders and global colleagues to implement globally aligned learning programs to include leadership development, diversity and inclusion, culture, engagement and broader learning and team building initiatives. You thrive in environments where you build relationships and help leaders develop themselves and their people. You think about learning more broadly than classroom experiences and can bring it to life. We value team members who possess a growth mindset and can build a trust-based environment with passion, vulnerability and authenticity. You will be responsible for coaching and developing leaders through immersive learning experiences to set them up for success in their roles, supporting ongoing development initiatives to ensure our people can continue to meet our evolving needs, and serving as a trusted business partner to our people managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and deliver global learning and Leadership Development programs, culture initiatives, competency framework and other up-skilling initiatives (e.g., SLII, Myers Briggs Type Indicator, 360 assessments)

• Deploy and deliver D&I, engagement, and culture initiatives in alignment with global strategy and programs
• Design and deliver region-specific initiatives. Provide advice to managers on specific local/functional needs. Prepare team or function learning needs analysis and consulting, leverage global programs and tools and supplement locally where needed
• Partner with the global learning solutions team to design and deploy learning solutions using a variety of modalities in line with the global learning strategy including, but not limited to, e-learning, virtual learning and social learning
• Develop people leaders and employees to create Individual Development Plans and ownership to explore career opportunities through learning and development activities
• Provide advanced functional leadership and direction to staff with a focus on talent development, coaching and mentorship; and engage in and lead team members in providing timely feedback, coaching conversations, addressing performance gaps, and providing challenging feedback and guidance

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience in Talent Development, Leadership Development, Human Resources experience with a minimum of 3 year facilitation and adult learning theory application at the manager and senior leadership level. You demonstrate a proven record of creating and delivering engaging learning experiences and driving results
• Preferential consideration will be given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish
• Preferential consideration will be given to candidates who are experienced in administering 360s, certified in Situational Leadership II, Fierce Conversations, and/or other tools such as Myers-Briggs, DiSC, or other behavioral-based assessments
• You love fast-paced, get-stuff-done roles and your attention to detail is unparalleled
• You have excellent writing and visual communication skills
• You love learning and inspire those around you to have a growth mindset
• Ability to influence with or without authority, including coaching and providing feedback to others regardless of reporting structure. Successfully able to work and influence others in a matrix organization
• Project management skill set. Ability to demonstrate leadership, build relationships and inspire others to follow.
• Travel may be required up to 25%

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures, and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required

The work environment is a, home/office environment, and are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits. The Target Salary Range/Rate: $95,000 - $104,000 based upon experience as well as an opportunity for bonus.

The overall benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability, pet insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Matching, PTO (vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick and volunteer time off), tuition reimbursement, transportation supplementation, maternity and paternity leave, onsite gym and cafeteria and wellness programs.

by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.