Talent Development Manager

A. O. Smith Corporation is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products marketed worldwide. We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, offering a comprehensive product line featuring the best-known brands in North America and China.

Plans, develops, coordinates, and administers talent development training programs. Assists in the recruitment of designated professional candidates. Directly supervises Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Clerk.

* Confers with managers and supervisors to determine training needs and conduct training analysis. * Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements for budget preparation. * Formulates training policies, programs, and schedules, based on knowledge of identified training needs, company production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or services. * Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, role play, and computer based training. * Organizes and develops training manuals, reference library, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials. * Trains assigned instructors and supervisory personnel in effective techniques for training. * Maintains training records through SuccessFactors and prepares statistical reports as needed. * Coordinates established training courses with technical and professional courses offered by community schools. * Stay abreast of new developments, methods, and techniques in the training field. * Administers employee Educational Reimbursement Program * Conducts or arranges for skills, intelligence, or psychological testing of applicants and employees. * Bi-annually develops, administers, and compiles data related to employee surveys * Responsible for leading the evaluation of survey data discussions and assisting in the development of action plans to meet identified issues. * Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and assisting with the selection of Sales and certain professional positions * Oversees personnel transactions for salaried employees including promotions, performance reviews, and salary administration. * Assists in the development of personnel policies, handbook, and new employee orientation. * Oversees salaried employee leaves including FMLA, medical and personal. * Assists in the development and implementation of the HR Strategic Plan. * Assists annually in the preparation of HR department budget * Assists in the development of company newsletter. * Oversees employee communication channels including MagicBox, RoundTable, and company e-mail communications * Responsible for maintenance of Learning Library and the Employee Computer Center * Assists employees and managers with issues related to employee development and employment related issues * Assists with internal investigations as requested. * Documents training content and employee participation. * Assists in the development and monitoring of the Corporate Talent Review and Succession plan * Responsible for developing learning plans for high potentials and successors related to the Talent Review and Succession * Responsible for payroll HRIS system * Serves as SAP Master User for HTR and Transformation and Learning. * Assists with development and implementation of Corporate Initiatives related to Talent Development.

* Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university * Minimum of five years experience in the development and administration of corporate training and employee development programs.