About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Talent Development Manager is a highly visible role leading the Talent function for Oshkosh Defense. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of the talent development framework and programs including talent acquisition, team member experience, succession planning, performance management, etc. This role enables the organization to focus on increasing our capabilities in all areas of talent management and shows organizational impact through metrics and tracking trends over time. In partnership with the enterprise talent team, this role will guide HRBPs through talent processes to best enable leaders with talent programs.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and develop a team of direct reports to support the attraction, engagement, and development of our team members.
• Develop and deploy talent development vision, strategy, priorities, and resource allocation in the areas of organizational design, team development, and cultural development.
• Provide organizational development consultation and design for key organizational initiatives and customers in the areas of organizational design, group process facilitation, team development, and cultural diagnosis/development.
• Partner with HRBPs to recommend and deploy talent development strategy and framework. (e.g., talent review, employee engagement, performance management, goal setting, etc.).
• Develop and deploy creative recruitment techniques to attract talent.
• Partner with other HR functions and Centers of Excellences (COEs) to define successful talent management processes.
• Serve as primary liaison between the enterprise Talent & Culture team, TA Center of Excellence and key Defense stakeholders.
• Provide project leadership for programs that build our talent pipelines, such as Hiring our Hero’s, VPI, community involvement, etc.
• Set measurable talent management objectives, track, and share progress.
• Provide oversight to design and execution of a robust Defense onboarding program that engages and educates our new team members.
• Manage communication, rollout, and deployment of key talent development programs.
• Assess and diagnose talent program gaps and continuously improve Talent programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must have seven (7) or more years of relevant experience in multiple areas of HR such as learning and organizational development, talent acquisition, business partnering, and organizational effectiveness.
• Prior experience leading a team of direct reports.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional HR (PHR) or Senior Professional HR (SPHR).
• Ability to establish strong partnerships with functional and business leaders to develop and execute on long and short-term HR strategies that directly support the business.
• Strong collaborator with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who can work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units required.

WHY OSHKOSH

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.