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Badger Meter · 1 month ago

Director, Global Talent Development

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's water resources. The Director, Global Talent Development is responsible for creating and implementing a global talent and learning strategy to develop leadership capabilities and enhance employee performance across the organization.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a multi-year global talent development strategy aligned with Badger Meter’s business strategy, values, and culture

Create and administer the global talent planning process, provide ongoing assessment of organizational talent needs and the development of key talent

Develop action plans to build and enhance critical corporate competencies, ensuring they are aligned with talent planning outcomes and business priorities

Lead the organizational assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development initiatives that enhance employee performance, leadership capability, and organizational effectiveness. Programs span emerging leaders, individual contributors, new supervisors, managers, and directors

Design, refine, and oversee 'Leading at Badger Meter' and other manager/director development programs that ensure leaders can execute strategy, effectively lead their teams, and drive employee productivity and engagement

Identify and assess global development needs and deploy company-wide and individual learning initiatives that support both business objectives and personal career goals

Conduct training needs assessments and recommend and implement programs to support key skill areas and critical capabilities across the organization

Develop and maintain organizational competencies for leaders and employees that drive achievement of strategic business objectives. Integrate these competencies into core HR programs and processes, including hiring, performance management, talent reviews, and development planning, ensuring consistency of expectations globally

Lead the development of career paths across functions (e.g., manufacturing, engineering, software/digital, sales, product, operations) to support employee development and key talent retention

Ensure development tools and programs meet succession and development needs of key talent and critical roles; monitor ROI and outcomes of development initiatives

Oversee the early talent strategy that supports workforce sustainability, including: High school outreach and awareness of technical careers, technical trade partnerships, university and college relations and internship and co-op programs

Ensure a comprehensive, connected approach that links early talent experiences to long-term hiring, development, and retention goals, and that these programs serve as strategic pipelines into key roles

Oversee the orientation and onboarding process globally, ensuring a positive employee experience, strong early engagement, and effective ramp-up during the first 90 days. Collaborate with HRBPs, hiring managers, and local HR to standardize core onboarding elements while allowing local customization

Build a coherent learning architecture that balances enterprise-wide programs with region-specific offerings (U.S., Mexico, Europe), using a blended approach (classroom, virtual, on-the-job, digital)

Establish standards for program design, facilitation quality, and participant experience; oversee vendor selection and management for leadership development, assessments, coaching, and digital learning platforms

Define and manage key metrics and dashboards to evaluate the impact of talent development initiatives (e.g., participation, capability building, readiness/bench strength, promotion rates, internal mobility, retention of key and high-potential talent)

Use data and employee insights (e.g., engagement results, 360 feedback, program evaluations) to refine programs and shape strategic recommendations to executive leadership

Stay abreast of latest developments in talent management and development, including talent retention, leadership and employee development, organization effectiveness, succession practices, and employee engagement

Qualification

Talent ManagementLearning & DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentTraining Needs AssessmentGlobal MindsetInfluence & CollaborationDesign & InnovationData-DrivenExecution & OwnershipChange LeadershipLearning TechnologiesAssessment ToolsCoaching FrameworksStrategic ThinkingFacilitation SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field required

8–12+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related HR disciplines

Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership, management, and broad-based development programs across multiple audiences and levels

Experience operating in a global or multi-region context, with the ability to adapt programs across cultures and locations

Proven track record partnering with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to drive strategic talent initiatives, including talent planning, succession, and career pathing

Deep knowledge of leadership development, learning design, adult learning principles, talent management, and competency frameworks

Strong facilitation and presentation skills; comfortable working with senior executives and global audiences

Ability to conduct training needs assessments, design solutions, and measure effectiveness

Proficiency with learning technologies, assessment tools, and coaching/feedback frameworks

Preferred

Master's degree in Organizational Development, HR, Adult Learning, or MBA preferred

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technology-enabled businesses—and in environments spanning both plant operations and corporate/functional teams—is strongly preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options