Air Products · 12 hours ago
Early Talent - Regional Program Lead (North America)
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAir Products is a leading industrial gas company focused on energy and environmental sustainability. The Early Talent – Regional Program Lead (North America) is responsible for managing early talent programs, ensuring alignment with business needs, driving program execution, and fostering relationships to develop a future-ready workforce.
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Responsibilities
Leads the delivery of emerging programs, including the onboarding and induction processes for participants, as well as providing ongoing support throughout their experience
Collaborates closely with Talent Acquisition to facilitate recruitment activities and strengthen the talent pipeline
Assesses key performance indicators for the programs and regularly reports progress and outcomes to global leadership
Partners with the Global Early Careers Lead and business leaders to continually reassess and update the program design, ensuring it remains aligned with changing business strategies, workforce requirements, and skill demands
Benchmarks program practices against industry standards and incorporates emerging trends to keep the program relevant
Facilitates strategic discussions with business and HR leaders, ensuring there is a strong connection between workforce planning and early talent initiatives
Serves as the primary liaison with business sponsors, ensuring program objectives are closely matched with local workforce needs
Advocates for the program within the organization, promoting participant advancement and visibility
Develops clear and effective feedback channels with sponsors and participants to identify skill gaps and support future talent planning
Ensures that all program activities are conducted in compliance with applicable labor laws and in accordance with regional standards
Adapts global standards and procedures to meet the operational realities of the North American region
Integrates strategies for career development, engagement, and retention into the early talent experience
Supports the growth of participants through mentorship, coaching, and providing exposure to different areas of the business
Qualification
Required
Demonstrable experience in program management, talent acquisition, or human resources within a large, matrixed organization
Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with business leaders, universities, and external organizations
Experience with program evaluation, benchmarking, and implementing continuous improvements
Knowledge of local labor laws and cultural norms
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
Affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans
100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment
Company
Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a leading industrial gases company serving >250,000 customers across 50 countries.
Founded in 1940
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eduardo Menezes
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Galovich
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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