Director - Talent Management

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Global Talent Management Director is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent strategies to build organizational alignment and capabilities, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of growth. This role focuses on optimizing talent identification, development, and processes globally, ensuring the organization remains competitive in an evolving business landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Talent Management

• Design and implement a global talent management strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and drives business success.
• Lead the development of frameworks for talent identification, assessment, and development.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify and manage enterprise critical roles and incumbent talent.
• Establish best practices for high-potential programs and talent reviews.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning

• Manage the Enterprise Talent Review process, inclusive of succession and high-potential identification.
• Create and oversee leadership development initiatives to ensure a robust leadership pipeline.
• Monitor the effectiveness of talent development programs and adjust as needed.

Talent & Development Partnering

• Develop and execute soft skill training plans for assigned functions.
• Support functional talent review processes.
• Partner with HR leaders to solicit nominations for development initiatives and programs.

Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track key global talent management metrics, including succession adherence, internal mobility rates, and leadership diversity.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the executive team to support talent-related decision-making.

Indirect Team Leadership

• Coach and develop a team of two peers to execute talent management strategies effectively.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture based upon Xylem’s High-Impact behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in HR, with at least 5 years leading a talent management and leadership development function.
• Experience working in a global company and leading enterprise programs.
• Proven expertise in succession planning, talent management and leadership development.
• Deep understanding of global workforce trends and cultural differences.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate and address talent needs aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Leadership: Skilled in guiding, mentoring, and inspiring a team.
• Change Agent: Capable of leading organizational change initiatives to enhance talent programs.
• DEI Champion: Strong advocate for inclusive talent management practices.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in interpreting data and translating insights into actionable strategies.

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.