Increasingly complex business environments require organizations to adapt and respond to changing dynamics with agility and precision. Talent Development supports organizational effectiveness and adaptability by applying a systemic approach to Organization Development (OD) that aligns key interdependencies across the organization with our evolving business landscape.
Position Summary:
The Senior Consultant-Talent & OD will design and deliver custom development programs and solutions that link business strategies to individual and organization performance. In this role, you will evaluate business needs and leverage data-driven insights to determine organizational learning and capability requirements. The successful candidate will apply human-centered design principles and knowledge of organization development models and frameworks to create programs that build associate and organizational capability.
The candidate will be expected to understand Penske's business model, cultivate internal partnerships, and collaborate across functions to design solutions that optimize performance. This role offers the opportunity to manage development initiatives at scale and requires close partnership with business leaders and human resources partners. The ideal candidate will be passionate and experienced in organization development, learning design and evaluation, adult development, and facilitation.
This position is highly preferred to be based out of our corporate offices in Green Hills/Reading, PA and will consider remote if necessary. Highly qualified candidates may be considered with an understanding there will be frequent travel to our corporate office.
Major Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate development programs and initiatives that link business strategies to individual and organization performance
* Leverage advanced facilitation skills and techniques to meet participants where they are and provide a holistic development experience that builds human and organizational capability
* Conduct necessary needs assessments to determine organizational learning and capability requirements
* Develop relationships with key business partners and subject matter experts to conduct needs assessments, applying professional ISD & OD frameworks
* Responsible for engaging and managing critical stakeholder relationships
* Other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in related area of study (i.e., OD, HR, I/O Psychology) or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree preferred.
* 2+ years of Adult Learning & Development experience required
* Excellent communication and project and program management skills required
* Professional certifications and qualifications within Leadership & Organization Development preferred
* Subject matter expertise in program design & facilitation
* Strong professional presence and interpersonal skills; quickly garners credibility with senior executives as well as associates at all levels of the organization
* Self-directed, problem-solver who works well in ambiguous and complex organization processes and systems; must have knowledge of group dynamics
* Candidate must consistently demonstrate successful performance against Penske's leadership Behaviors at the level of leadership for which they seek candidacy
* Sincere hunger and curiosity for continuous learning and development
* Deep personal humility and strong professional will
* Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite of products and learning technologies
* Safeguards integrity and confidentiality of organizational and associate data and information to the highest standards
* Respects and ensures intellectual property rights and privileges are consistently safeguarded
* Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
* Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
In Talent Development, we:
* Grow leaders at all levels of the organization
* Honor the wholeness of the human experience
* Explore multiple perspectives with inclusion and humility
* Stay connected to meaning and purpose
* Develop ourselves
* Stay curious and humble
* Stay in condition to make a difference everyday
Physical Requirements:
* The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
* While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Human Resources
Job Family: Human Resources
Address: 100 Kachel Boulevard
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2409561