Talent Development Manager

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Position Overview

The Talent Development Manager plays a critical role in designing and delivering development experiences that build capability, accelerate readiness, and support Copeland's evolving talent needs. Reporting to the Director, Talent & Performance, this role is responsible for translating talent strategies into practical, innovative, and impactful development solutions.

This role supports Early Career Program Development, including Internship, Apprenticeship, and the Accelerate Early Career Development Program, and also contributes to other Talent Development initiatives across Copeland.

This position is ideal for a hands-on talent development professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation-bringing modern learning approaches, including AI-enabled solutions, to support a skills-based and future-ready workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

EARLY CAREER PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY

• Program Design & Implementation:

Partner with the Talent Development Senior Manager - Early Career to design, refine, and implement development components for Copeland's Early Career Programs. This includes onboarding experiences, learning journeys, rotation enablement, mentoring structures, and cohort-based learning.

• Development Curriculum & Learning Journeys:

Build and maintain structured learning paths aligned to program milestones, functional needs, and enterprise capabilities.

• Facilitation & Learning Delivery:

Facilitate workshops, learning labs, and cohort sessions as needed, partnering with internal leaders and external facilitators to deliver high-impact learning experiences.

• Program Operations & Continuous Improvement:

Manage program logistics, learning schedules, participant communications, and evaluation processes. Gather feedback and data to assess effectiveness and continuously improve development offerings.

• Stakeholder Partnership:

Collaborate closely with business leaders and HR partners to ensure development activities are aligned with business priorities and participant needs.

• Future Skills Strategy: Identify emerging skill requirements and help to develop strategies to upskill and reskill talent, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry trends.

OTHER TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

• Enterprise Development Support:

Partner with Talent & Organizational Effectiveness (T&OE), HR, and business leaders to support a broad range of development and education needs across Copeland including leadership development, performance management enablement, culture activation, and functional capability building.

• Learning Solutions Design:

Translate business and talent priorities into practical development solutions by designing blended learning experiences, toolkits, and presentations, leveraging best practices in adult learning, modern learning design, and emerging technologies.

• Facilitation & Enablement:

Design and facilitate learning labs, workshops, and leader enablement sessions, including the development of facilitation guides, toolkits, and presentation materials tied to performance, development planning, and culture activation.

• Innovation & Future-Focused Development:

Explore and apply innovative, AI-enabled learning solutions to enhance development experiences, personalize learning, improve scalability, and support Copeland's evolution toward a skills-based organization. Stay informed on emerging workforce trends and integrate relevant insights into development offerings.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, or a related HR discipline
• Proven experience designing and implementing blended development programs in a complex or multi-region organization
• Knowledge of emerging trends in talent development, future skills, and the future of work.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and apply insights for improvement

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting development for Commercial (Sales), Engineering and other business
• Experience supporting Early Career, rotational, or emerging leader programs
• Exposure to global or multi-regional talent development initiatives
• Familiarity with AI-enabled learning tools, skills frameworks, or workforce analytics

Core Competencies

• Learning Agility: Quickly adapts to new concepts, tools, and workforce trends and applies them in practical ways
• Program Execution Excellence: Delivers high-quality development solutions with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Collaboration & Partnership: Builds trusted relationships and works effectively across HR, T&OE, and the business
• Customer Focus: Designs development experiences with the learner and business in mind
• Innovation: Brings curiosity and creativity to learning design, including the use of AI and emerging technologies

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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