Regional Talent Partner (Director) North America

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Chicago (IL), United States

The Regional Talent Partner (Director) is a strategic partner responsible for driving the design and execution of talent and organisational development initiatives across the region. Reporting solidly to the Regional HR Leader and with a dotted reporting line to the VP Talent & OD, this role ensures alignment of regional talent strategies with both business priorities and global Talent & OD frameworks.

The Regional Talent Partner collaborates closely with business leaders, HR BPs, and Centers of Excellence to build leadership capability, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support workforce planning tailored to the unique dynamics of the region. By acting as a trusted advisor and change agent, this role plays a critical role in embedding a culture of continuous development and high performance that accelerates business growth and operational excellence.

In this role, you will be in charge of:

Regional Talent Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement talent and organizational development strategies aligned with regional business priorities and global Talent & OD frameworks.
• Collaborate with the Regional Business Lead and MDs to identify critical talent needs and capability gaps within the region.

Leadership Development & Capability Building

• Design and deliver leadership development programs tailored to the regional context, fostering a pipeline of high-potential leaders.
• Partner with CoEs to adapt and localize leadership and talent development initiatives.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management

• Support organizational design, transformation, M&A and change initiatives within the region to enhance agility, performance, and employee engagement.
• Act as a change agent, facilitating the adoption of new ways of working and cultural transformation aligned with Sonova's values.

Workforce Planning & Talent Review

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to conduct workforce planning and talent reviews, ensuring readiness to meet current and future business demands.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on regional talent analytics and market trends.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with regional business leaders, HR teams, and global Talent & OD Centers of Excellence to ensure alignment and effective delivery of talent initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Business Lead and VP Talent & OD on talent and organizational development matters.

Talent Programs & Initiatives

• Lead the regional execution of key talent programs, including succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement based on feedback and data.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure compliance with global Talent & OD policies and governance/legal standards within the region.
• Provide regular updates and reports on regional talent and organizational development activities to senior leadership.

Your background:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnering, with significant exposure to regional leadership roles in matrixed, multi-country environments.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and align talent and organizational development strategies with regional business priorities, particularly within sales-driven or commercial organizations.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development and capability-building programs tailored to diverse regional contexts.
• Proven track record supporting organizational design, change initiatives, and cultural transformation to enhance agility and performance.
• Skilled in workforce planning, talent review processes, and leveraging talent analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across business leaders, HR teams, and global Centers of Excellence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and fostering collaboration across regions and functions.
• Understanding of regional market dynamics, talent trends, and cultural nuances within North America
• Experience managing multiple talent and organizational development initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and impact
• Comfortable using HRIS systems (SuccessFactors), talent management platforms, and data analytics tools to support talent strategies and reporting.

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

What we offer :

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
  
  
  
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
  
  
  
  
  
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between $162,000 - $220,000. This role is also bonus-eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.