Head of Talent Management & Development

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Talent Development DirectorJob DescriptionBrooks is seeking a Director-level Talent Development leader to translate enterprise talent, culture, and leadership priorities into a practical operating plan that strengthens leadership capability, improves execution discipline, and embeds Brooks’ High Performance Culture into how leaders manage the business. Partner with executive leadership, HR business partners, and business leaders to improve OKR quality, leadership routines, development planning, talent reviews, manager effectiveness, and accountability. Own the talent development roadmap and execution routines needed to deliver measurable improvement in leadership effectiveness and business execution. Key Responsibilities Talent Development Strategy & Operating Plan Translate enterprise priorities into annual and quarterly operating plans with clear workstreams, owners, milestones, success measures, and governance routines. Set and manage the talent development roadmap for HPC adoption, leadership capability, OKR discipline, development planning, talent reviews, and performance enablement. Build scalable tools, playbooks, sessions, templates, and routines that improve execution discipline, coaching quality, and manager consistency. Leadership, Culture & Performance Enablement Embed HPC behaviors into leadership routines, performance conversations, talent processes, development plans, and team operating rhythms. Strengthen OKR quality by improving focus, clarity, measurable outcomes, alignment, and follow-through. Partner with HR and business leaders to identify leadership, performance, accountability, or behavior gaps and convert them into targeted interventions. Program Leadership & Governance Establish a regular governance cadence for roadmap reviews, OKR quality reviews, talent review follow-up, development plan progress, and leadership routine adoption. Use data and feedback to identify risks, assess progress, and adjust priorities, tools, routines, or interventions. Business Partnership & Change Leadership Serve as a trusted partner to HR and business leaders by translating talent and culture expectations into practical business execution. Influence across functions by aligning stakeholders, clarifying trade-offs, resolving barriers, and escalating risks appropriately. What Success Looks Like A clear annual and quarterly talent development operating plan is in place, with visible owners, milestones, governance routines, and measurable outcomes. Brooks has a more consistent management system for leadership routines, OKR discipline, accountability, development planning, and talent review follow-up. HPC expectations are embedded into practical leader behaviors, performance conversations, team routines, and talent processes. Talent development tools and routines are practical, scalable, and used by HR business partners and business leaders without constant central intervention. Senior leadership has clearer visibility into leadership capability themes, execution risks, adoption progress, and recommended actions. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, performance enablement, HR strategy, or a related discipline. Success leading enterprise-wide or function-wide talent, culture, performance, or leadership initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations. Strong knowledge of OKRs, performance management, leadership development, talent review, succession planning, engagement, and behavior-based culture frameworks. Strong facilitation, communication, coaching, stakeholder management, and data-informed decision-making skills. The role turns enterprise talent and culture priorities into a practical operating system that changes how leaders manage, execute, and develop people. Success depends on improving leadership discipline, OKR quality, accountability, and adoption of Brooks’ High Performance Culture in everyday management routines. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance401(k) PlanExempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. 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