Talent Development Director

Talent Development Partner

Reporting to the Chief People Officer and partnering with the HR team and business leaders, this hands-on Talent Development individual contributor supports Brooks' High Performance Culture (HPC) and people priorities through practical programs, tools, and follow-through. This role is focused on execution, helping turn priorities into clear actions, consistent practices, and measurable progress across teams.

This role serves as a strong individual contributor who helps turn plans into action. The focus is on supporting leadership capability, improving performance practices (including OKRs), and reinforcing HPC behaviors through day-to-day tools, routines, and follow-up. Success is defined by steady adoption, improved clarity, and reliable execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support adoption of HPC behaviors by incorporating them into team routines, performance conversations, and day-to-day ways of working.
• Help improve OKR quality by reviewing draft goals, identifying gaps, and partnering with leaders and teams to strengthen focus, clarity, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with the HR team and business leaders to identify capability, performance, or behavior gaps and support targeted actions to address them.
• Develop and deliver practical tools, workshops, and team resources that strengthen execution discipline and accountability.
• Provide practical guidance and coaching support to managers and team leads using actionable feedback tied to real work and business priorities.
• Track adoption and progress through a small set of practical metrics (for example, OKR quality, participation, and feedback trends) and share insights to inform adjustments.
• Help reinforce key people priorities by coordinating follow-through, maintaining momentum on agreed actions, and supporting consistency across teams.

Professional Experience

• Experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, learning, or HR programs with clear responsibility for implementation and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of OKRs, performance management, and leadership development practices.
• Experience partnering with managers and teams through tools, coaching support, or processes that improve execution, clarity, and accountability.
• Comfort working in fast-moving environments where priorities can shift and strong organization is important.

Personal Characteristics

• Practical and organized team member with sound judgment and a clear understanding of how work gets done.
• Bias for action and follow-through; able to move work forward with consistency and attention to detail.
• Comfortable raising questions, surfacing issues, and helping others stay aligned and accountable.
• Hands-on and adaptable; willing to build, test, adjust, and improve processes as needed.
• Clear communicator who can provide practical guidance and feedback in a supportive, business-focused way.
• Steady, reliable, and focused on outcomes without unnecessary complexity.
• Builds trust through consistency, responsiveness, and quality follow-through.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field desired (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in talent development, organizational effectiveness, learning, or HR programs with direct responsibility for execution and implementation
• Hands-on experience supporting performance management practices (e.g., OKRs or similar goal-setting frameworks)
• Experience supporting or embedding leadership behaviors, culture frameworks, or high-performance models (e.g., High Performance Culture / HPC) into day-to-day ways of working
• Proven experience partnering with managers and teams to improve execution, accountability, and team effectiveness

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $94,280.13 USD to $127,555.47 USD

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.

Work Location & Flexibility At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

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. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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