Director, Talent & Org Effectiveness

Job Description

We are seeking a Director of Talent Management to design and lead strategies that elevate our workforce, strengthen leadership capability, and foster a culture of performance and growth. This role will oversee the full spectrum of talent management, from succession planning and leadership development to performance management, engagement, and career mobility. The Director will serve as a trusted partner to the business, aligning people’s strategies with organizational goals and ensuring that TERREPOWER remains a place where employees can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

This is a high‑visibility, strategic role that will directly influence the success of our business transformation and growth initiatives by ensuring that TERREPOWER has the right people in the right roles, today and in the future.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent strategy encompassing succession planning, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, and career mobility, ensuring alignment with TERREPOWER’s growth objectives.
• Build and deliver leadership programs that identify, develop, and advance high‑potential employees to strengthen the company’s future leadership pipeline.
• Oversee and guide the Talent Acquisition team, driving innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding, and streamlined hiring processes to attract top talent across corporate and manufacturing functions.
• Design and manage performance management systems, employee engagement initiatives, and recognition programs to foster a high‑performance, inclusive culture.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs, align recruiting and development strategies, and ensure talent pipelines meet future business demands.
• Lead organizational change initiatives by embedding new talent processes, systems, and programs across TERREPOWER’s operations.
• Leverage HRIS, analytics, and talent dashboards to track KPIs such as retention, internal mobility, quality‑of‑hire, and leadership readiness, providing actionable insights to executives.
• Collaborate with HR Managers, Operations, Finance, and leadership to ensure talent strategies are integrated into overall business planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, or Organizational Development, including leadership‑level responsibility.
• Proven success implementing talent strategies (performance management, leadership programs, succession planning, and recruiting initiatives).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross‑functional HR teams, including Talent Acquisition.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executives and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Skilled in talent analytics, workforce planning, and leveraging HR metrics to drive decisions.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ERP systems, specifically Oracle HCM, along with advanced Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience designing or optimizing processes across the full talent lifecycle (recruitment through retention).
• Preferred certifications: SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets. Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.

Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling – addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. Our engineering team pioneered solutions to extend EV battery life, pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation. Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would potentially go into landfills by 2035, our team searched for an…