Director, Global Talent - Alpharetta, GA

Director, Global Talent - Alpharetta, GA

Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things: Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do; Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation; Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world. At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.
Employment for customer facing roles is contingent upon your ability to satisfy all vendor credentialing requirements. If you are unable to be credentialed, Avanos reserves the right to withdraw your employment offer or end your employment. If you require a medical or religious accommodation from these requirements or if you would like to understand more about these requirements, please advise HR so that we can provide additional information and if needed, we can explore any needed accommodation(s).
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of Global Talent plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing talent strategies that enable organizational growth, innovation, and compliance in a fast-paced medical device environment. This individual will lead the design and delivery of global talent acquisition, global talent development, and workforce planning programs that attract, retain, and grow top-tier talent across the company. This hybrid role is based in Alpharetta and requires three days per week in the office.
Talent Strategy & Leadership

Develop and lead a comprehensive global talent strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements of the medical device industry. Partner with senior leadership and HR Business Partners to forecast talent needs and design scalable programs for talent acquisition, internal mobility, and succession planning. Drive a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Talent Acquisition

Lead the global talent acquisition function, ensuring the recruitment of high-quality candidates in a competitive and specialized labor market. Oversee employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the medical device space. Implement metrics and analytics to measure hiring effectiveness and optimize recruitment processes.
Talent Development & Learning

Oversee the design and implementation of leadership development, career pathing, and high-potential programs. Ensure continuous learning opportunities to support compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO), innovation, and employee engagement. Champion a culture of feedback, coaching, and growth.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Integrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies into all talent practices. Support initiatives that foster a diverse pipeline and inclusive culture.
Workforce Planning & Organizational Design

Collaborate with Finance and Operations to lead workforce planning and talent analytics. Support organizational design initiatives that improve scalability and operational efficiency.
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

Ensure talent programs are compliant with relevant employment laws and medical device regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485). Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs to align talent programs with industry standards.
Your Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR or talent management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated success in leading talent acquisition and development in high-growth or complex environments. Strong understanding of workforce compliance and regulatory environments (e.g., FDA, ISO). Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. Data-driven with experience using analytics to drive talent decisions.
Preferred: Experience in the medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare sector is highly preferred. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent Certifications in talent development or coaching (e.g., ATD, ICF) are a plus