People Development Lead

People Development Lead Job Category: Human Resources Requisition Number: PEOPL001325 Posting Details Posted: December 10, 2025 Full-Time On-site LocationsShowing 1 location Mcdonough, GA 30253, USA Job Details Description ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability. What Can You Expect From ALPLA Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits Child Care Benefits Dependent Care Cost Savings Program Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan Medical, dental, vision plan Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA Paid vacation; paid holidays What You Will Enjoy Doing Main Responsibilities: Program Design & Delivery • Design, secure, adapt, and deliver people development programs aligned with business and talent needs. • Facilitate engaging learning sessions (virtual and in-person), including leadership journeys, onboarding, and skill-building workshops. Coaching & Development Support • Provide coaching and development support to people leaders and high-potential employees. • Co-facilitate or design team effectiveness workshops as requested (e.g., for cross-functional or intact teams). • Collaborate with managers and HR partners to activate and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Performance Management • Partner with HR and leaders to strengthen the performance management process through tools, training, and coaching. • Support talent alignment, goal setting, and feedback practices to foster a culture of accountability and growth. Talent Development & Succession • Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning sessions with leaders and HRBPs. • Translate talent insights into actionable development plans and pathways for critical roles and emerging leaders. • Collaborate with HR and managers to activate development actions and plans stemming from talent reviews Change & Transformation • Support change initiatives using Prosci/ADKAR tools and language in partnership with HR and leadership. • Help leaders and teams build change readiness through communication, training, and facilitation. Vendor Management • Partner with internal stakeholders to assess development needs and source best-fit external vendors or platforms. • Oversee vendor performance, ensuring alignment to scope, quality standards, and ALPLA’s learning culture. Measurement & Culture Building • Track program participation, feedback, and outcomes to measure effectiveness. • Recommend improvements based on business impact and learner input. • Partner with HR and leaders to foster a learning culture rooted in curiosity, reflection, and growth mindset. What Makes You Great Required Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred). 3–5+ years of experience in learning & development, talent development, or related role. Proven ability to design and facilitate adult learning programs. Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills across all levels. Experience with learning platforms, assessments, or coaching tools. Preferred Coaching certification or people coaching experience. Change Management certification – Prosci preferred. Experience supporting leadership development in manufacturing or multi-site environments. Familiarity with succession planning and high-potential development. Knowledge of instructional design principles or adult learning theory. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds The noise level in the work environment is usually low It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #salary #SVC #MCD ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.