Benjamin Allen

About Benjamin Allen

I’m a talent management and organizational development leader focused on building clear, scalable systems that help organizations develop leaders, manage performance, and make better people decisions.My work sits at the intersection of strategy, behavior, and execution—designing enterprise talent frameworks that translate what a company values into practical expectations, consistent processes, and actionable development for leaders at every level.Currently, I lead enterprise talent management at American Axle & Manufacturing, where I’ve architected an integrated system connecting-Enterprise and role‑based competencies-Performance management and accountability-Development planning and leadership growth-Talent reviews, succession, and analyticsThe goal is simple: clarity, consistency, and fairness—so leaders know what good looks like, employees understand how to grow, and the organization can build capability at scale.Previously, I’ve led and scaled global leadership, culture, and early‑career programs at General Motors and Meta, including executive education, rotational development, mentoring, and career growth initiatives. Across industries, my focus has remained consistent: move talent management from isolated programs to cohesive systems that actually change behavior.I’m known for-Translating complex concepts into language leaders can use-Designing frameworks that scale globally without losing practicality-Partnering across HR, business leaders, and HRIS to embed talent practices into how work really gets doneI believe strong talent systems don’t add bureaucracy—they create freedom by making expectations clear and development intentional.

Experience

1. Manager, Talent and Organizational Development

   AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

   Nov 2021 — Present

Education

• Pepperdine University

  Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

• Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

  Masters, Business Administration with concentration in Leadership and Organizational Change

Skills

• Training
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• Problem Solving
• Business Planning
• Futuristic
• Social Media
• Non-Profits
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Early Career Development
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Business Strategy
• Maximizer
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Highly Adaptable
• Organizational Development
• Change Management