Talent Development Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Talent Management professional to provide interim leadership and support during a maternity leave coverage period. This role will focus on driving key talent initiatives, ensuring continuity of programs, and partnering with stakeholders to maintain a high-performing, engaged workforce.

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Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy Execution: Independently manage ongoing global talent management initiatives linked to the Global Talent Management & Development framework, such as talent and succession planning, and performance management.

• Program Management: Ensure continuity of existing programs and projects; own day-to-day program operations, surface risks early, resolve blockers, and brief leadership on progress and decisions required.

• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and drive talent management priorities.

• Executive & Board Communications: Support the creation of executive- and board-ready talent profiles and presentation decks that connect talent insights to business implications, options, and clear asks.

• Change Management: Assist in communication and adoption of talent programs.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, HR Business Partnering, or Organizational Development required, preferably in a global context.

• Strategic and execution focus: Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution to deliver tangible results under pressure.

• Program management: Proven experience designing, implementing, and refining key talent management programs.

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets and use insights to drive business decisions.

• Communication and influence: Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to executive leadership.

• Adaptability: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Workday experience preferred