Job Title:
Location: Flexible within Europe. Preferred locations include Madrid, Paris, London, Düsseldorf, or Hamburg.
Reporting to: VP, Global Talent Management / Chief Human Resources Officer
Scope: Pan-European
🎯 Mission
As our Talent Development Director for Europe, your mission is to architect and execute a world-class talent strategy that empowers our employees to grow, our leaders to excel, and our organization to thrive. You will be the visionary force behind creating a culture of continuous learning and high performance across our diverse European markets. By designing and implementing impactful programs for leadership development, performance management, and career mobility, you will ensure we are not just hiring the best talent, but also building it from within.
💼 Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision:
- Develop and own the comprehensive talent development strategy for Europe, ensuring tight alignment with regional business objectives and global HR priorities.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior business leaders and HR Business Partners, diagnosing organizational needs and co-creating solutions to build critical capabilities.
- Utilize data analytics and talent insights to measure program effectiveness, identify future skill gaps, and forecast leadership needs.
- Leadership & High-Potential Development:
- Design, implement, and scale a suite of leadership development programs targeting all levels, from emerging leaders to senior executives.
- Oversee the identification, assessment, and development of high-potential employees, managing succession planning for critical roles across the region.
- Champion a coaching and feedback culture, equipping managers with the skills and tools to effectively develop their teams.
- Performance & Career Management:
- Evolve and manage our European performance management framework, shifting the focus from annual reviews to continuous feedback, goal alignment (OKRs/KPIs), and meaningful development conversations.
- Create clear and compelling career pathways and mobility frameworks that enable employees to visualize and actively pursue growth opportunities within the company.
- Integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into all talent processes to ensure fair development opportunities for everyone.
- Learning & Capability Building:
- Oversee the learning and development ecosystem for Europe, including digital learning platforms (LMS/LXP), content curation, and blended learning solutions.
- Partner with subject matter experts to design and deliver targeted training initiatives that address specific business challenges and build functional expertise.
- Foster a self-directed learning environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their professional growth.
📌 Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Leadership Development, or Learning & Development, with at least 3-5 years in a strategic leadership role with regional (European) scope.
- Strategic & Business Acumen: Proven ability to translate business strategy into impactful talent initiatives. You think commercially and can demonstrate the ROI of talent development programs.
- Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise across the talent lifecycle, including leadership development, performance management, succession planning, organizational design, and learning technologies.
- Cross-Cultural Leadership: Significant experience working across diverse European cultures and legal frameworks. You are adept at creating programs that are both globally consistent and locally relevant.
- Influencing Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. You can build credibility and influence at all levels, from the C-suite to individual contributors.
- Mindset: A modern, agile, and data-driven approach. You are a systems-thinker who is passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences.
- Languages: Fluent in English is essential. Proficiency in another major European language (e.g., German, French, Spanish) is a strong asset.
- Logistics: Willingness to travel across Europe as needed (approx. 20-25%).
🌟 What We Offer
- A Seat at the Table: A highly visible, strategic role with the autonomy to shape the future of talent at our company in Europe.
- Impact and Purpose: The opportunity to directly influence business success by building the capabilities of our most valuable asset—our people.
- Competitive Rewards: A comprehensive compensation package, including performance incentives and robust benefits.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a forward-thinking global HR team in a dynamic, international environment.
- Growth and Development: We practice what we preach—investing in your own professional growth and career journey.
