Talent Development Partner, Europe

The Talent Development Partner, Europe plays a pivotal role in leading and executing talent management and learning & development (L&D) initiatives across the European and Asia-Pacific regions. This position reports to the Head of Talent and Organizational Development and is an integrated member of the global Talent & Organizational Development team. The Partner will champion a culture of continuous learning and growth, collaborating with regional and global HR colleagues to ensure alignment and leverage global resources in the execution of local talent initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Talent & L&D Delivery: Conduct and manage regional succession planning and talent review processes, collaborating with leaders to identify critical roles and address succession gaps. Plan and facilitate impactful regional L&D programs, including leadership development initiatives, staying current with industry trends to bring innovative solutions.

Individual Development & Data-Driven Insights: Partner with managers to support the creation and monitoring of individual development plans for high-potential talent. Leverage talent data to identify trends, skill gaps, and inform localized, data-driven talent strategies.

Needs Assessment & Solutioning: Gather feedback and conduct assessments to understand specific talent and development needs across different markets, proposing and implementing relevant solutions.

Program Administration & Vendor Management: Manage the logistics and administration of regional training sessions and development activities, partnering effectively with internal and external facilitators and vendors.

Global Integration & Collaboration: Act as a key contributor within the global Talent & Organizational Development team, sharing insights and contributing to enterprise-wide talent and L&D initiatives and projects. Work in close partnership with other regional HR specialists to share best practices.

Culture: Actively promote a development culture by effectively communicating development opportunities and championing a growth mindset.

Compliance: Ensure all talent and L&D initiatives comply with local labor laws and cultural considerations, adapting global frameworks as needed.

Skills and Experience

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in HR, talent management, or learning & development. Experience in a multi-geography organization is an asset.

Talent & L&D Expertise: A passion for continuous learning and a knack for staying current on innovative talent and employee development trends. Proven ability to coordinate, administer, and lead regional training programs and talent initiatives.

Communication & Facilitation: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. A skilled facilitator who can inspire, mentor, influence, provide feedback, and ask insightful questions across all employee levels.

Data Acumen: Ability to collect, organize, and interpret HR and talent data to inform decisions and support strategic partnerships.

Regional & Cultural Awareness: A strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices across different regions, enabling effective cross-cultural programming.

Collaborative & Adaptable: A highly collaborative team player who excels at building relationships across functions and regions. Adaptable, agile, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.