Group Talent Manager

Location: Bülach, Switzerland

We would like to announce a job opportunity for the position of Group Talent Manager at Vetropack Group. We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic team on a temporary 12-month contract, as a replacement during maternity leave.

Position overview:

The Talent Manager is responsible for overseeing and guiding all aspects of talent identification, development, and succession planning within the organization. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company has a robust pipeline of talent ready to take on critical positions, as well as in fostering the growth and development of high-potential employees. The Talent Management Lead will work closely with senior leadership, HR teams, and other stakeholders to design and implement talent management strategies that align with the organization's goals and values.

Key responsibilities:

Talent Identification and Development:
You will be responsible for identifying high-potential individuals within the organization and designing development programs that help them grow more quickly. This includes creating actionable development plans for each talent and ensuring that their managers are actively involved and supportive throughout their development journey.

Career and Succession Planning:
In this task, you will identify critical roles within the company and make sure there are deputies or successors in place for these positions. You will conduct regular reviews of succession plans to ensure the organization is prepared for any changes. You will also work closely with senior leadership to validate promotions for senior roles, making sure they align with the organization's leadership competencies.

Coaching and Talent Assessment:
Your role involves defining and implementing coaching programs for selected individuals, using the right tools and partners. You will develop and maintain tools to objectively assess talent, regularly providing feedback to senior management. You will also meet frequently with identified talents to support them through their development plans, assess their progress and readiness, and build strong relationships with them.

Leadership Competency Mapping:
A leadership competency framework is developed to align with the company’s strategic goals. Part of your job will be to engage business leaders to gain their commitment to this framework and ensure it is implemented across the organization. You will also evaluate leaders and talents against these competencies and provide constructive feedback and development recommendations.

Budget Management:
You will be tasked with proposing and managing the budget for all talent management initiatives. This involves making sure resources are allocated effectively to support the organization’s strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
In this area, you will collaborate with the Communications team to develop a strategy that informs employees about the Talent Management function and aligns internal branding with its vision. You will also train local HR teams on best practices to ensure consistency across the organization and maintain regular communication with senior leaders to understand their priorities and keep them informed about Talent Management activities.

Talent and Organization Reviews (TOR):
You will lead and continuously improve the Talent and Organization Review (TOR) process at the senior level in collaboration with the CHRO and CEO. This includes preparing and organizing the agenda for the Executive Leadership Team to ensure effective TOR meetings. You will also ensure local TORs are conducted properly and, ideally, participate in or coordinate these reviews to achieve successful outcomes.

Expert Career Path Development:
Your role here involves identifying experts within the organization and defining clear career paths for them. You will develop strategies to retain these experts, recognize their value, and encourage them to share their knowledge.

Vision and Strategy for Talent Management:
You will be responsible for defining the vision and long-term strategy for the Talent Management function, making sure it aligns with the company's overall objectives. This includes setting, measuring, and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of Talent Management initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Background in an industrial company.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an international company and with cross-functional teams.

Why join our team

• With us, you will work on an international level. As you probably already know, Vetropack works in numerous countries across Europe. Be prepared to make many multicultural connections and work with plenty of interesting people.
• This position will require a certain degree of travel. You will also be able to see a country or two along the way.
• Numerous chances for development. Our company invests a lot in the education of our employees, both inside and outside of the company. We recently integrated a new LMS into our company.
• Join us and be prepared to make friends for life. 

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience and qualifications. Details regarding salary, benefits, and other employment-related information will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your updated resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role though Vetropack Career Site. Job posting is open September 27th 2024.

Selection Process:

The selection process will include a review of applications, interviews, and possibly assessments or presentations, as determined by the hiring team. We will contact only the shortlisted candidates for further evaluation.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

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More details about Vetropack Group looking for https://www.vetropack.com/en/

Look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our Vetropack family.