Regional Talent Development Expert (Learning and Development Expert)

Role & responsibilities

• Execute the Talent Development strategy for the region in alignment with the Global Talent Development strategy
• Serve as the regional resource and subject matter expert to identify, develop, deliver, and measure learning and development opportunities as well as expert for assessing, developing and motivating talent collaborating with the regional HR operations.
• Translate global development programs to the region to ensure effective regional talent development
• Partner with business leaders and HR to effectively identify strategic learning & development needs in the region and most effective learning and development solutions for individuals and complete organizations
• Implement evaluation techniques to ensure learnings are resonating and making an impact
• Coordinate regional internal trainer network and build capability and skills to support the regional Talent Development strategy
• Drive the Performance & Development cycle in-region
• Serve as a partner to the assigned Regional Functional / Business Leader (and their Local HR Partner) to develop and execute their respective talent strategy in the region
• Work with mid-level management to identify the talent gaps to meet goals and retain critical talent
• Facilitate annual talent processes for the function/business in your region
• Develop regional talent insights and share these at global level to ensure overall organization development
• Drive organizational development for assigned regional function/business by designing and delivering talent development solutions in alignment with business strategy and learner expectations in mind using an effective mix of internal and external solutions
• Manage and prioritize multiple team-based projects. Leverage strong project management and influencing skills to achieve business results
• Provide coaching and support to key functional/business leaders in the creation of robust individual development plans that meet succession, retention and career progression needs
• Ensure an ongoing process exists that continuously enhances the knowledge and capability of key talent in order to enable managers to effectively lead the organization toward achievement of strategic initiatives

Preferred candidate profile

• Proven experience facilitating face-to-face and virtual trainings with a learner-centric approach
• Outstanding organization skills with a proven ability to prioritize individual work with minimal guidance.
• Proven communication skills with ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
• Strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to design conceptual frameworks along with managing and executing tactical actions within the broader strategic context.
• Analytical mindset with a proven history of leveraging data and innovative approaches to develop talent and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Solid understanding and practical application of change leadership principles in the implementation of regional learning solutions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams;
• Proven self-starter that takes initiative to identify opportunities and drive business results.
• Possess and exhibit a strong DIB mindset

Minimum

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in HR with a minimum of 2 years experience as a Learning & Development/Training professional within the HR function
• Bachelors degree in human resources, organizational psychology, instructional design or equivalent.
• Prior experience in delivering training and workshops, both face to face and virtually
• Demonstrated ability of working globally and virtually in a large matrix organization
• Demonstrated success managing and implementing change initiatives
• Ability to travel up to 25% within the region or globally as required.
• Excellent oral and written skills in English
• MS Office proficiency