Talent Management & Development Director

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a leading education technology organization the global leader in professional skills assessment and certification operating in over 200 countries worldwide If so this is your chance to apply now!

PeopleCert is seeking a Talent Management & Development Director. who will serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor responsible for shaping and executing the organizations overarching people strategy. This role provides visionary leadership to the HR Business Partner team and the Learning & Development (L&D) function ensuring all HR initiatives are closely aligned with the organizations goals and priorities.

As Talent Management & Development Director your responsibilities will include the following:

HR Business Partner Unit Coordination

• Manage and mentor the HR Business Partner team to ensure strong business alignment and delivery of HR services.
• Guide the HRBPs in executing talent strategies employee relations performance management and change initiatives.
• Standardize HRBP practices to ensure consistency compliance and effectiveness across business units.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HR best practices and effective employee relations strategies

Talent Management

• Lead talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Establish talent review and performance management processes that foster accountability growth and results.
• Oversee succession planning efforts and the development of future leaders.

Learning & Development (L&D) Coordination

• Oversee the design implementation and continuous improvement of learning and development programs.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning leadership development and career progression.
• Play a key role in preparing the organization for AI-driven transformation by embedding digital skills data literacy and AI-readiness into L&D strategy.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives ensuring they support capability building and business objectives.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Drive initiatives that support cultural transformation employee engagement and inclusion.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to lead organizational change efforts and promote agility and resilience.
• Shape internal communication and recognition strategies to reinforce company values and a high-performance environment.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Oversee HR operations ensuring accuracy compliance and continuous process improvement.
• Manage HR metrics dashboards and reports to inform decision-making and demonstrate HRs impact.
• Ensure the organization remains compliant with all employment laws and regulations.

What we look for:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 10 years of progressive HR experience including 3 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven experience managing HR Business Partners and/or L&D functions.
• Deep understanding of strategic HR talent management and leadership development.
• Fluency in English (C2-level proficiency preferred; LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certification would be a plus).
• Fluency in Greek
• Demonstrated expertise in leveraging AI tools and digital platforms to modernize HR practices.
• Advanced computer literacy is required (ECDL Advanced level certification desirable).
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package

• Work in an international dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCerts Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality Innovation Passion Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK Greece and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity where everyone is different yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check.

• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality

Required Experience:

Director