Talent & Organizational Development Director Europe
Talent & Organizational Development Director Europe
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Job Description
Responsible for leading the Talent & OD management & OD strategy across 31 European countries within the SGS Europe HR organization. Provides strategic guidance and support to local Talent & OD managers and works in close collaboration with the Head HR Europe to implement promote and communicate key initiatives related to succession planning learning and development employee engagement career planning and performance management. Has strategic oversight of regional Talent & OD programs contributing significantly to the future-readiness and competitiveness of the European organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Talent & OD Planning:
Develop and implement a regional Talent & OD strategy that aligns with the European and Global HR agenda. Define and drive Talent & OD initiatives that address local needs while maintaining global coherence.
2. Succession Planning:
Lead succession planning processes for key positions across Europe. Identify critical roles and create robust Talent & OD pipelines. Use Talent & OD analytics to identify risks and build targeted development plans.
3. Learning & Development:
Lead and coordinate regional L&D initiatives including training needs analysis leadership development and learning frameworks. Collaborate with local HR teams to ensure high-quality execution.
4. Employee Engagement:
Support deployment and action planning of engagement surveys (e.g. Peakon). Facilitate regional workshops and focus groups to identify and implement engagement improvement strategies.
5. Performance Management:
Ensure effective deployment of SGS Group performance management processes using the mySGS HRIS platform. Provide training to managers and ensure continuous improvement of the process.
6. Career Planning & Mobility:
Promote internal mobility and career pathing by designing and implementing career development programs that support employee aspirations and business growth.
7. Collaboration & Advisory:
Act as a strategic partner and advisor to HR leaders across Europe. Ensure consistent communication alignment and knowledge sharing between countries.
8. Data & Reporting:
Use HR data and dashboards to monitor progress inform decisions and report regularly on key Talent & OD metrics to HR leadership.
9. SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES
a. Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
b. Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
c. Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
Qualifications :
Education Masters degree in Human Resources Business Psychology or a related field.
Experience Minimum of 8 years in HR with at least 5 years in a senior Talent & OD management role in a multinational environment. Proven experience working across multiple European markets and cultures.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills across complex matrixed environments
- Proven ability to implement Talent & OD programs that support business outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability
- Cultural awareness and adaptability
- Fluent in English (additional European languages a plus)
- Proficiency in HR systems and tools (e.g. HRIS Talent & OD analytics platforms)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
