Manager Talent Development EMEA

The Opportunity: 

The Global Talent team provides world class programs geared towards developing engaging and retaining our talent. We design cohesive talent experiences as part of the end-to-end employee experience including onboarding performance management succession planning and career development with diversity and inclusion foundation to all we do.

The Manager Talent Development EMEA has end-to-end ownership of regional organizational development and performance initiatives while actively contributing to the design and execution of global talent programs.

This role is accountable for translating Mattels global Organizational Development and People strategy into high-impact locally relevant solutions across EMEA strengthening career development performance leadership capability and employee experience. The role operates with significant autonomy acts as a strategic thought partner to P&CBPs and business leaders and ensures disciplined execution in a complex matrixed environment.

Success in this role requires the ability to think strategically execute rigorously influence without authority and continuously evolve talent solutions using data insight and external best practices.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Along with the Associate Manager of Talent Development own and lead EMEA organizational development and talent management-related processes including OTPs Talent & Performance Management cycles career action planning and related governance.
•  Translate global frameworks into regionally relevant approaches balancing standardization with local market needs.
•  Actively shape and embed a growth-oriented inclusive culture across EMEA by integrating inclusion belonging and employee voice into talent performance and development practices.
•  Leverage engagement insights feedback and qualitative data to identify cultural opportunities and risks translating them into targeted development actions.
•  Lead the design delivery and continuous improvement of regional talent career and development programs aligned with business priorities performance outcomes and succession planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to P&C and leaders on career development performance management and capability building.
•  When required personally deliver or support the delivery of high-quality in-person and virtual learning experiences including ESCI 360 feedback team effectiveness workshops and profiling tools such as DISC or Discovery.
•  Manage relationships with external learning and assessment partners ensuring quality consistency and alignment with Mattel standards.
• Monitor and manage learning budgets and resources ensuring efficient use of investment and clear ROI.
• Define success measures and track the impact of talent and learning initiatives using data and insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Bachelors degree in human resources Psychology Business Administration Education or related field required.
• 57 years of progressive experience in Organizational Development L&D Capability Building or P&C with demonstrated ownership of regional or complex initiatives. Experience supporting the design and facilitation of performance management programs.
• Proven experience designing and executing performance management career development and talent processes in a global matrixed environment.
•  Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent initiatives to commercial priorities and future capability needs.
•  Skilled at influencing and partnering across cultures and levels. Leads and acts with a high level of autonomy and ownership.
•  Analytical and data-informed able to demonstrate impact and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Highly collaborative relationship-driven and trusted as a thought partner.
•  Experience delivering results in a highly entrepreneurial team.
•  Flexibility adaptability and resourcefulness to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
•  Fluency in English and ideally one other European language would be preferred.

Additional Information :

What We Offer :

• Gross annual salary range of PLN 266880 - PLN 316920
• Bonus Scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 15% of base salary payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid Time Off: 20 OR 26 vacation days 2 Mattel Days (company day off)
• Hybrid working set-up
• Commuting Benefits: Company car or car allowance (for eligible roles only) or monthly/quarterly reimbursement of public transportation ticket (subject to limit amount according to company policy)
• Multisport Card
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to Modern Health and Headspace app
• Health & Dental Insurance through Medicover
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Capital Plans (savings program)
• Toy Discount
• Christmas Gift
• Family Benefits Program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child return to work program path to parenthood and family care leave

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How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO Masters of the Universe Matchbox Monster High MEGA and Polly Pocket as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys content consumer products digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time