Talent, Learning & Development Manager

About our role:

A rare and exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Talent Learning & Development Manager to join our team and lead the full spectrum of talentlearning and development initiatives across our Australian business. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping our people strategy strengthening our talent pipeline and building a culture where our people can thrive while delivering exceptional business performance.

As the organisations lead for Talent and Learning you will design and deliver strategies that support our long-term business plan (LTP) while ensuring we attract develop and retain exceptional talent. You will partner closely with senior leaders HR Business Partners and global Lactalis stakeholders to drive impactful talent programs learning solutions and cultural initiatives.

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on executionideal for someone who enjoys both shaping the big picture and delivering meaningful outcomes on the ground.

Key responsibilities

Lead the Talent & Learning strategy aligned to the business LTP.

Oversee endtoend talent management including leadership development coaching onboarding and culture initiatives in conjunction with business partners.

Develop and execute talent acquisition attraction and retention strategies to meet the needs of the business.

Manage talent review processes and translate insights into annual learning plans.

Partner with Compensation & Reward on performance and remuneration cycles.

Lead earlycareer and retiree workforce programs including internships and apprenticeships.

Act as the key liaison with Lactalis Group & Zone for global talent programs.

Implement systems to centralise development data and identify learning trends.

Drive Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives.

Manage the Engagement Survey and support leaders with action planning.

Oversee the Training budget and deliver integrated L&D solutions.

Develop and implement an HR Competency & Skills Matrix.

About you:

Bachelors degree in HR Education Manufacturing or related field.

57 years experience in Talent L&D or HR.

Strong skills in recruitment talent mapping succession planning and L&D design.

Excellent communication stakeholder influence and strategic thinking.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes.

Our story:

Ours is aSTORYof a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds No. 1 dairy company. We are 85000loyalteam members working across 100 countries and together we create the#LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australias iconic and heritage brands are ourPASSION providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We arehumble proud and resilient. We care for our employees land farmers and consumers which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourageentrepreneurship by bringing together pragmaticandtenaciouspersonalities. Ouraccountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISEand dairyknow howsets us apart.

Lactalis is a supporter of reducing barriers that exist due to traditional working practices and therefore flexible work arrangements will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people regardless of gender ethnicity religious beliefs or ability.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!