Group Head of Talent & Organisation Development
Job Summary
Group Head of Talent & Organisation Development
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Group Head of Talent & Organisation Development to shape and lead our strategic talent agenda partnering directly with the CHRO and Executive Leadership Team.
We are at an exciting stage in our evolution as we prepare to spin off and become a fully independent business strengthening our ability to respond to the market and realise growth opportunities.
This business context provides a unique opportunity for someone to shape the strategic direction for culture talent performance and organisational capability required to deliver our business strategy. This high impact role will also interface with the new Board and manage the governance required around our Great place to work agenda.
As a member of the HR Leadership Team you will play a key role in shaping the people strategy and be the thought leader on talent and OD. Critically you will build strong partnerships across the business collaborating to deliver solutions that have tangible business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership on Talent and Organisation Development partnering with the CHRO Executive Leadership Team and Board to shape the talent agenda and build the organisational capability required to deliver the business strategy.
Bring our Great Place to Work ambition to life shaping and delivering programmes across culture leadership learning and employee listening that drive engagement capability and measurable business outcomes.
Lead the global Talent and Performance framework including talent management succession planning performance leadership development and workforce capability ensuring a consistent and scalable approach across the organisation.
Shape the future talent pipeline overseeing corporate talent acquisition executive talent strategies graduate and early-career programmes and the development of a compelling Employee Value Proposition.
Drive organisational development and effectiveness partnering with business leaders to support transformation strengthen leadership capability and ensure the organisation is equipped to meet future challenges.
Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion leading initiatives that foster an inclusive culture and support the attraction development and retention of diverse talent.
Lead the Talent Centre of Expertise developing a high-performing team and collaborating across the HR community to embed best-in-class talent practices and deliver the end-to-end talent agenda.
About You
You are a strategic and commercially minded talent leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful talent and organisational development strategies in large complex and matrixed environments.
We are looking for someone with:
Deep expertise across talent management leadership development learning engagement and DE&I.
Significant experience leading enterprise-wide talent agendas within multinational organisations.
Strong organisational development and change management capability with experience diagnosing capability gaps and implementing effective solutions.
The personality and presentational ability to interpret the Boards input on a wide range of topics and be the face of the management team in the areas of their expertise.
Collaboration and relationship building skills to lead through influence and credibility.
Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence executives HR leaders and PLC Board-level audiences.
Experience leading and developing teams of talent professionals within global and matrix structures.
A pragmatic and outcome-focused leadership style with a passion for developing people and building high-performing organisations.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.