Director Talent & Performance

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director Talent & Performance to lead and shape our across-the-board talent management and performance strategy. This senior leadership role will be a key player in ensuring that our organisation has the talent, structure, and performance culture needed to achieve our long-term business objectives. The successful candidate will be a crucial role within workforce planning, job architecture, succession planning, and talent development, ensuring that we are well-positioned to meet current and future challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategize and Implement Talent Management Programs:

• Develop and oversee the execution of a holistic talent management strategy that aligns with our vision and goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of a job architecture framework that supports career development, succession planning, and organisational growth.
• Manage the talent review process, ensuring a robust pipeline of talent to meet the evolving needs.

Workforce Planning:

• Lead workforce planning initiatives to align our human capital with strategic business objectives.
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate future talent needs, identify skill gaps, and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Utilise workforce analytics to inform decisions and predict trends that may impact our ability to meet business goals.

Job Architecture Development:

• Establish and maintain a structured job architecture that defines career paths, job roles, and competencies across the organisation.
• Ensure job descriptions, competencies, and role expectations are clearly defined and aligned with business needs.

Succession Planning Strategy:

• Lead the development and implementation of a robust succession planning strategy to ensure continuity of leadership and critical roles.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees for key positions, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to operations.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify succession needs for critical roles and develop tailored development plans to prepare successors.

Strengthen Performance Management:

• Drive the improvement of our performance management processes, including the improvement of performance metrics and optimisation of assessment tools.
• Provide training and support to managers to ensure effective performance evaluations and feedback processes.
• Develop strategies for recognising and rewarding high performance while addressing underperformance

Foster a High-Performance Culture:

• Collaborate with HRBP and senior leadership to promote a culture of high performance.
• Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, motivation, and productivity, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Create the Employee Development Roadmaps.
• Partner with HRBP and leaders to create and implement employee development roadmaps at all levels.
• Design and lead targeted development programs, including leadership development, to prepare employees for future challenges and succession roles.

Leverage Talent Analytics:

• Oversee the collection and analysis of talent data to drive informed decision-making in talent management.
• Utilise analytics to identify trends, forecast future needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of talent management initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Regularly review and enhance talent management strategies, ensuring they are forward-looking and incorporate the latest best practices.
• Innovate and implement new approaches to talent and performance management to drive organisational success.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in talent management, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management, with a proven track record of leading such initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of job architecture, workforce planning, and succession planning. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Proven experience in change management and driving large-scale talent initiatives.
• Strong business and HR acumen with the ability to align talent strategies with business objectives. Understanding of the impact of HR decisions on the overall business.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and future trends in talent management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change at the executive level.

Other:

• Experience in high-speed, agile organisations, preferably in manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Ability to think big and leverage modern technology to drive talent and performance management initiatives.
• A clear leader with a "can-do" attitude, capable of managing stakeholders across all areas of the business and securing buy-in for future initiatives.