Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Team Purpose
To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, select, and nurture diverse talent in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and principles of equity. By overseeing global talent management, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development, the team ensures leadership continuity and organisational growth. Through evaluating the effectiveness of these programmes, the team drives continuous improvement, equipping all employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Role purpose
To lead the overarching strategy and execution of talent management, selection, and development at Save the Children International, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and collaboration with key stakeholders. This role is vital in shaping and implementing effective talent management strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to continually evolve our approach and optimise performance management. By fostering a commitment to our Employee Value Proposition, the Head of Talent Management, Selection, and Development plays a central role in cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workforce.

Job Title: Head, Talent Management, Selection & Development
Reports To: Director of Talent & Learning
Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available
Contract Length: Permanent
Grade: M4
Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in,
Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any
Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment.
International Travel Requirements: Yes, less than 5%
Budget Responsibility: None
People Management Responsibility: Yes, manager of 1

Principle Accountabilities
• Owns overall talent management strategy, goals, processes and works collaboratively with people partners, country teams, leadership to execute.
• Uses data and insights to make recommendations that inform talent strategy that align with overall goals.
• Owns Employee Value Propositions and works collaboratively to embed
• Develops and maintains performance management strategy, ensuring that is aligned with overall organisational needs and goals
• Work with organizational effectiveness and other stakeholders around aligning workforce strategy planning


Experience and Skills
Essential
• Extensive experience; Developing and implementing talent and performance management strategies and initiatives with a focus on aligning such strategies to broader organisational objectives
• Significant experience in thought leadership related to talent management, selection, development and performance management strategies
• Substantial experience in senior HR generalist or specialist roles, with experience in practical implementation
• Significant experience in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our talent agenda
• Considerable experience in adapting talent and performance in different geographical contexts
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to craft and execute an effective talent and performance management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data and insights to inform and shape talent strategies.
• Communication and interpersonal Skills: Exceptional relationship building skills with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Adaptability: Ability to navigate and lead through change in a dynamic environment.

Desired
• Experience working in global matrixed organisations

Education and Qualifications
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Job Experience: No Requirements

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