Australia and Asia Pacific Talent Development Manager

Ferrero International S.A.; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is looking for a Talent Development Manager to oversee talent processes in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This pivotal role involves managing learning strategies, performance evaluation, and coaching programs while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in HR or related fields and proven experience in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in learning strategies, HR processes, and competency models.
• Experience with career development frameworks and coaching programs.
• Ability to manage multiple HR initiatives and a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement talent management processes for the Australia Business Unit.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on performance evaluation and coaching.
• Develop training solutions and monitor talent development initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Australia and Asia Pacific Talent Development Manager

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so does our global reach. We are represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in over 170 countries. The Ferrero Group is loved by generations worldwide. Our secret to success? 40,000 dedicated employees who prioritize care and quality, crafting a business, careers, and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed, appreciated, and have equal opportunities. We believe all our people are talented in their own unique ways. By nurturing curiosity and natural abilities, we provide our employees with the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. Our diverse talents make our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

The role of Australia and Asia Pacific Talent Development Manager is a dual responsibility for defining, designing, guiding, and implementing Ferrero’s talent processes within Australia’s Business Unit and Plant (50%), and leading key Ferrero Asia Pacific Regional Talent and Learning processes and activities (50%).

This role involves collaboration with multiple functional stakeholders and other People & Organization (P&O) teams to ensure effective processes in performance evaluation, competency modeling, career development frameworks, coaching and mentoring programs, talent acquisition, and more.

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Asia Pacific touchpoint with HQ for learning matters and execution
• Manage Ferrero Group and Asia Pacific’s Coaching and Mentoring program framework, ensuring local delivery and guidance
• Participate in periodic Asia Pacific talent and learning projects
• Define and guide Ferrero talent management and learning processes
• Implement, guide, and monitor performance evaluation processes and results, supporting HR digitalization (Performance, Feedback, Forward) in collaboration with other P&O teams
• Develop and implement training and learning solutions for employees and managers for effective development planning
• Manage Ferrero Career Development Framework and support local cascading
• Build and implement Ferrero’s competency model by function and level, in partnership with P&O teams and external partners
• Create training and accreditation processes to ensure correct understanding and implementation of learning, coaching, and mentoring
• Provide an overview of development plans for job families and cross-functional talent needs
• Ensure accurate performance analysis using relevant KPIs (Dashboard)
• Facilitate talent discussions and support HRBP in talent topics with line managers
• Define, implement, and guide program formats and execution
• Support training for P&O and line managers to optimize their roles in employee lifecycle processes
• Promote effective communication and cascading through line managers to teams
• Support Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition activities
• Stay informed of market trends and introduce innovative ideas and approaches
• Implement and monitor platforms supporting digitalization of Talent and Learning processes

Who we are looking for:

• University degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields
• Proven experience in developing and implementing learning strategies, performance evaluation, competency models, preferably in a multinational, matrix organization
• Experience managing career development frameworks and coaching/mentoring programs
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives
• High process management ability, adaptability, flexibility, and a hands-on approach
• Analytical skills for interpreting and utilizing KPIs for performance analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder collaboration
• Open-mindedness, agility, and ability to work in a fast-changing environment
• Understanding of HR digitalization and platform usage experience
• Advanced MS Office skills; SAP knowledge is a plus

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

At Ferrero, consumers, quality, and care are at the core of everything we do. To succeed here, you need to be equally consumer and product-centric—dedicated to delivering brilliant results for consumers worldwide.