Assistant Manager, Learning & Talent Development

DKSH Management Ltd.; Vega del Codorno; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH in Spain is seeking an Assistant Manager, Talent & Organization Development to lead L&D, PM, and employee engagement, partnering with business leaders to build capabilities and strengthen the employee experience.

You will design training calendars, manage onboarding, oversee performance processes, and coordinate engagement surveys, aiming to drive measurable improvements and a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Human Resources certification is an advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 to 3 years in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Employee Engagement.
• Proven experience in managing Human Resources projects and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver results.
• Strong knowledge of Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead LNA in partnership with business leaders to identify capability gaps and prioritize development interventions.
• Design and manage the annual training calendar aligned with priorities.
• Coordinate learning programs and monitor effectiveness.
• Manage onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
• Champion participation in corporate development programs and embed a culture of continuous learning.
• Support PMP and provide guidance on performance management practices.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and action plans to foster a high-performance workplace culture.
• Coordinate Your Voice and pulse surveys and translate results into actions.
• Manage recognition programs and culture-building events.
• Develop wellbeing and employee experience initiatives and monitor engagement metrics.
• Coordinate talent review and succession planning activities.
• Support HR projects that strengthen capability and performance.

Skills

Learning & Development

Talent management

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

HR certification (advantage)

Tools

HR systems

Job description

About The Role

The Assistant Manager, Talent & Organization Development is a key enabler of organizational growth at DKSH, responsible for driving talent management, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement across the business. This role partners closely with business leaders and Human Resources (HR) stakeholders to build organizational capabilities, strengthen the employee experience, and develop talent pipelines that support long-term business objectives.

What You Will Deliver

• Lead Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) in partnership with business leaders to identify capability gaps and prioritize development interventions that drive measurable workforce improvement.
• Design and manage the annual training calendar, ensuring learning programs are aligned with business priorities and workforce development needs.
• Coordinate internal and external learning programs, monitoring training effectiveness and learning outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage employee onboarding and orientation programs that position new hires for success from day one.
• Champion participation in People DNA and other corporate development programs, embedding a culture of continuous learning and self-development across the organization.
• Maintain accurate training completion records Support in the annual Performance Management Process (PMP).
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on performance management practices, setting clear expectations and supporting meaningful development conversations.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and action plans that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Coordinate the annual Your Voice Survey and pulse surveys, partnering with management teams to translate results into meaningful and measurable improvement actions.
• Manage employee recognition programs and organize culture-building events and activities that strengthen team cohesion and a sense of belonging.
• Develop wellbeing and employee experience initiatives, monitoring engagement metrics and recommending data-driven improvements.
• Coordinate annual talent review processes and support succession planning to build a robust talent pipeline aligned with current and future business needs.
• Support the design and implementation of Human Resources projects that strengthen employee capability and drive organizational performance improvement.
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Professional Human Resources certification is an advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 2 to 3 years in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Employee Engagement.
• Proven experience in managing Human Resources projects and engaging diverse stakeholders to deliver results.
• Strong knowledge of Talent Management, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Employee Engagement principles and practices.
• Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills that enable effective planning and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Human Resources systems Effective communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences at all levels.
• Good command of the local language and English, enabling clear and confident communication across the organization.

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Human Resources.