Senior Director – HR COEs, Global Talent Management

Jobgether; España; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working flexibility

Career progression opportunities

Work‑life balance initiatives

Inclusive working environment

Global healthcare organization impact

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company, is seeking a Senior Director - HR COEs, Global Talent Management based in Spain. You will shape global talent and performance management across a complex, international organization, leading talent strategies and modernizing HR analytics and technologies.

You will collaborate with HR Business Partners and leadership to drive performance, succession planning, leadership development, and global capability development across geographies, with up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional HR certification is preferred.
• Extensive progressive HR leadership experience with deep expertise in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development in global, matrixed organizations.
• Experience at Senior Director level and partnering with enterprise stakeholders across functions, geographies, and levels.
• Demonstrated success in an HR Business Partner role; experience in a Center of Excellence is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end scalable talent solutions from strategy to implementation.
• Strong systems thinking and HR technology expertise with analytics.
• Proven change leadership and ability to influence in complex, agile environments.
• Pharma/healthcare or regulated global industries experience preferred.
• Workday familiarity considered advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and adoption of a global high‑performance culture by integrating performance management, accountability, capability building, and engagement.
• Define the enterprise talent philosophy, standards, expectations, and priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Advise HR Business Partners and senior leaders on talent management, organizational health, and workforce priorities.
• Shape and improve global talent management practices including performance reviews, goal setting, calibration, and talent assessments.
• Oversee succession planning, talent pool identification, career progression frameworks, and skills development.
• Establish global approaches to reskilling and upskilling for evolving business needs.
• Develop a digitally enabled, analytics-driven talent ecosystem with HR platforms like Workday.
• Use talent analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Diagnose organizational challenges with HRBPs and implement practical solutions.
• Enable HRBPs to deliver strategic priorities through scalable frameworks.
• Define and oversee global talent development strategy and leadership pipelines.
• Align development initiatives with future capability requirements and enterprise priorities.
• Ensure robust assessment, calibration, and succession for critical roles.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D, People Solutions, HR Tech, and analytics to align with workforce planning.
• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of talent solutions across a matrixed organization.

Skills

HR leadership

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in HR/OD/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director - HR COEs, Global Talent Management based in Spain.

Take on a strategic enterprise leadership role shaping global talent and performance management across a complex, international organization.
You will lead the evolution of talent strategies and practices that foster a high-performance culture, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and prepare the workforce for future business needs.
Working across HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, and business leadership, you will translate enterprise priorities into scalable, data-driven solutions.
Your scope will cover performance management, succession planning, leadership development, career progression, and critical skills frameworks.
You will also drive the adoption of modern HR technologies and analytics to improve decision‑making and talent outcomes.
Combining strategic vision with hands‑on execution, you will influence stakeholders across functions and geographies.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of talent management while making a meaningful impact in a global healthcare environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and adoption of a global high‑performance culture by integrating performance management, accountability, capability building, and employee engagement throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Define the enterprise talent philosophy, standards, expectations, and priorities in alignment with broader business objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, Talent Partners, and senior leaders on talent management, performance, organizational health, and emerging workforce priorities.

• Shape and continuously improve global talent management practices, including performance reviews, goal setting, talent assessments, and calibration processes.

• Oversee succession planning, talent pool identification, career progression frameworks, and skills and capabilities development.

• Establish and guide global approaches to reskilling and upskilling to support evolving business and workforce requirements.

• Develop a digitally enabled, analytics‑driven talent ecosystem, ensuring HR platforms such as Workday are effectively leveraged.

• Use talent analytics and organizational insights to inform decisions, measure program effectiveness, and continuously improve talent outcomes.

• Partner with HR Business Partners to diagnose organizational challenges and implement practical solutions that improve team performance, clarity, agility, and effectiveness.

• Enable HR Business Partners to deliver strategic talent priorities through scalable frameworks and targeted interventions.

• Define and oversee a global talent development strategy that builds leadership and talent pipelines at every level.

• Align talent development initiatives with future capability requirements and enterprise priorities.

• Ensure robust assessment, calibration, and succession processes for critical roles.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, People Solutions, HR Technology, and analytics teams to align talent management with workforce planning and future skills needs.

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of talent solutions, driving change and adoption across a complex, matrixed organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Professional HR certification is preferred.

• Extensive progressive HR leadership experience, with deep expertise in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development within large, global, matrixed organizations.

• Experience operating at Senior Director level and partnering with enterprise stakeholders across multiple functions, geographies, and organizational levels.

• Demonstrated success in an HR Business Partner role is required; experience within a Center of Excellence is preferred.

• Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle of scalable talent and organizational effectiveness solutions, from strategy and design through implementation and optimization.

• Strong systems thinking, HR technology expertise, and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data and insights into practical, business‑aligned solutions.

• Demonstrated change leadership and the ability to influence without direct authority, build stakeholder alignment, and drive adoption in complex and agile environments.

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, or similarly regulated global industries is strongly preferred; relevant experience in other multinational sectors is also valued.

• Familiarity with modern, technology‑enabled HR environments is preferred, with Workday experience considered an advantage.

• Flexibility to travel to company sites, including internationally, up to approximately 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Remote working flexibility, with preference for candidates based in Europe or on the US East Coast.

• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

• Work‑life balance initiatives.

• Inclusive working environment that values diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.

• Opportunity to contribute to global talent strategies within an international healthcare organization.