Sr. Dir, Learning & Talent Advisor, EMEA

Otis Elevator Company; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Company in Madrid seeks a Regional Talent & Learning Advisor for EMEA to partner with senior executives and HR teams, delivering talent strategies that boost performance and ensure global initiatives align with regional needs.

You will lead regional talent reviews, succession planning, workforce design, and leadership development, while guiding change initiatives and maintaining governance across the region.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in learning and/or talent management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in succession planning, organizational development, and change management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders and HRSVP, aligning talent priorities to business goals.
• Advise regional leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Represent the voice of the business to ensure HR solutions align with growth objectives.
• Talent Management & Succession: Lead regional talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles.
• Prepare CEO regional talent review together with Regional CPO.
• Drive leadership pipeline development and accelerate readiness for high-potential talent.
• Change Leadership: Support transformation initiatives and ensure smooth integration of new operating models.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication during organizational changes.
• Capability Building: Partner with HRBPs and Talent COE to deliver leadership development and skill-building programs.
• Promote inclusion and cultural alignment across EMEA.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to HR policies and governance standards.
• Monitor talent KPIs and provide insights for data-driven decisions.

Job description

Hybrid

Sede OTIS, Portugal

Golfo De Salónica 73, 28033 MADRID, Spain

Full time

20169220

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Country:

Portugal

Location:

Sede OTIS, Portugal

Role Summary

As the Regional Talent & Learning Advisor for EMEA, you will act as a strategic HR leader in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In this role, you will partner directly with senior executives and HR teams to deliver talent strategies that drive organizational performance. This role ensures global talent initiatives are effectively implemented while adapting solutions to meet regional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders & HRSVP, aligning talent priorities to business goals
• Advise regional leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy.
• Represent the voice of the business to ensure HR solutions developed are aligned with growth objectives.

Talent Management & Succession

• Lead regional talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles.
• Prepare CEO regional talent review together with Regional CPO
• Drive leadership pipeline development and accelerate readiness for high-potential talent.

Change Leadership

• Support transformation initiatives and ensure smooth integration of new operating models.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication during organizational changes.

Capability Building

• Partner with HRBPs and Talent COE to deliver leadership development and skill-building programs.
• Promote inclusion and cultural alignment across EMEA.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HR policies and governance standards.
• Monitor talent KPIs and provide insights fordata-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in learning and/or talent management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in succession planning, organizational development, and change management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English required.

Key Competencies

• Pace: Maintains urgency and drives timely execution without compromising quality.
• Performance centricity: Delivering high quality, results focused talent programs for the region.
• Leadership: Inspires and influences across diverse teams and geographies.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships with business leaders and HR peers.
• Innovation: Champions creative solutions for talent challenges.
• Agility: Adapts quickly to changing business needs and market dynamics.
• Inclusion: Promotes diversity and belonging in all talent practices.

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