Talent Development Lead – WSP Central Europe

WSP France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering and professional services firm in Paris seeks a Talent Development Lead to drive global and regional learning initiatives. Oversee a team, conduct training needs analyses, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective talent development programs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in HR, have strong English skills, and experience in instructional design. This full-time role offers excellent career prospects and a supportive work environment.

Prestations

Flexible working policy

Excellent career prospects

Supportive environment for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead global projects while executing strategies locally.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing Learning & Development teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design and execution of global talent development initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic learning programmes.
• Conduct training needs analyses and create tailored learning solutions.

Connaissances

Strong proficiency in spoken and written English

Communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to analyze data

Instructional design

Training delivery

Formation

Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Education or related field

Masters degree in Human Resources or Organizational Psychology

Outils

MS Office

Oracle Cloud

Description du poste

WSP – Talent Development Lead – Central Europe

WSP is the world’s leading engineering and professional services firm specialising in infrastructure, transport, earth & environment, power & energy, mining, property & buildings.

WSP CE seeks a visionary and strategic Talent Development Lead to drive both global and regional learning initiatives. The successful candidate will lead a team of Learning and Development Specialists across multiple Central European countries ensuring alignment with WSP’s global talent strategy while addressing regional development needs.

YOUR NEW ROLE – WHAT’S INVOLVED

Lead the design and execution of global talent development initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional needs and business priorities. Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to implement strategic learning programmes with responsibility for Performance Development and partnership on Succession Planning and Talent Reviews.

Manage and coach a Learning and Development team across multiple Central European countries, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Conduct training needs analyses, create tailored learning solutions for diverse employee populations and oversee the development and delivery of leadership programmes using blended learning methods. Leverage data-driven insights to evaluate programme impact and continuously improve learning effectiveness.

Drive innovation in learning content tools and delivery formats, champion the adoption of new technologies and work closely with HR and business leaders to embed learning into the organisational culture. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

WHAT IF IT WAS YOU

Strong proficiency in spoken and written English and a Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Education or a related field. Proven experience in a professional services environment with a demonstrated ability to lead global projects while executing strategies at a local level. A hands‑on operational mindset and experience managing and developing high‑performing Learning & Development teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are required as is the ability to analyse data and translate insights into learning strategies. Experience in instructional design and training delivery combined with technical proficiency in MS Office and Oracle Cloud is also expected.

Preferred qualifications include a Masters degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology or a related discipline along with experience in change management and process improvement. Familiarity with global L&D trends and emerging learning technologies is highly desirable.

Exposure to HR technologies, LMS platforms such as Hive and online learning tools like Cornerstone will be advantageous. The ability to influence senior leaders, drive cultural change and design scalable learning solutions across multiple geographies will set the strongest candidates apart.

WHAT YOU’LL LIKE ABOUT US

• Our flexible working policy – We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and encourage you to find yours.
• WSP is about making the world around us a better place including the environment, transport, infrastructure, buildings and land use.
• Excellent career prospects. We’re growing fast and every day we strive to outdo ourselves. We are open to your ideas and want to try new things. We have a supportive environment that invests in your development and training.
• WSP is about embracing a culture of collaboration with colleagues who stand out for their skills. Come and discover our fantastic team!

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Telephone interview – We start with a telephone interview to get to know you better and discuss your experience.
• Hiring Manager interview – You will meet with our TA team and the department manager to assess your technical and cultural skills.
• Interview with the Business Unit Director – A meeting with the Business Unit Director to discuss your potential role and our strategic vision.

ABOUT US

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our trusted employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

We promote belonging, equal opportunities and professional integration within our teams. All applications will be carefully reviewed and join the WSP Visioneers.

KEY SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Facilities Management, Biotechnology, Creative Production, Design And Estimation, Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1