Global Talent Development Lead — 1-Year Assignment

Alkegen; Alderley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Talent Development Senior Manager for a globally visible, one-year assignment. You will lead the Talent Development team, drive enterprise-wide talent, succession, performance management and leadership development initiatives across a global organization.

You will partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to advance talent strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and foster continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years designing and developing talent programs (i.e. succession planning processes, performance management processes) within a COE.
• 3+ years facilitating live (virtual) classroom training.
• 1-2 years of experience leading a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong executive presence & ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and using data to tell a story.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with HRIS system(s), Workday preferred.
• Canva or other graphics software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global annual performance reviews, talent and succession processes.
• Identify key roles and talent gaps; improve internal mobility processes.
• Develop and maintain succession plans for critical positions.
• Identify and develop high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
• Design and implement talent development programs, including onboarding, training, mentorship, and career development initiatives.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office

Canva

Learning & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Alkegen is seeking a Talent Development Senior Manager for a globally visible, one-year assignment. You will lead the Talent Development team, drive enterprise-wide talent, succession, performance management and leadership development initiatives across a global organization.

You will partner with HR Business Partners and senior leaders to advance talent strategy, strengthen organizational capability, and foster continuous learning.