Manager, Talent Development EMEA

Mattel, Inc.; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cycle to work

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Pension scheme

Paid time off: 25 days + 2 volunteer

Employee discount program

Family benefits program

Job summary

Mattel UK Limited is seeking a Manager of Organization Development & Inclusion for the EMEA region. You will translate Mattel's global OD&I strategy into impactful, locally relevant solutions that strengthen leadership, culture, and business performance across the region.

You will act as a trusted advisor to People & Culture partners and leaders, diagnosing needs and driving enterprise initiatives with governance and scalable practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Organization Development or related People & Culture discipline.
• Experience diagnosing organizational needs and designing solutions that strengthen effectiveness.
• Experience leading enterprise talent processes in a global matrixed org.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder management.
• Certification in assessment tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional OD&I initiatives across EMEA.
• Translate global OD&I strategy into locally relevant solutions.
• Advise People & Culture Business Partners and business leaders.
• Drive governance and adoption of global frameworks.
• Leverage data and insights to measure impact.

Skills

ODI leadership

Executive partnering

Organizational diagnostics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Leadership development

Fluent English

Job description

The Global Organization Development & Inclusion (OD&I) team designs transformative, people-centered experiences that unlock potential, foster belonging, and enable high-performing organizations. We partner with business leaders and People & Culture teams to shape organizational effectiveness through enterprise frameworks, organizational intelligence, leadership capability, talent strategy, and inclusive practices that strengthen business performance and employee experience. The Manager, Organization Development & Inclusion, EMEA serves as the regional leader for Organization Development and Inclusion, translating Mattel's global OD&I strategy into impactful, locally relevant solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, culture, and business performance across the region. Acting as a trusted advisor to People & Culture Business Partners and business leaders, this role leads regional initiatives while partnering closely with the Global OD&I Center of Excellence to ensure enterprise alignment, governance, and adoption of global frameworks. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for diagnosing organizational needs, shaping strategic solutions, and driving execution across a broad portfolio of organizational development, change, talent, culture, and inclusion initiatives. Success requires balancing enterprise consistency with regional business needs, influencing without formal authority, leveraging data and organizational insights to guide decision-making, and fostering strong partnerships that enable scalable, sustainable impact across a complex, matrixed organization.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in Organization Development, Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Change Management, Learning & Development, or a related People & Culture discipline, with demonstrated ownership of regional or enterprise-wide initiatives within Organizational Development.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders to diagnose organizational needs and design solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent, culture, and business performance.
• Experience leading enterprise talent processes, including talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, career development, and organizational planning within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions, cultures, and leadership levels without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to translate enterprise strategies and frameworks into locally relevant solutions while maintaining consistency, governance, and scalability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging organizational diagnostics, workforce data, employee insights, and business metrics to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Business acumen with the ability to connect organizational development initiatives to commercial priorities, organizational transformation, and future workforce capability needs.
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development, team effectiveness, change management, or organizational capability initiatives; certification in assessment tools (e.g., DISC, Insights Discovery, Hogan, MBTI, ESCI 360, or similar) is a plus.
• Highly collaborative, intellectually curious, and comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with disciplined execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives while fostering strong partnerships across regional and global teams.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

• Gross annual salary range of GBP 69,040 - GBP 81,985
• Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 15%of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid time off: 25 vacation days (with option to buy up to 5 extra days) + 2 volunteer days/year + a day off on your birthday!
• Car allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program: Access to Help@Hand (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance & dental service app
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee discount program "Be well at Mattel"
• Mattel products discounts
• Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child, return to work program, path to parenthood, and family care leave

Mattel's total compensation package is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel UK Limited's total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.