Leadership & Talent Development Expert

Buscojobs; Emilia-Romagna; In loco; EUR 46.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading interdisciplinary life science research institute in Milan is seeking a Leadership & Talent Development Expert. You will design and implement learning programs to enhance soft skills and leadership across the organization. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, with at least 5 years of experience in talent development. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including welfare plans and flexible working hours.

Servizi

Welfare plans

Remote working policy

Flexible working hours

Italian language training for foreigners

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in learning & development or related roles.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.
• Experience with coaching and training delivery.

Mansioni

• Design and deliver soft skills programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop individualized learning pathways for leaders.
• Drive internal engagement and cross-functional learning.

Conoscenze

Instructional design skills

Confidence in communication

Analytical mindset

Project management capabilities

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Descrizione del lavoro

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE :

August 19th, 2025

Human Technopole (HT) is an interdisciplinary life science research institute, created and supported by the Italian Government, with the aim of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. HT is composed of five Centers :

Neurogenomics, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Genomics, and Health Data Science.

HT is hiring a Leadership & Talent Development Expert; reporting directly to the Head of HR, the new colleague will design, implement, and oversee organization-wide learning and talent development programs focused on soft skills, leadership, inclusion, and performance acceleration.

Working closely with HR Partners and Communications, this role fosters high-potential talent, supports employee engagement, and aligns development activities with institutional strategy.

Key tasks and responsibilities

1. Design & Deliver Soft Skills Programs :
   lead the design and delivery of institute-wide soft skills and leadership training initiatives, ensuring alignment with HT’s strategic objectives and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
2. Personalized Development Pathways :
   develop individualized learning paths and targeted initiatives for emerging and current leaders, focusing on talent acceleration and high-potential identification in partnership with HR.
3. Employee Engagement & Interdisciplinary Learning :
   drive internal engagement and cross-functional learning opportunities by coordinating campaigns and interactive sessions that connect staff across departments and disciplines.
4. Talent Review & Performance Tools :
   support the evaluation and growth of HT’s talent pipeline by managing performance tools, facilitating talent reviews, and providing data-driven insights for leadership development.
5. Strategic Projects & Compliance :
   ensure the robustness and strategic alignment of the Learning & Development framework while contributing to key HR projects and ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

Job requirements

Essential requirements :

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in learning & development, leadership / talent development, or related roles
3. Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.
4. Experience with coaching and training delivery and organization
5. Experience in talent assessment, high potential identification, and performance tools
6. Fluency in English.

Preferential requirements :

1. Master’s degree in relevant fields.
2. Experience with digital learning platforms and blended learning strategies.
3. Familiarity with performance evaluation frameworks and L&D data analysis.

Organizational and social skills :

1. Strong instructional design skills using adult-learning principles.
2. Confident communicator and facilitator across diverse audiences.
3. Analytical mindset and project management capabilities.
4. Strategic and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Application Instructions

To apply, please forward a single document containing the following :

1. A CV.
2. A motivation letter in English relating your track record to the specifics of the call.

Why Human Technopole

HT seeks scientific excellence; we recruit the best scientific talents through international, open calls.

Our working environment is international, friendly and inclusive. Our staff work together across disciplines on activities of biomedical relevance, leveraging synergies between their diverse skillsets and methodological approaches.

Main benefits

• Welfare plans.
• Meal delivery.
• Work-life balance provisions.
• Italian language training for foreigners.
• Parental leave up to 1 year and other support for new parents.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote working policy.
• Support for relocation.
• Researchers and professionals coming to Italy for the first time, or returning after residing abroad, benefit from very attractive income tax benefits.

  Special consideration will be given to candidates who are part of the protected categories list, according to L. 68 / 99.

  Number of positions offered :

  Contract offered :

  CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Permanent– Quadro Level

  Salary range :

  up to 55k, depending on the seniority of the candidate.

  Tax benefits where applicable.

  The position is based in Milan.

  • The Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend, suspend, modify, revoke, or cancel this job posting without giving rise to any rights or claims whatsoever in favor of the candidates;

  the Foundation reserves, however, the right not to proceed with the awarding of the above-described assignment due to the effect of supervening regulatory provisions and / or obstructive circumstances