Assistant Manager Talent - Kabirwala Factory

Nestlé; Punjab; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is looking for an Assistant Manager Talent for its Kabirwala Factory in Pakistan. The role involves overseeing talent management processes including recruitment, training, and leadership development. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, 3 to 5 years of experience in talent management, and the ability to engage effectively with employees and stakeholders. A background in the FMCG sector will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in talent management, organizational development, learning or business partnering.
• Ability to engage with internal employees regarding values, culture, and career growth.
• Experience in matrix structured organizations and preferably in the FMCG sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching, and leadership development at the factory level.
• Align and execute People Strategies to enhance employee contributions.
• Lead performance management, talent and succession planning.
• Contribute to training and coaching plans and deliver leadership development knowledge.
• Strengthen the Nestlé Employer Brand and ensure quality candidate experience.

Skills

Talent management

Organizational development

Leadership development

Recruitment

Business administration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology

Job description

Location: Kabirwala Factory, Pakistan

Company: Nestlé

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Qualification: Masters/Bachelors Degree

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager Talent oversees recruitment, training, coaching, and leadership development at the factory level. He/she is responsible to execute the Education & Training (E&T) Master Plan, design and update E&T methodologies, and ensure smooth execution of talent and succession strategies to develop and retain talent, providing a competitive business advantage.

A day in the life of an Assistant Manager Talent

• Align and execute People Strategies to enhance employee contributions for both short and long-term business needs. Support Nestlé initiatives like Leadership Principles and Organizational Alignment. Foster an open, empowering, and equitable culture, ensuring flawless execution of Organizational Development initiatives.
• In alignment with corporate talent team, act as a catalyst for driving HR initiatives at site. Shape a culture that supports Nestlé’s goals by coaching line managers in core people processes.
• Lead performance management, talent and succession planning
• Contribute to training and coaching plans, delivering leadership development knowledge across functional units. Conduct competency assessments to ensure effective methods and knowledge sharing.
• Lead the Recruitment process, ensuring Talent Acquisition capabilities are in place. Strengthen the Nestlé Employer Brand to ensure a quality candidate experience and grow the talent bench through multiple sourcing channels.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelors/Masters (Preferably in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or Organizational Psychology) from an HEC recognized institution.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in talent management, organizational development, learning or business partnering
• Ability to be proactive, adaptable, and quickly respond to changing market demands. Stay ahead of the curve by continuously learning and adapting the ongoing workforce planning and retention strategies.
• Ability to actively engage with internal employees by highlighting the company's values, culture, career growth opportunities, and employee benefits during career conversations.
• Working exposure in matrix structured organizations with multiple divisions and/or business groups/categories. Prior experience of working in the FMCG sector will be an added plus.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with line managers, HR teams, and other internal/external stakeholders.