Global Talent & Succession Specialist

COFCO International; Porto; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

COFCO International is seeking a Talent & Succession Specialist to drive global talent management initiatives, succession planning and Early Careers programs across a multinational organization. The role is based in Leça do Balio, Porto area and offers broad exposure to leadership development and talent analytics.

You will lead the Commercial Graduate Programme, manage governance, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, develop learning experiences, and support leadership development initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Law or Finance.
• Master's degree or advanced HR qualification preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organisational Development or Operational HR roles.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Experience supporting talent development through regular development discussions, IDPs, skills assessment and growth planning.
• Demonstrated experience in HR within complex, multinational organizations is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage talent data and insights.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.
• Experience with talent management technologies and HR systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency and hands-on experience with modern HR technologies and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Commercial Graduate Programme.
• Coordinate attraction, recruitment, onboarding and development activities for graduates.
• Manage programme governance, tracking and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the design and delivery of learning experiences, rotations and development activities.
• Drive and coordinate broader Early Careers initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Support the growth and engagement of the global Early Careers community.
• Support the annual talent review and succession planning processes.
• Prepare talent insights, reports and presentations for key stakeholder discussions.
• Maintain talent and succession data, reporting and governance processes.
• Support HRBPs in ensuring that development plans are in place for identified high-potential employees and successor candidates.
• Monitor implementation and progress of development plans, supporting leaders and employees in accelerating development and readiness of key talent.
• Support implementation of talent management frameworks and development initiatives.
• Contribute to projects aimed at strengthening talent pipelines and organizational capability.
• Contribute to global talent projects and strategic initiatives.
• Analyse talent data and generate insights to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools and participant experience.
• Support evolving Talent & Succession priorities as business needs change.
• Support the planning and delivery of global leadership development programmes.
• Coordinate programme logistics, participant communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Track programme outcomes and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

HR systems

Analytical mindset

Collaboration across geographies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HR systems

Job description

COFCO International is seeking a Talent & Succession Specialist to drive global talent management initiatives, succession planning and Early Careers programs across a multinational organization. The role is based in Leça do Balio, Porto area and offers broad exposure to leadership development and talent analytics.

You will lead the Commercial Graduate Programme, manage governance, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, develop learning experiences, and support leadership development initiatives,