Talent & Succession Specialist

COFCO International; Leça do Balio; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COFCO International is seeking a Talent & Succession Specialist to support global talent management initiatives, graduate programmes, and leadership development. This role focuses on building robust talent pipelines, coordinating programmes, and delivering insights to stakeholders across the organization.

With responsibilities spanning Early Careers, succession planning, and continuous improvement projects, the position requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, 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.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage talent data and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of Talent & Succession initiatives and related programmes.
• Support the design and delivery of Graduate Programme and Early Careers activities.
• Coordinate talent reviews, reporting, and governance processes.
• Contribute to global talent projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with HRBPs across functions and geographies to develop leadership capability.

Job description

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Talent & Succession Specialist

Location:

Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Porto, PT

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 12,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose

The Talent & Succession Specialist supports the delivery and continuous improvement of global talent management initiatives, helping to build strong talent pipelines and leadership capability across the organization.

Responsabilities

Commercial Graduate Programme & Early Careers initiatives

• 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.

Talent & Succession

• 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.

Talent Projects & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Leadership Development

• 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.

Requirements

• 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, individual development plans (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.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.