Consultant, Talent Management

Nestle; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Talent Management Consultant to partner with HR teams across Nestlé+ to execute talent and performance management strategies. You will lead the Top Talent program, support succession planning, and drive analytics to strengthen leadership development across the organization.

Preferred Arlington, VA location with travel up to 15%. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder partnership, and global talent initiatives with Nestlé+ partners.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Human Resources or related field, with HR Generalist/BP, Talent Management, operations or change leadership experience.
• Stakeholder management experience across multiple levels.
• Strong project and change management capabilities.
• Ability to build trust and gain buy-in at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute the PDP process with goal setting, performance discussions and ongoing feedback.
• Provide Nestlé+ level support for core Performance Management activities.
• Manage Top Talent programming and talent reviews.
• Assess workforce capabilities and identify future needs to address capability gaps.
• Use talent data to inform succession planning and development recommendations.
• Support training to global talent management processes and communications.
• Maintain Talent Management tools and systems (SuccessFactors, reporting, analytics).
• Analyze talent data and prepare reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Relationship building

Consulting

Influencing

Negotiation

Facilitation

Training design

Performance management

Change management

Conflict management

Business acumen

Project management

Prioritization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP/SuccessFactors

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Talent Management Consultant partners with functional HR teams across Nestlé+ (including Nestlé USA, Nespresso, Nestlé Health Science, and R&D) to execute talent and performance management strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that strengthen organizational capability and advance talent priorities across the organization.

This role is responsible for executing the Top Talent strategy, managing the annual People Development & Performance process, supporting succession planning and key talent development activities, and leading strategic talent initiatives in partnership with the Global Talent organization. It also serves as the primary Talent and Performance Management (TPM) partner for Nestlé+ stakeholder groups, supporting talent development processes, internal mobility, and succession planning.

Success in this role requires a blend of analytical expertise and consultative partnership. The individual must be comfortable navigating talent systems, analyzing data, and translating insights into actionable recommendations, while partnering with HR teams to facilitate talent discussions and strengthen leadership and succession outcomes.

Preferred location for this position is Arlington, VA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Management

• Partner with HRBPs to execute the annual People Development & Performance (PDP) process, including goal setting, performance discussions, and ongoing feedback practices

• Provide Nestlé+ level support for core Performance Management activities

Talent and Succession Management

• Manage Top Talent programming and associated talent review/development activities

• Partner with HRBPs to assess current workforce capabilities, identify future talent needs, and develop actions to reskill workforce/address capability gaps

• Leverage talent data and insights to inform succession planning, talent reviews, and development recommendations

• Consult with Employee Experience COC, People Analytics and DE&I counterparts to align talent solutions with business and functional needs

• Provide Nestlé+ level support for core talent and succession management activities

Process Management & Training

• Develop and facilitate key training to support the core global talent management process and capability building for HR teams

• Support the development of key talent management process communications to ensure leadership and HR stakeholders know critical deadlines and milestones, training plans and key meetings

• Maintain and enhance Talent Management tools and systems, including SuccessFactors, reporting, forecasting, workforce analytics, and dashboards

• Analyze talent data and prepare reports and insights to support talent discussions and decision‑making

• Other assigned duties and projects

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources or a related field. Experience should include a combination of HR Generalist/Business Partnering, Talent Management, HR operations and systems, or change leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder management, and influencing people and talent decisions across multiple organizational levels

• Strong project and change management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously

• Ability to build trust, credibility, and gain buy‑in at all levels

• Experience working with HR systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Excel, Power BI) preferred

• Travel required: up to 15%

SKILLS:

• Strong relationship‑building, consulting, and influencing/negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization

• Exceptional facilitation and training design skills with expertise in performance management, change management, conflict management, and strong business acumen

• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities in a dynamic environment

• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (particularly Excel and PowerPoint); experience with SAP/SuccessFactors and workforce analytics tools preferred

Salary: $122,142.42 to $172,941.60 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Job Requisition: 420794