Consultant, Talent Management

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Talent Management Consultant to partner with HR across Nestlé+ functions, driving talent and performance strategies. You will manage the PDP process, oversee top talent programs, and support succession planning, leveraging analytics to guide leadership decisions.

The role emphasizes partnership with HRBPs, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen organizational capability. Preference for Arlington, VA location and 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with stakeholder management and influencing talent decisions at multiple levels.
• Strong project and change management capabilities with multiple priorities.
• Experience with HR systems, reporting tools, and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute PDP process including goal setting, feedback and development planning.
• Manage Top Talent programming and talent review/development activities.
• Support succession planning and development activities with HRBPs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

Tools

SuccessFactors

SAP

Power BI

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

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

Thepay rangeprovided 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.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.