Talent Management Partner, India

Job title: Talent Management Partner India, SEAI MCO

• Hiring Manager: Talent Management Lead

• Location: Mumbai/Hyderabad

• Hybrid, 10% of travel expected

• Job type: Permanent Full time

Our team and your role

This role in the Talent COE reports directly to the Talent Management Lead, SEAI MCO and is part of the Talent Management (TM) community.

The Talent Management COE owns, designs and governs the Talent processes, to define and drive the overall integrated talent experience.

Your responsibilities

As the Talent Management Partner for India, you will be a key advisor on all aspects of Talent Management to support the business which includes: being responsible for operationalizing the global talent strategy in your markets, knowing the key talents to ensure a diverse pipeline for Cross Moves, and serve as a thought leader to senior leadership and PBP for all matters related to Talent Management in India. This role will also work in close partnership with the Talent Management team in the Business Operations hub located in Hyderabad, to facilitate talent flow/cross moves and ensure consistent talent experience.

North Star Talent Strategy:  Translate the Talent Strategy into clear priorities for your Market  driving and operationalizing in a way that is relevant to the talent needs of the business.  Driving and educating around the Talent Principles to support the overall ambition.

• Talent Advisor: serve as a key advisor for Sr. Leaders, the Country council and P&C around talent management to create and develop solutions to ensure the business has a robust Sr/ leadership pipeline.

• Talent Density: Partner with the business and P&C to identify key capability areas to build a comprehensive talent approach and strong talent pools (internally and externally) to attract and retain top talent. Know and engage key talent and serve as career advisor to support their development.

• Potential for Growth and Succession pipeline: support the Potential for Growth Talent Cycle by ensuring strong engagement with the business and P&C community.  Play a key role in building capability of leaders around assessment of potential, potential for what and ensuring leaders build rich development plans 

• Talent Exchange:   participate in talent forums with peers in Talent community to raise visibly on opportunities within the GBU/GF and provide exposure of key talents.  Partner with P&C BP and business to encourage and promote bold and cross moves.

• DEI:  Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, working with cross-functional teams to create strong diverse succession slates, and develop metrics to track and measure progress

• Capability planning:  in partnership with Organization Development, Capability & Transformation (OC&T) to identify key skills and capabilities needed for specific GBU/GF talent pools.

• Talent Intelligence:  bring in a “data driven approach” using HR analytics to track key talent metrics and provide insights for decision-making, presenting findings to senior leadership and recommending adjustments to talent management strategies as needed.

• Proactive Leadership Pipeline development and talent pools:  work closely with TA, PBPs, People Excellence Lead, senior leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between talent management initiatives and business objectives, providing guidance and support to local TM teams to ensure consistency across global operations.

• Voice of Business:  Represent your Market business needs to the larger International Talent Management agenda to ensure that framework and tools are built with the business in mind. 

• Identification of Talent for nominated programs-to support accelerated development

About you

• Leader with 5+ years of progressive talent management experience, experience working in a International team.

• Strong knowledge of talent trends, industry best practices, and compliance requirements, especially in the context of the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven experience in developing and executing global talent management strategies, including talent pipelines, succession planning, diversity and executive talent management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, and in an international matrix environment.

• Strong business acumen and a pragmatic approach to solving complex talent challenges.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with HR analytics tools to inform data-driven decision-making.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Fluent in English.

• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Why should you consider this role?

• You will be a part of the International Talent Management Community Team and play an important role as we evolve and deploy our North Star Talent Strategy. We have ambitious plans and supportive leadership - an exciting time to be part of Talent!

• You will be part of a truly diverse cross-cultural team and have impact on an International scale.

• You will get an opportunity to develop or strengthen your Talent Management expertise that could benefit you to a wider role in HR (should that be your preferred career path)

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