Regional Talent Manager (EMEA)
Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwith over 5,000 staff and head offices based in the UK. We are an organisationfocused on Smart Science to Improve Lives and our innovative products are usedacross Life Sciences and Consumer Care markets.
At Croda it’s our people who arethe difference, and therefore we place a high premium on attracting andretaining talent who can help us achieve our Purpose and strategic objectives,therefore we are now recruiting a new position as a Head of Talent to join ourEMEA HR team.
Reporting to the EMEA HR Directoryou will be involved in all areas of talent acquisition including leading thesearch for experienced hires and owning the early careers program for theregion. You will also be instrumental in delivering our regional employerbranding and D&I strategies whilst supporting with talent management andsuccession planning activities to ensure Croda remains an employer of choice inour markets.
Whowe're looking for:
1. Degree qualified with prior experience working in a talent acquisition / recruitment management role either within agency or inhouse with a strong understanding of Life Sciences, Manufacturing and/or Industrial markets.
2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across regions
3. Highly organised with the ability manage a fluctuating workload and prioritise activities based on business needs
4. Tenacious and highly curious individual to deliver against objectives whilst proactively challenging ways of working and seeking opportunities to drive value creation and streamline HR processes
5. Good working knowledge of local labour laws across EMEA and a comprehensive understanding of talent challenges.
6. High level of strategic thinking and business partnership to craft and deliver a multi-year talent strategy for Croda across EMEA and to ensure the talent manager role is seen as a consultative and value added role within the organisation.
KeyResponsibilities
7. Work with the Regional HR Director to develop and implement a medium and long term talent strategy to address current and future talent needs across the organisation
8. Promote Croda as an employer of choice in the candidate market through in person events and digital media
9. Take the lead in senior level and strategic recruitment across the region ensuring a professional and proactive approach to the identification and selection of talent to meet business needs.
10. Provide training, coaching and advice to managers and HR peers to ensure recruitment processes are efficient and to ensure the organisation keep abreast with new and innovative recruitment practices
11. Support the HR Director with annual career pathway mapping and talent review processes
12. Take ownership of the early career apprentice and graduate program at a regional level ensuring effective program management and monitoring ROI
13. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives in the business to support how Croda can attract and retain talent
14. Work closely with ERG and communication teams in Croda to capture and promote news stories which will drive engagement and/or promote the organisation as an ethical and attractive employer externally.
15. Provide regular reporting and advise to senior leadership teams in areas of talent attraction, development and retention
16. Work as part of global HR network to capture best practice from other regions and Group HR teams building strong working relationships within the global HR community.
17. Take the lead on HR projects pertaining to talent as requested by the HR Director and identify new projects to drive best practice in the region.
Crodarecognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to ourworkforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equalopportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at ourcompany. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute,including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status,pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Inaccordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations forapplicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs. #LI-DB1