Head of Talent Management

JOB OVERVIEW

A leading organization is seeking an accomplished Head of Talent Management to lead enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, and succession planning within a large, multi-site operating environment. The role will ensure workforce capability keeps pace with business expansion and that people-development priorities deliver measurable operational outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute an integrated learning and development strategy for frontline and corporate support functions.
  
• Build scalable talent, leadership, and succession programmes that strengthen internal mobility and management pipelines.
  
• Lead digital learning transformation, including LMS and e-learning solutions for a geographically dispersed workforce.
  
• Establish evidence-based learning analytics and link programme effectiveness to productivity, service quality, retention, and other business KPIs.
  
• Build and lead a high-performing talent management team while partnering closely with senior leadership and business functions.
  

Requirements

• Eight to ten years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or organizational development, including three to five years in a senior leadership role.
  
• Strong experience in large-scale, multi-site retail, FMCG, F&B, or similarly complex operating environments.
  
• Proven success in building functions, frameworks, or programmes from the ground up in a high-growth organization.
  
• Strong commercial acumen, including an understanding of store economics, workforce productivity, and operational performance.
  
• Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and translate business strategy into measurable people-development initiatives.