Global Talent & Leadership Development Manager (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

• Talent Management: Own and continuously improve the annual global talent cycle, including talent reviews, performance management, calibration and succession planning across multiple Business Units.

• Frameworks: Design, implement and evolve within the Freudenberg talent management community global talent and performance processes, standards and tools that enable consistent talent decisions worldwide.

• Leadership Development: Shape global leadership development initiatives by creating concepts, learning journeys and development programs aligned with business needs.

• Business Partnering: Act as the subject matter expert for HR Business Partners, providing guidance, training and best practices on talent assessment, performance management and succession planning.

• Executive Collaboration: Prepare and facilitate global talent conferences, support Board-level discussions and provide meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.

• Concept Development: Create engaging learning concepts, workshops and leadership content tailored to different target groups and organizational priorities.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing processes, identify optimization opportunities and further develop the global talent landscape, leveraging tools such as Workday where appropriate.

• Experience: Several years of experience in Talent Management, Performance Management or Organizational Development within an international organization.

• Expertise: Hands-on experience managing global talent review cycles, performance processes, succession planning and calibration meetings is essential.

• Stakeholder Management: Confidence working with senior leaders and HR Business Partners, balancing a consultative approach with the ability to influence and challenge when needed.

• Conceptual Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable talent frameworks, assessment approaches and development initiatives.

• Communication: Excellent facilitation, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage audiences across cultures and organizational levels.

• Systems: Experience with Workday Talent & Performance or comparable HR systems is an advantage.

• Languages: Fluent English is essential; German or another additional language is considered a plus.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis to support global programs and stakeholder collaboration.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.