This is a strategic yet hands-on role in a highly international environment. You combine data-driven insight with strong stakeholder partnership to build talent pipelines, strengthen succession and foster a culture of development, inclusion and agility across the region. The role will report into the VP Global Talent with a dotted line to the VP HR based in the Netherlands. Responsibilities
In this role, you translate business strategy into a clear and actionable talent agenda for DEMEA. You work at both regional and enterprise level, providing strategic guidance while ensuring strong execution of core talent processes.
- Develop and drive the DEMEA talent strategy aligned with enterprise and business goals
- Partner with HRBPs, HRBAs and leadership teams to translate business needs into talent priorities
- Facilitate regional talent reviews, succession planning and performance management processes
- Identify critical roles, success profiles and capability gaps across the region
- Strengthen succession pipelines and support development of high-potential and emerging leaders
- Promote internal mobility and support career pathways within DEMEA
- Deploy targeted L&D and talent development initiatives based on business needs
- Analyze engagement data and support leaders in defining and executing follow-up actions
- Provide strategic talent insights and advice to senior and executive leadership
- Lead at least one global talent initiative within the Global Talent CoE
- Embed diversity, equity and inclusion across all talent processes
What you bring
You are a trusted talent and HR professional who combines strategic thinking with pragmatic execution. You are comfortable operating at senior levels, while staying close to the organization and its people.
- Strong talent and HR acumen, with experience in talent reviews, succession planning and talent strategy
- Ability to understand and navigate organizational structures, job frameworks and HR processes
- Strong stakeholder management, consulting and influencing skills
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions, countries and cultures
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and actions
- Confident facilitation skills, executive presence and solid project management capabilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment requiring agility and pragmatism
Qualifications
This role requires a solid HR foundation combined with international experience and the ability to operate at both regional and enterprise level.
- 4–8+ years of experience in Talent Management, HR Business Partnering or a related HR role
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
- Fluency in English required; French is a plus
- Availability for domestic and international travel (approximately 30%)
Skills Required
- 4–8+ years of experience in Talent Management, HR Business Partnering, or a related HR role
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Fluency in English
- French language skills
- Experience with talent reviews, succession planning, and talent strategy
- Strong stakeholder management, consulting, influencing, facilitation, and executive presence skills
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights and actions
- Project management capabilities
- Availability for domestic and international travel
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.
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