Assistant Manager / Manager – Talent Development

Job description

Position This role is responsible for driving talent development strategies, designing end-to-end development journeys, managing talent pipelines, and implementing engagement initiatives to retain key talents and support organizational growth. The successful candidate will act as a key partner in local talent management while effectively coordinating global talent programs from global, ensuring seamless execution, facilitation, and continuous talent review processes.

Job responsibilities

Talent Development & Program Management Global Program Coordination

• Coordinate and localize global talent development programs and initiatives provided by global in alignment with local business needs.

Local Program Design & Execution

Plan, develop, and execute local talent development programs, workshops, and learning journeys from end to end.

Facilitation

Act as a session facilitator for key development programs, workshops, and onboarding initiatives to drive engagement and learning effectiveness.

Talent Pipeline & Review Management Periodic Reviews

• Coordinate and facilitate periodic talent reviews and assessment processes to identify high-potential employees and succession pipelines.

Action Plan Tracking

Translate talent review insights into actionable development plans and track individual growth progress in collaboration with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and line managers.

Talent Engagement & Retention Engagement Activities

• Plan, organize, and execute targeted engagement and retention activities designed to nurture, motivate, and retain key talents.

Feedback & Action Planning

Analyze talent engagement insights and pulse feedback to propose meaningful retention strategies and culture-building initiatives in partnership with HRBPs.

• HR Project & Collaboration Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, local and regional HR teams to implement talent and engagement initiatives. Monitor talent metrics, evaluate program effectiveness, and continuously improve the overall talent journey.

Profile Requirements Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. 7+ years of professional experience, with solid hands-on experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development (L&D) or Retail Learning. Proven experience in designing, executing, and facilitating training programs or development journeys. Professional fluency in English (both written and verbal) for smooth communication Retail experience preferred Core Competencies Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and empathetic approach. High sense of ownership, accountability, and confidentiality. Proactive problem-solver with a passion for people development, engagement, and organizational culture.