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Talent Management Design Director

United Kingdom, Kingston · Job Posted February 16, 2026
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We believe that our people and our culture are central to our success. As our Talent Management Design Director, you will architect a future-focused, data‑led talent ecosystem that drives Unilever people-led performance while empowering thousands of leaders to find meaningful careers. This is a rare opportunity to shepherd how we develop and elevate our leaders— creating processes that are highly effective and human. You’ll take the best of what works, disrupt what doesn’t, and craft seamless, inclusive experiences that strengthen leadership pipelines and accelerate our strategic ambitions. If you’re energized by complexity, motivated by change, and eager to innovate or improve, this role invites you to shape the next generation of talent practices and bring them to life in a way that feels simple and inspiring.

Job Responsibility

  • Design and continuously improve talent management processes (including but not exclusively succession planning, career & development planning, and talent reviews) for directors and below
  • Ensure all processes are aligned across all interfaces and touchpoints supporting a unified and positive employee journey
  • Partner closely with Employer Brand, Talent Acquisition, DEI and Reward teams to ensure talent management strategies support broader people strategy & priorities
  • Work closely with our People Experience organization to bring the right employee experience to life
  • Work closely with our People Experience organization and IT to leverage technology to drive process simplification & process optimization
  • Develop and implement robust measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of talent management processes
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of talent managers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on brilliant execution, innovation and results
  • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in talent management, integrating relevant innovations into the organization’s processes where it really matters
  • Ensure compliance with relevant policies, legal requirements, and ensure alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) priorities in all talent management practices
  • Create an engaged community of business leaders/employees that serve as voice of the consumer and inform/test solutions as our barometer of employee experience when it comes to talent management
  • Collaborate with business and HR leaders to understand talent needs and translate them into actionable process improvements and solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, HR, or organizational development
  • At least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Proven expertise in designing and optimizing talent management processes for large, complex, and/or global organizations
  • Dexterous in talent technology and driven to use technology in highly effective ways
  • Demonstrated experience in aligning initiatives across different stakeholder groups and influence across organizational boundaries
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with talent analytics and measurement frameworks
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Driven by outcomes and measurable results and able to drive change and influence at all levels of the organization
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and pension scheme
  • Annual bonus
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Discounted staff shop
  • Shares
  • Flexible and hybrid working environment
  • Wellbeing support including hubs, programmes and development opportunities
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