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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