Job Title: Talent Manager
Location
Lagos
Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, Human Resources, HR
Description
Define and agree the talent strategy in alignment with the regional talent priorities
Act as the country lead and strategic advisor to EXCOM and senior business stakeholders on Talent Strategies and objectives
Work with senior leadership to identify cover for EXCOM and critical roles, and develop succession plans
Drive the talent elements of Our People Way while ensuring focus on implementing and anchoring the global standards
Drive Strategic Workforce planning
Lead the recruitment of management positions and conduct pre-screening interviews where appropriate
Build Talent Acquisition capability
Own the process to maintain and nurture the talent pipeline
Define the approach to external pipeline management based on business needs
Provide market insights to ensure appropriate inclusion in strategic talent planning activities
Prepare annual resourcing priorities
Define the recruitment focus areas for the country, in line with regional talent acquisition objectives, such as internal versus external appointments, diversity, talent mix
Ensure that appropriate Talent Acquisition processes are in place
Monitor key Talent Acquisition standards, via regionally-identified targets/metrics using insights from Talent Acquisition KPIs to inform local strategies and priorities
Increase the capability of the Human Resources Team to drive Competency-Based Interviewing standards
Work with HR Teams to identify risks in the People Balance Sheet and develop plans to mitigate them
Develop data analytics for the development of insights
Develop and implement a long term regional graduate strategy
Drive positive talent outcomes, through ensuring the development of key talent
Work with Regional Talent Manager to ensure a compelling Employment Value Proposition
Ensure that the investment in psychometric assessments is fully leveraged in the business and supports business strategic outcomes
Identify and interpret the business impacts of talent insights; convert insights into actions that support the strategic agenda of the business and delivers against the plan
Requirements
Knowledge, experience and skills required
B. Degree in the humanities or business studies
Seasoned HR Practitioner/Resourcing Practitioner with a minimum of 5 years in managing talent resourcing at management level
Experience in research/talent pipelining
Demonstrated strength in direct sourcing
In-depth and up-to-date specialist knowledge of psychometric assessments
A deep understanding of and experience of best in class talent management practices
Thorough knowledge and experience of best practices in the field of organisational career development
Proven experience and ability to create a presence in the business, consulting, and applying advocacy skills to position Talent Management as a strategic business partner
Excellent computer skills
Roles and Attributes Required
Excellent leadership qualities with the ability to deliver results within a fast paced environment.
Ability to manage complexity and work independently
Strategic thinker with strong commercial competencies
Good communication skills and ability to communicate at the highest level and build internal and external relationships quickly.
Clear and confident verbal communicator with ability to represent the organisation to external audiences
Strong knowledge of the use of social media in resourcing for brand building
Superior analytical skills
The ability to be diplomatic, persuasive and influential, with senior stakeholders
Experience in coaching is desirable
Demonstrated problem solving skills; ability to recognise critical problems and opportunities
Understanding of when to shift from analysis to action
Commercial aptitude
Potential and ambition to progress to more senior roles within the organisation
Experience in the administration, interpretation and feedback of a range of psychometric assessment tools, including personality and cognitive tools 16PF, CPI and WAIS will be a strongly advantage
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