Talent & DE&I Specialist

• Deploys and embeds the talent strategy and plan, programmes and events (identification, development & retention) working through the HRBP's and with the business.
• Drives the succession plan(s), working with HRBP's and senior leadership team to ensure risks are mitigated and individual development plans are in place and activated.
• Leads the DE&I agenda for India, ensuring leadership sponsorship and governance is in place.
• Provides data, insight and analysis against all talent and diversity KPI's to drive the right decisions and actions.
• Facilitates senior leadership events to support the talent and diversity agenda e.g. talent calibration, focus groups, leadership events etc.

Soft skills:

• Communicates effectively and efficiently while adapting to the audience and getting the message through as intended
• Has proven experience in delivering effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences
• Focuses on all aspects and details of a task and delivering your output with a high level of accuracy is an advantage
• Has the ability to find root causes of problems and to focus on their quick and efficient solution

Professional skills:

• Has subject matter expertise in the fields of Talent and DE&I. Should be familiar with market practices, most prevalent theories, and solutioning techniques.
• Has an experience of working across different geographies and cultures and has a global mindset
• Understands how high performing teams are created and operate
• Has the ability to connect dots, and translate strategy to actionable plans, and tracking them to closure.
• Brings gravitas and influence at all levels to build an effective coalition of sponsors and supporters to drive the talent and diversity agenda
• Is a proactive self-starter with the resilience to keep going when things get tough and can find ways to knock down or work around barriers and bumps in the road is an advantage
• Has a sense of urgency; will roll their sleeves up and get things done when needed.

Language skills:

• English - Fluent

Additional information: At least 5 - 8 years of experience of working across Strategic HR BP roles with a deep focus on talent and diversity, and/ or leading Talent and DE&I in a COE structure