
Talent & Learning Partner, Specialist
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the APAC regional point of contact for Talent and Learning initiatives, with a focus on supporting areas with significant growth.
- Implement and adapt global programs such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, and Engagement to suit local and regional needs.
- Analyze current and future talent needs in the region, identifying gaps and collaborating with HR teams and business leaders to agree on talent strategies and roadmap.
- In support of our pipeline development strategy – establish and deploy regional methods to increase visibility of regional talent and drive plans to develop and grow talent.
- Partner with business, HR and Talent COE to develop accelerated development strategies for early careers and/or apprenticeship programs.
- Coordinate and support the delivery of virtual and in-person training sessions, including logistics, facilitation support, and vendor coordination.
- Maintain and update the Learning Management System (LMS) for the region, including assignments, audits, and reporting.
- Monitor and report on key talent and learning metrics; identify trends and recommend improvements; create and sustain a regional scorecard to track progress.
- Empower teams with the tools and resources they need to grow and develop skills.
- Develop strategy for effective content curation and distribution in the region. Conduct regular reviews to ensure content quality and accuracy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional-level contacts to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
- Seek opportunities to streamline and enhance local processes and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development.
- Strong preference for individuals with experience in strategic workforce planning, skill strategy development and/or talent pipeline/capability development.
- Demonstrated success partnering with HR and the business to understand talent needs and proactively leveraging insights to shape talent plans.
- Proven ability to implement large-scale global talent programs at a local level.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems (e.g., Workday, LMS platforms).
- Agile, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.