592 Talent Development jobs in South Africa

Job Description

• Reporting
• Administration
• Initiative
• Accountability
• Results Driven

Responsibilities

• Create the annual training plan for the company as an outcome of the training needs analysis.
• Responsible for an effective induction programme for new recruits.
• Continuous skills gap analysis at all job levels.
• Drive the Hollywoodbets culture through the induction programmes.
• Create job specific journeys for all job titles in the business.
• Ensure that training journeys incorporate the latest training techniques, including whole class discussion, e-learning in a blended model.
• The development, motivation and mentoring of training facilitators through regional visits and the annual training meeting.
• Ensure skills training complies with the skills component of the BBBEE scorecard.
• Create an effective learning environment, incorporating online, remote and face-to-face strategies.
• Report to senior management regularly.
• Report to management on regional training hours, areas of concern, developments. Responsible for all leadership training and development, in consultation with HR.
• Tasked with the initiation, management, roll-out and management of training initiatives on a national level.
• The acquisition and onboarding of new Training Facilitators, Coordinators and Training Managers to join the national Training Facilitator team.
• Responsible for the management of the quality of instruction provided by the national Training Facilitator team through observations, professional development and performance management.

Qualifications

• Degree
• SDF- registered
• Computer literate

About Us

At Star Factory, we’re all about teamwork, creativity, and having fun while we do great work. As a fully accredited training provider, we’re proud to offer a space where collaboration and fresh ideas come naturally.

We know how quickly things move in our industry, so we’re always adapting our training approach to stay ahead of the curve. Our goal is to keep expanding into new areas and make sure our learners are building the skills that really matter today.

When you join Star Factory, you’re stepping into a place that genuinely cares about your growth. We’re here to support both your professional journey and personal development. Come see what’s possible at Star Factory, and be part of a Team that’s shaping the future of training and development.

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Role Summary

Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Development, the Talent Development Specialist will support our global efforts to build our Talent Development service. Offering a full suite of complementary services across Assessment, Coaching, Leadership Development, and Outplacement, you will help build the business through service development, client support and engagement to ensure the highest quality delivery for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Global Head of Talent Development in modifying current talent development services to respond to client needs and proactively react to the external market
• Support the Global Head of Talent Development to deliver our talent development services to our clients in a timely manner and to the utmost quality
• Administer talent development services, such as psychometric analysis assessments to ensure timely delivery to our clients, promptly responding to related inquiries
• Meet with potential talent development service vendors, building and managing solid relationships for the effective delivery of our services
• Research current trends and market direction to ensure that our talent development services are current, following best practices, meeting market needs, and to enable us to maximise opportunities
• Support the Lead Engagement team by meeting with clients during the discovery stages of client engagement; and later support the Global Head of Talent Development by helping to nurture the potential client in follow-up meetings, including closing sales
• Draft talent development service proposals based on current solution offerings and terms of delivery
• Share talent development service updates and promote new initiatives with key members in the talent advisory team
• Promote our talent development services throughout Robert Walters, with a particular focus on client facing associates to develop our internal network and facilitate business opportunities
• Give feedback to the Global Head of Talent Development on the talent development services to inform future development and continuous improvements in our services
• Carry out internal administrative and external operational tasks related to our talent advisory and talent development services
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding our talent development services to support the Global Head of Talent Development and the Talent Advisory Lead Engagement Team
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour or Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred but not required).
• Strong understanding of the talent development sector including awareness of best practices, industry trends and methodologies
• Experience in creating various talent development solutions (some experience in delivering the solutions preferred but not required).
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering successful projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, ensuring timely delivery of services.
• Experience in client and vendor engagement, account management or similar role within the talent advisory or HR consulting sector
• An understanding of the recruitment sector and how talent advisory services align within the traditional recruitment service delivery model
• Ability to operate in an agile and responsive environment
• Capacity to operate with both timeliness and quality of delivery at the forefront
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
  
  

• A unique opportunity to drive projects such as Employer Branding, Talent pipelining, Recruitment Innovation, Candidate Experience
• A track record of high performance and an ability to deliver excellent results consistently is key. In return for your hard work, you'll be offered a competitive top salary and benefits package with bonuses/commission and fantastic incentives programme
• Private medical insurance
• A fantastic training and development programme
• Volunteer time off
• The opportunity to partake / qualify for our Global incentive weekend
• Employee wellbeing through various programmes
• You'll have plenty of opportunities to progress your career, both in your country and other locations around the world. That's the benefit of working for a large global organisation. One that is at the forefront of recruitment innovation, and a specialist in RPO and MSP
  
  

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Company Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Talent & Development Advisor.
The purpose of this role is to facilitate and execute talent and managerial development, coaching, and mentoring aligned with the Kumba Talent Management and Learning strategy.

We're the best in the industry.
You'll make us better.
Guided by our Purpose and our Values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description
As our
Talent & Development Advisor,
your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintaining a healthy environment and safe operations practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures and setting Kumba standards. Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.
• Performance and Delivery

• Talent Management Strategy and Integration:

• Be the custodian of all talent management programmes at the Operation/Site, ensuring integration and partnering with People & Organisation (P&O) Advisors, Section Managers, and Line Management. This includes talent reviews, assessments, development interventions, succession planning and retention efforts.

• Strive towards customer satisfaction at the Operation/Site by supporting the implementation of talent management programmes and processes that support P&O's and the organisation's short-and long-term strategy.
• Implement talent and managerial development best practices, bringing in thought leadership and application of relevant people processes and frameworks.

• Oversee the contracting of coaching service providers and administer the coaching programme with respective coaches.

• Collaboration and Resource Management:

• Align managerial development programmes and competence building with the business unit's reporting requirements.

• Manage the third-party provider/s for managerial skills as the contract manager in line with the relevant Supply Chain Management processes.
• Apply the 70:20:10 learning principles in the business unit by allocating, monitoring, and utilising financial resources and capital expenditures according to objectives and budgets.
• Collaborate with P&O Business Partners to ensure a robust onboarding programme for new and promoted employees.
• Facilitate succession planning programmes for junior management roles and closely monitor the improvement of the operation's Employment Equity profile.

• Assist with establishing management development programmes (in collaboration with external providers and institutions of higher learning), facilitate employee bursary programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, professional registrations, and soft skills for the operation.

• Learning and Development Coordination:

• Support the relevant Section Managers with individual development plans, career profiles, and Managers-once-Removed career conversations.

• Identify the operation's training needs in line with Kumba's talent and learning strategy, including management development.
• Coordinate and execute corporate talent management projects and initiatives.
• Identify challenges/opportunities and make recommendations for learning interventions/programmes.

• Administer the Formal Studies Assistance programme and related processes.

• Continuous Improvement and Organisational Development:

• Facilitate the implementation of a climate and environment conducive to continual learning throughout the operation.

• Manage the development and implementation of personal learning, self-development, and growth in the operation to ensure ongoing development.
• Facilitate forums to share knowledge and optimise learning systems and processes in the spirit of continuous improvement within the business unit.

• Facilitate organisational development interventions to promote a high-performance culture in the operation.

• Performance Management and Compliance:

• Refine coaching and mentorship in the business unit and support P&O Business Partners with addressing and closing poor performance gaps.

• Execute necessary measures to ensure all competence training is provided in line with Anglo American's capability model.
• Analyse and report on possible processes, and people risk impacts and propose and drive corrective actions with support from the Talent and Sourcing counterparts

• Be in tune with the Operation's Social and Labour Plans, people development requirements, and collaborate with Early Talent to ensure compliance and development of talent pipelines for the Operation/Site.

• Reporting and Data Management:

• Deliver, track, and report on Individual Development Plansfor all management and specialists' employees for the Operation/ Site.

• Assist with preparing and setting up succession planning forums for the Operation/Site in line with the talent management annual calendar.
• Track, report and analyse exit interview data for the Operation/Site and recommend appropriate interventions to address the gaps.
• Capture, update, control and maintain talent data for the Operation/ Site.
• Prepare talent management reports as may be required.

This role is in the People & Organisation (P&O) function on a Band 6 (D1) level, reporting to the Principal Talent & Organisational Effectiveness.
Qualifications

• Relevant National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF6
• Relevant Degree in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF7 – Advantageous
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of experience in P&O and Talent Management.
• Understanding talent management principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with organisational development concepts.
• Understanding of learning and development methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance management principles.
• Awareness of relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Understanding data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Familiarity with succession planning strategies.
• Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks.

Awareness of industry trends and benchmarks in talent management

Additional Information
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Job Title: Talent Development Specialist

Location: Johannesburg Florida

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Talent Development Specialist to join our team. The Talent Development Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing talent development programs that support the professional growth and development of our employees. This individual will work closely with various departments to identify training needs, develop learning initiatives, and measure the effectiveness of training programs. The Talent Development Specialist will also provide coaching and support to employees at all levels to enhance their skills and competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and develop learning objectives that support organizational goals
• Design and deliver effective development programs using a variety of modalities, including instructor-led training, online courses, and webinars
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback surveys, metrics, and performance evaluations
• Provide one-on-one coaching to employees to help them develop their skills and reach their full potential
• Assist in the implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in talent development and recommend new ideas and initiatives to support employee growth
• Maintain accurate records of training activities and employee development plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Industrial and Organizational psychology or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in talent development, learning and development, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
• Experience with learning management systems and other training technology tools
• Professional certification in talent development, coaching, or related field is a plus

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about helping employees grow and develop. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of talent development best practices, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Company Description

-We have an exciting opportunity for a Talent & Development Advisor. The purpose of this role is to facilitate and execute talent and managerial development, coaching, and mentoring aligned with the Kumba Talent Management and Learning strategy.

We're the best in the industry.

You'll make us better.

Guided by our Purpose and our Values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to "re-imagine mining to improve people's lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

-As our Talent & Development Advisor, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintaining a healthy environment and safe operations practices, ensuring compliance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures and setting Kumba standards. Encourage a culture that focuses on safety in all operations.
• Performance and Delivery
• Talent Management Strategy and Integration:
• Be the custodian of all talent management programmes at the Operation/Site, ensuring integration and partnering with People & Organisation (P&O) Advisors, Section Managers, and Line Management. This includes talent reviews, assessments, development interventions, succession planning and retention efforts.
• Strive towards customer satisfaction at the Operation/Site by supporting the implementation of talent management programmes and processes that support P&O's and the organisation's short-and long-term strategy.
• Implement talent and managerial development best practices, bringing in thought leadership and application of relevant people processes and frameworks.
• Oversee the contracting of coaching service providers and administer the coaching programme with respective coaches.
• Collaboration and Resource Management:
• Align managerial development programmes and competence building with the business unit's reporting requirements.
• Manage the third-party provider/s for managerial skills as the contract manager in line with the relevant Supply Chain Management processes.
• Apply the 70:20:10 learning principles in the business unit by allocating, monitoring, and utilising financial resources and capital expenditures according to objectives and budgets.
• Collaborate with P&O Business Partners to ensure a robust onboarding programme for new and promoted employees.
• Facilitate succession planning programmes for junior management roles and closely monitor the improvement of the operation's Employment Equity profile.
• Assist with establishing management development programmes (in collaboration with external providers and institutions of higher learning), facilitate employee bursary programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, professional registrations, and soft skills for the operation.
• Learning and Development Coordination:
• Support the relevant Section Managers with individual development plans, career profiles, and Managers-once-Removed career conversations.
• Identify the operation's training needs in line with Kumba's talent and learning strategy, including management development.
• Coordinate and execute corporate talent management projects and initiatives.
• Identify challenges/opportunities and make recommendations for learning interventions/programmes.
• Administer the Formal Studies Assistance programme and related processes.
• Continuous Improvement and Organisational Development:
• Facilitate the implementation of a climate and environment conducive to continual learning throughout the operation.
• Manage the development and implementation of personal learning, self-development, and growth in the operation to ensure ongoing development.
• Facilitate forums to share knowledge and optimise learning systems and processes in the spirit of continuous improvement within the business unit.
• Facilitate organisational development interventions to promote a high-performance culture in the operation.
• Performance Management and Compliance:
• Refine coaching and mentorship in the business unit and support P&O Business Partners with addressing and closing poor performance gaps.
• Execute necessary measures to ensure all competence training is provided in line with Anglo American's capability model.
• Analyse and report on possible processes, and people risk impacts and propose and drive corrective actions with support from the Talent and Sourcing counterparts
• Be in tune with the Operation's Social and Labour Plans, people development requirements, and collaborate with Early Talent to ensure compliance and development of talent pipelines for the Operation/Site.
• Reporting and Data Management:
• Deliver, track, and report on Individual Development Plansfor all management and specialists' employees for the Operation/ Site.
• Assist with preparing and setting up succession planning forums for the Operation/Site in line with the talent management annual calendar.
• Track, report and analyse exit interview data for the Operation/Site and recommend appropriate interventions to address the gaps.
• Capture, update, control and maintain talent data for the Operation/ Site.
  Prepare talent management reports as may be required.

This role is in the People & Organisation (P&O) function on a Band 6 (D1) level, reporting to the Principal Talent & Organisational Effectiveness.

Qualifications

• -Relevant National Diploma in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF6
• Relevant Degree in Human Resources Management/Development on NQF7 – Advantageous
  SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• • 3-5 years of experience in P&O and Talent Management.
• Understanding talent management principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of HR processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with organisational development concepts.
• Understanding of learning and development methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance management principles.
• Awareness of relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Understanding data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Familiarity with succession planning strategies.
• Knowledge of competency-based training frameworks.

Awareness of industry trends and benchmarks in talent management

Additional Information

-Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment.

This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation.

We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company .

This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

• Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program
• Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation
• Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate
• Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics
• Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development.
• Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment
• Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists
• Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks
• Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget

• An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond
• Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level.
• Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams
• Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution
• Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes
• Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment.

This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation.

We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company .

This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

• Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program
• Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation
• Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate
• Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics
• Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development.
• Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment
• Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists
• Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks
• Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget

• An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond
• Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level.
• Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams
• Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution
• Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes
• Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer