Talent Development Partner

**Your** Role**

We are looking for a **Talent**Development Partner** for the HR team based in Barcelona, who will report to the Talent Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing employee development, succession planning, and performance management to ensure the company attracts and retains high-performing individuals. This role involves identifying training needs, developing learning strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous employee development, enhancing employees' skills, performance, and career growth. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills to foster a dynamic and successful workforce.

**What you will do**

**1. Talent Development & Succession Planning**:

- Design and implement leadership development programs and succession planning initiatives.
- Personally know talent on critical succession, mentoring and coaching them for career growth and leadership development.
- Manage mentorship and coaching frameworks to support employee growth.
- Create career framework and tools for employees to enhance retention and growth.
- Execute and implement some of the key talent initiatives, collaborating with the HRBPs (talent review, learning programs, high potential development initiatives, succession planning, engagement, recruiting, etc).

**2. Learning &**Development**Strategy &Solutions**:

- Develop and implement company-wide learning and development strategies and a high impact-learning catalogue.
- Identify skills gaps (transversal & functional) and design and implement targeted learning initiatives.
- Design and implement training programs, workshops, and e-learning initiatives.
- Align L&D programs with business goals and employee career growth.
- Assess skills gaps and identify training requirements through employee IDPs, performance data, and business needs.
- Evaluate learning trends and best practices to ensure relevant and effective training.
- Implement and manage Learning Management Systems (LMS) for efficient training delivery.
- Leverage digital learning tools, gamification, and AI-driven learning solutions.
- Monitor and optimize training content to ensure engagement and effectiveness.

**3. Performance Management & Retention**:

- Lead the performance management process and systems linked to it.
- Work with colleagues to create recognition and retention strategies.
- Develop succession planning programs to ensure long-term organizational success.

**4. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
- Support the design and implementation of initiatives to drive an Inclusive culture.

**5**. Stakeholder Collaboration & Budget Management**:

- Manage the L&D budget, ensuring cost-effective training solutions.
- Collaborate within the group talent community to create and manage cross-company initiatives
- Partner with external vendors, training providers, and universities when needed.
- Act as a change agent and promote best practices among the business.

**What we are looking for**
- Proven experience in talent development in an international organization, ideally with more than 7 years in a related or equivalent position
- Consulting or FMCG background is a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Good balance of strategic thinking & analytical skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Proven experience in implementation of talent development projects
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, and solutions
- Good understanding of the talent market and relevant sources
- Proficient in English and Spanish. Other languages are a plus.

**What we offer**
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Ticket Restaurants
- Pension plan
- Fully equipped Gym
- Breakfast and fresh fruit
- Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
- Pet-friendly office
- Celebrations & Fun

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

**Our Company**

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands, which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through wh