Specialist, Talent

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Specialist, Talent to join our global team.

Team & Role Purpose

To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, retain and develop diverse talent in alignment with the organisation’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and inclusivity while ensuring compliance with organisational policies and principles of equity. By overseeing global talent management, succession planning, performance management, , the team ensures the workforce is engaged and developed to deliver their best and organisational growth. Through evaluating the effectiveness of these programmes, the team drives continuous improvement, equipping all employees with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Job Title: Specialist, Talent

Reports To: Head of Talent Management, Selection & Development

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers

Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): Any

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment. 

Language Requirements: Any

International Travel Requirements: Yes, less than 5%.

Budget Responsibility: none

People Management Responsibility: None

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent methodology and performance management processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of global and country teams.
• Collaborate with People Partners to ensure the embedding and execution of talent and performance management processes across the organisation.
• Create and maintain accessible performance support materials to facilitate continuous learning and development.
• Generate and analyse talent data insights to drive the ongoing talent strategy and decision-making processes.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives by integrating these values into all talent development and performance management practices.
• Foster an inclusive work environment by providing management and teams with the necessary tools, resources, and training to support professional growth and development

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Significant experience Talent Attraction, Selection and Development Methodology: Strong knowledge in designing, implementing, and assessing talent methodologies across a global organisation.
2. Significant experience Performance Management: Proficiency in developing effective performance management processes that align with the organisation's goals and values. Aware of industry trends and best practices in a similarly complex organisational environment.
3. Significant experience in working with stakeholders to drive and embed the talent agenda.
4. Data Analysis: Ability to generate and analyse talent data. Proven experience in analysing talent data insights to inform and drive talent strategy and decision-making.
5. Communication and collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse team and across different cultures.
6. Adaptability and Innovation: Demonstrates creativity in problem-solving and willingness to integrate new solutions and technologies.
7. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
8. Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS), talent management software, and performance management tools; familiarity with data visualization tools is an advantage.
9. Experience in developing and implementing talent development and performance management strategies in different contexts
10. Significant experience in championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within talent development practices, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Education and Qualifications

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Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found here via the job listing. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our recruitment process:

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.