Talent Management and HR Business Partner

Talent Management and HR Business Partner Reference Number: 5838311 Published Date: 04/23/2026 Job Type: Temporary Hours: Full Time

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Head of Leadership & Learning Contract: 6–9 months (potential temp-to-perm) Location: Nutley, NJ (Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Salary: $130,000 - $150,000k per year We are partnering with a global, market-leading consumer goods organization to appoint an experienced Head of Leadership & Learning . This is a high-impact, interim opportunity for a seasoned HR leader to step into a dynamic environment and drive forward critical talent and development initiatives across North America. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a strategic “utility player”—equally comfortable shaping talent strategy as they are delivering hands‑on learning solutions. The Role As a senior Talent & Learning Partner, you will lead the regional Learning & Development agenda while supporting broader talent management priorities. You’ll work closely with HR leaders, senior stakeholders, and global centres of excellence to design and deliver programmes that strengthen leadership capability and future talent pipelines. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Learning: (Primary) Develop and deliver the North America Learning & Development agenda and overall curriculum Partner with HR to define L&D needs, align nominees for attendance to leadership programmes from market and facilitate leadership development programs. Support identification of mentors / coaches for SMT and MM HIPO population; act as coach to business leaders Work with Functional Talent Partners to provide inputs to Academies, provide feedback on needs, understand progress and embedding Oversee Learning needs analysis for the Area and budget needs with business – partnering with academy and leadership development to identify appropriate interventions Support the development of our future leaders through a robust quality review of development plans, providing feedback/input to HR, business leaders and successors. PDR, Talent & Succession Planning: (Secondary) Embed process (objective setting, mid-year and end-year) with functional HRLT and feedback to COE on enhancements Enable the Talent process cycle for Regional Leadership teams Support local HR on PDP process – ensuring Band B+ HIPOs have robust plans in place (methodology / action planning / progress planning) Embed methodology for succession planning and talent pooling in partnership with local HR, develop and implement the strategy to build the commercial talent pools for Band A and SMT roles Define career paths which build future commercial experts and leaders Culture – DEI; Well-being; Engagement/Continuous Listening: (Ad hoc) Partner with Global COEs to shape culture initiatives with insights from function; drive engagement Partner HR to refine implementation / activation plans for cultural initiatives Additional Responsibilities Design and deliver engaging learning programmes and workshops Lead employee recognition programmes, including nomination and governance processes Partner with VP-level stakeholders and contribute to national-level presentations Respond to evolving business needs with agile, tailored development solutions About You 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources Strong background in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development Experience in HR Business Partnering and leading teams Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed, global organization Excellent facilitation, coaching, and presentation skills Strong project management and ability to manage multiple priorities Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in fast‑paced environments Degree in HR or related discipline (or equivalent experience) Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact within a globally recognized organization, shaping leadership capability and talent strategy at scale while working with senior stakeholders across North America. #J-18808-Ljbffr Manpower Group (USA)