Regional Talent Manager

Your role The Talent Management Manager – North America ensures the effective deployment, execution, and continuous improvement of Symrise Talent Management and Learning practices across the North America region. The role exists to translate global Talent Management frameworks into meaningful regional actions that strengthen workforce capabilities, improve talent readiness, and support business growth. It ensures that Performance, Succession, Development, and Learning processes are consistently applied across all segments and functions, while adapting to the North American business context. By partnering with HR Business Partners, regional leaders, and global TM team, the role contributes to building a strong leadership pipeline, enhancing employee experience, and enabling the successful execution of Symrise’s strategy in the region. Scope Regional scope covering US & Canada, across all segments and functions. Responsible for translating global Talent Management into effective regional execution. Accountability End-to-end ownership of TM processes in North America; capability development; regional learning portfolio; talent data quality; adoption of TM tools; alignment with global frameworks. Operating Model Matrix role collaborating with NA HR leadership, HRBPs, Global TM, and business stakeholders; strong influence across teams without direct authority. Business Impact Develops workforce capabilities, strengthens talent readiness and leadership pipeline, improves learning ROI, enhances performance and employee experience, and supports NA business strategy. Talent Management (Regional) Deploy global TM tools and cycles across North America Ensure consistent TM practices with HRBPs and local HR Adapt and share regional toolkits and communications Talent Reviews & Succession Run NA talent review and succession planning calendar Consolidate regional talent data for leadership Support calibration of key talent and critical roles Performance Management Drive regional goal‑setting and year‑end cycles Train HRBPs/managers on goals, conversations, evaluations Provide tools and guidance to reinforce performance culture Learning & Capability Development Identify regional capability gaps and priorities Deploy learning aligned to global frameworks Act as NA liaison to Symrise University Ensure alignment with global governance and tools Facilitate workshops and development programs Data & Insights Drive adoption of Workday Talent & Learning Maintain data accuracy and quality reviews Produce dashboards and insights for TM cycles DE&I, Engagement & Culture Embed DE&I across TM and Learning Support initiatives that strengthen leadership and culture About you Education Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or related field Professional Experience 8-10 years in HR with strong focus on TM & L&D Experience in multinational matrix environment Strong TM cycle execution experience Facilitation experience Workday knowledge preferred Technical skills Talent Management expertise : performance, succession, talent review, development planning HR system: Workday Talent & Learning (or equivalent) – data quality, reporting, dashboards Training design & facilitation : creation of training materials, managers & HR training delivery Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00 – USD $150,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr EMEA3 Recruitment