Regional Talent Manager

About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.


Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.


Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.


Symrise - always inspiring more...

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 goalsetting and yearend 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

Our offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.


Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.


If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.


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.


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.