Company Description
Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.
Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture!
Job Description
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic Global Talent & Performance Lead to join our Talent & Culture team. You will work on continuously improving, implementing, and overseeing global talent development and performance management strategies, processes and supporting materials. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the global implementation of an integrated talent framework, including building capabilities of HR, managers and employees.
- Developing, implementing and continuously evolving talent assessment strategy and processes to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent.
- Leveraging data analytics to provide insights on talent trends, performance metrics, and program effectiveness.
- Influencing and advising senior leaders on talent and performance matters.
- Continuously innovating talent and performance management strategies by staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Qualifications
What we are looking for?
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Strong experience in talent and performance management with proven record working with front line business and employees (field force, commercial, R&D etc.).
- Proven experience developing and implementing talent strategies in large, global or regional organizations.
- Strong understanding of talent assessment & development best practices, performance management methodologies, and leadership development instruments.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present and translate data into actionable insights and influence across all organizational levels.
- Experienced in matrix organizations, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and leading change with a global mindset across different cultures and regions.
- Excellent role model of the Syngenta leadership qualities - Collaboration, Courage, Curiosity and Accountability.
Additional Information
Our site
We could consider candidates based at additional locations within UK or Budapest (Hungary).
What We Offer
- Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance (package dependent on contracted country).
- Flexible & Hybrid working.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- The chance to work as part of a global team to address the current and future needs of the agricultural sector.
- Learning culture and wide range of training options.
Syngenta has been ranked as a
top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
