Head, Talent Attraction, Selection & Development at Save the Children

Team Purpose

To develop and implement innovative talent and learning strategies that attract, select, and nurture 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, and leadership development, the team ensures leadership continuity 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.

Role purpose
To lead the overarching strategy and execution of talent attraction, selection, and development at Save the Children International, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and collaboration with key stakeholders. This role is vital in shaping and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies, leveraging data-driven insights to continually evolve our approach and optimise performance management. By fostering a commitment to our Employee Value Proposition, the Talent Attraction, Selection, and Development Lead plays a central role in cultivating an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing workforce.

Reports To: Director of Talent & Learning

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 

Contract Length: Permanent

Grade: M4

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: Hiring Locations

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. 

International Travel Requirements: Yes, less than 5%

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: Yes, manager of a team of 3

Principle Accountabilities

• Owns overall talent strategy, goals, processes and works collaboratively with people partners, country teams, leadership to execute. 
• Owns talent acquisition strategy , including assessment and selection and quality checking (KPI), capability . 
• Uses data and insights to make recommendations that inform talent strategy that align with overall goals. 
• Owns Employee Value Propositions and works collaboratively to embed 
• Develops and maintains performance management strategy, ensuring that is aligned with overall organisational needs and goals 
• Work with OE and other stakeholders around aligning workforce strategy planning

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Extensive experience; Developing and implementing talent and performance management strategies and initaitives with a focus on aligning such strategies to broader organisational objectives
• Significant experience in thought leadership related to talent attraction, selection, development an d performance management strategies
• Substantial experience in senior HR generalist or specialist roles, with experience in practical implementation 
• Significant experience in integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into our talent agenda
• Considerable experience in adapating talent and perfomance in different geographcial contexts
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to craft and execute an effective talent and performance management strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data and insights to inform and shape talent strategies.
• Communication and interperonal Skills: Exceptional  relationship building skills with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and innovative approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  Adaptability: Ability to navigate and lead through change in a dynamic environment.

Education and Qualifications 

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