Global Head of Talent

Company Description

Are you enthusiastic about leading strategic projects, driving improvements to complex talent processes, and offering expert guidance to tackle global talent challenges? 

Together with a strong team of Global Talent Managers, you'll deliver impactful solutions and make a difference in our talent strategy. As Global Head of Talent, you'll lead the global talent function, overseeing the development and execution of strategies, frameworks, and initiatives to attract, select, manage, develop and grow top talent across the organization. You'll collaborate with senior leadership and HR teams worldwide to shape and influence the long-term and mid-term talent strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Job Description

LEAD AND OVERSEE THE GLOBAL TALENT FUNCTION

• Provide leadership, direction, and strategic oversight to the team of Global Talent Managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Foster a high-performing team culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing direct reports.
• Keep an entrepreneurial culture in the talent team and contribute to the overall Red Bull culture.
• Ensure the effective allocation of resources within the talent function to meet global business needs and deliver high-quality solutions.

SHAPE AND EXECUTE THE GLOBAL TALENT STRATEGY

• Collaborate with the Global Head of HR, the HR Leadership team and senior leadership to shape and influence the HR and Talent strategy across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Talent Development.
• Drive the implementation and execution of global talent initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and the Red Bull philosophies and culture.
• Monitor the effectiveness of talent programs and recommend adjustments to achieve desired outcomes in close alignment with the regional HR teams.

STEER STRATEGIC TALENT PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

• Lead and oversee complex, high-impact global talent projects, ensuring they are meeting organizational objectives and major business needs.
• Identify and evaluate global talent challenges, providing strategic guidance and direction to address them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the successful execution of strategic talent initiatives.

ENHANCE TALENT PROCESSES AND FRAMEWORKS

• Oversee the development and implementation of global talent frameworks, policies, and processes that support the organization’s ability to attract, select, manage, develop, and grow top talent.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline talent processes, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
• Ensure alignment of talent practices with organizational goals and global standards.

COLLABORATE WITH REGIONAL AND LOCAL HR TEAMS

• Partner with regional and local HR teams to ensure alignment between global talent strategies and local needs and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders worldwide, guiding talent strategies and best practices.
• Represent the talent function in global cross-functional meetings and initiatives, ensuring its integration into business decisions.

PROVIDE STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AND REPORTING

• Analyze global talent data and trends to provide insights that inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Collaborate with HR Analytics to ensure accurate reporting and data-driven recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to global leadership to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Senior HR Manager with extensive experience (+10 years) in talent management on a global or multi-regional scope

Academic degree, ideally in HR or Org. Psychology with a focus on talent management

Fluent in English, German language skills are a plus

Strategic mindset with a focus on driving continuous improvement and innovation in talent management practices to achieve business results

Open and adaptable, willing to understand our purpose and philosophies-driven talent approach, and prepared to challenge the status quo and come up with new and innovative talent solutions

Demonstrated success in managing and delivering a portfolio of complex global talent projects and initiatives

Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders as well as to lead the talent management function

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide data-driven insights, design global processes, and work with state-of-the-art (IT) tools

Excellent communication and inter