Manager - Talent and Organizational Development

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement OD strategies that foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while leading change management initiatives to enhance organizational agility.
• Design and execute learning and leadership development programs, identifying high-potential talent and creating leadership pipelines through strategic partnerships.
• Drive employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, conducting surveys and implementing interventions to create a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Strengthen employer branding by showcasing our impact, career growth
  opportunities, and workplace culture through social media, industry events, and storytelling.
• Oversee and refine the performance management framework, supporting managers in performance conversations and career development discussions.
• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy, coordinating hiring efforts, partnering with recruitment consultants, and building a robust talent pipeline.
• Manage HR processes and the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth onboarding, workforce planning, policy implementation, and compliance with labor laws.
• Implement succession planning strategies, using data-driven approaches to anticipate future talent needs and drive workforce planning.
• Oversee the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless, engaging, and values-aligned hiring process that supports long-term talent retention.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in organizational development, HR strategy, or talent management, with prior experience in the social/development sector. Experience in consulting or advisory roles is an advantage.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Strong understanding of HR policies, labor laws, employee lifecycle management, and compliance frameworks.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term OD initiatives that align with organizational growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to collaborate with leadership, teams, and external partners to drive OD priorities.
• Change Management: Experience in leading and implementing change initiatives within organizations.
• Data-Driven Approach: Strong analytical skills to assess organizational trends, measure impact, and recommend data-backed interventions.
• Communication & Facilitation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to facilitate training sessions and discussions effectively.