Global Head of Performance, Talent & Succession, ER

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose:
Corporate ownership and process lead for the HR processes of:
• Performance Management
• Talent & Succession
• International Mobility 

Responsibilities: 

1) Talent & Succession
    Strategic Leadership:
        • Develop and implement a comprehensive global talent management strategy that aligns with the      company’s business objectives.
        • Design and oversee the talent review & succession planning process to identify and develop high-potential employees for key leadership roles.
        • Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in talent management and succession planning.
    
    Talent Development:
        • Develop, together with functions and businesses, generic career path models for career progression, with support of C&B for bands and grades.
        • Lead initiatives to identify critical roles and competencies required for the future success of the organization.
        • Develop international exchange and mobility mechanism for enhanced international development together with HR Directors and business/ functions.

    Succession Planning:
        • Establish and maintain a succession planning framework that includes identification, assessment, and development of internal talent.
        • Work with HR Directors / Business Partners to ensure succession plans are integrated into overall business strategies and budget.
        • Work with HR Talent Acquisition and HR Directors to integrate external succession plan into overall business strategies, budgets, talent acquisition and leadership development strategies.
        • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of succession planning efforts.

    Collaboration and Influence:
        • Partner with HR Business Partners and other functional leaders to align talent strategies with business needs.
        • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all matters related to talent and succession.
        • Influence and drive change across the organization to adopt best practices in talent management.
        • Oversee the implementation of performance management processes that support the development of employees.
        • Ensure alignment between performance management, talent development, and succession planning, and ideally integrate processes.
        • Promote diversity and inclusion within talent and succession planning initiatives.

    Data and Analytics:
        • Utilize data-driven insights to inform talent and succession strategies.
        • Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of talent and succession initiatives.

2) Performance Management

    Performance Management Strategy:
        • Develop and implement a comprehensive performance management strategy aligned with organizational goals and organizational culture, including feedback culture.
        • Global process leadership of the performance management.
        • Design and continuously improve performance management processes and tools.
        • Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure processes are integrated and aligned with business needs.
        • Monitor the effectiveness of performance management processes and recommend improvements.
        • Develop, with starting point Corporate Performance Contract, KPI’s for each business and function to enhance performance measurement (generic/ specific).

    Training and Support:
        • Provide support to HR, managers and employees on performance management practices, together with HR Leadership Development & Training and regional/ local HR.
        • Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to enhance understanding and execution of performance management processes, together with HR L&D and HR Operations.

    Performance Reviews and Feedback:
        • Oversee the performance review cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.
        • Ensure timely and constructive feedback is provided to employees to support their development.

    Data Analysis and Reporting:
        • Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
        • Prepare and present reports on performance metrics to senior management.
        • Use data to drive decisions and improve performance management practices.

    Compliance and Best Practices:
        • Ensure performance management processes comply with relevant laws and regulations.
        • Stay updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the performance management strategy.

3) Coordination International Mobility
• Coordination International Mobility and mobility programs with Regions and HQ HR.
• Support to Cofco Group transfers (together with HQ HR and China HR).

Education, experience, skills:

• Degree in law or finance 

Experience:
• Minimum 12 years of experience in HR gained in a multinational or international work environment 
• Minimum 3 years experience in working in the agriculture trading & supply chain space (HR or other activites)
• At least 5 years of team management experience.
• Excellent business acumen
• Very good understanding of HR Business Partnering.
• Experience with high paced commercial environment.
• People management experience – remotely managed team/s.

Skills:    
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High command of English. 
• Highly commercial.
• Energetic self-starter.
• Adapted to high pressure.
• High degree of Intercultural awareness.
• Highly service- minded.
• Numeric.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a hands-on approach.
• Excellence in building relationships.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   www.cofcointernational.com

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