Mission Statement:

We are seeking an experienced, strategically minded Talent Management & People Development professional with pronounced business acumen to join our team as the Talent Management Lead for South Asia (SEA) including India and ANZ. Talent management is crucial for building a skilled and engaged workforce, ensuring organizational success, and adapting to the changing business landscape. It's an essential element of human resource management and a key driver of our organization's long-term sustainability and growth. In this critical role, the ideal candidate would design and implement the overall Talent Management strategy for the hub along the entire employee lifecycle to identify, engage, assess, develop, and retain employees; also building the leadership capability of the organization. This comprises performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, assessment center, and career development, while ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with the organizations business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation of performance management, talent review and succession planning processes.
• Drive employee engagement through OD initiatives an customized development programs and performance excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate the implementation of assessment center for selection and development purposes.
• Collaborate with regional and global HR teams to ensure alignment and consistency in talent management practices, policies, and programs across geographies.
• Utilize HR analytics and metrics to track and measure the effectiveness of talent management programs and use data-driven insights to inform decision -making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with local HR teams to provide guidance and support on talent management best practices, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations while maintaining alignment with global talent management standards.
• Lead and support change management efforts related to talent initiatives, including organizational restructures, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by promoting practices that support a diverse workforce and ensure a welcoming and supportive work environment for all employees across the region.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for regional HR teams to enhance their talent management capabilities and ensure consistent application of best practices across the region.
• Upskill talent management team in Europe in close cooperation with global Talent Management framework.
• Developing and upskilling the resources in Talent Management in SEA hub.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in the area of Human Resources, Business Administration or similar
• Minimum of 12-17 years of experience in talent management, including managing employees across multiple countries or regions.
• Strong appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion, with the ability to navigate and leverage cultural nuances to drive effective talent management practices across various countries.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and to drive change through clear and compelling messages.
• Facilitation, training and coaching skills
• Excellent command of English, other languages are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute talent management strategies aligned with business objectives on a regional or global scale.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing organizational change initiatives related to talent management, such as restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, or expansions into new markets.
• Experience in designing and implementing performance management processes that align with business objectives and drive employee engagement and development.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating assessment center methodologies and tools to assess and develop functional and leadership competencies.
• Proficiency in utilizing talent analytics and metrics to form talent management strategies and measure the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.