Talent Lead

This is a new role as we expand our footprint in Asia!

About Us

Mars Veterinary Health Asia started our journey end 2020. We have associates spanning general, specialty and emergency veterinary care practices. Together, we are dedicated to providing care to pets and clients in making A Better World for Pets - and the associates who care for them.

Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Talent Lead for Asia to shape our talent management initiatives across the region. This role will focus on Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition (with a strong emphasis on Campus Recruitment), Talent Mobility & Succession Planning, Performance Management, Culture & Engagement, Workforce Planning, and Organization Design. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and a deep understanding of the Asian talent landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning & Development:

• Design and implement effective learning and development programs tailored to the needs of the organization.

• Assess training needs and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement.

• Promote a culture of lifelong learning and professional development across the Region.
  

Talent Acquisition:

• Lead talent acquisition strategies with a strong focus on campus recruitment, building partnerships with universities and educational institutions.

• Create and manage internship and graduate programs to attract emerging talent.

• Build strong relationships with educational institutions and participate in career fairs and campus events.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies.
  

Talent Mobility & Succession Planning:

• Create and manage talent mobility programs to ensure effective internal movement of talent across roles and locations.

• Identify high-potential associates and develop succession plans for critical positions within the organization.

• Work closely with leadership to align talent development strategies with business objectives.

Performance Management:

• Oversee the performance management process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.

• Provide guidance and support to managers on performance evaluation and feedback processes.

• Foster a culture of recognition and continuous feedback to enhance associate performance.
  

Culture & Engagement:

• Drive initiatives that enhance organizational culture and associate engagement across the region.

• Lead Mars associate surveys and analyse results to inform action plans.

• Collaborate with leadership to promote a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
  

Workforce Planning:

• Analyse workforce data to forecast talent needs and identify skills gaps.

• Collaborate with business leaders to align workforce planning with strategic objectives.

• Develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent in alignment with workforce planning goals.
  

Organization Design:

• Support organization design initiatives to ensure optimal structure and alignment with business goals.

• Work with leadership to assess current organizational effectiveness and recommend improvements.

• Facilitate change management efforts related to organization design and talent strategies.
  

We appreciate your interest and application, shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Thank you.