Talent & Development Manager

Company: IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g. CPG). Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients. The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. Thanks to the recent acquisitions of important players in the belonging market, IRCA is becoming a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Asia, around 2.500 employees and a combined €1 billion of revenues. Purpose of Position: Take care of the growing workforce and manage the change, with special focus on the EMEA region, reporting to the CHRO. Lead an international and passionate team, managing all aspects related to recruitment, onboarding, employer branding, people training and development. Match all the targets related to the hiring process and manage special projects for talents. Position is based in Gallarate (VA) – Italy. Description of main Activities /responsibilities: Search and Selection: process and budget management, analysis of applications and management of sources and suppliers, analysis of market benchmarks by position. Onboarding: manage the induction process from the identified candidate to the first period in the company, passing through the submission of the job offer and the set-up of the employment contract. Management of Job Descriptions (positions and responsibilities): creation, integration and continuous updating. Mapping and analysis of skills and continuous updating. People Evaluation System: management, analysis to support actions and continuous improvement. Education and Training: definition of needs, planning of actions, identification and management of funding sources, management and monitoring. Personnel development: analysis and contribution to the definition of action plans, management of development plans and related projects. Support in the definition of corporate policies, procedures and management of cascading internal communication plans. Support any special project of change. Internal communication: support for process management and content creation. Integration: constant alignment with the HR functions and with the contacts (Line Managers) present in the Group Regions. Employer Branding Strategy: contribution to the definition of the plans in line with the corporate strategy. Coordinate a team across EMEA region. Professional and Personal skills: Education Degree Master in HR is preferrable Professional Skills • Project management skills • Analytical skills • Creation of Job Descriptions • search&selection techniques and process design (traditional and digital) • Reporting skills • Evaluation and incentive systems • Employer Branding techniques • Smart presentation techniques • Communication and social media skills Experiences 5 years of HR experience in similar positions General view of HR issues preferred Language Skills Proficient English (daily use). Additional language skills (preferably) Computer Skills MS Office (excel. Power Point, etc.) Experience with HRIS Behavioural requirements: • Passion for HR • Organization and implementation efficiency • Listening skills • Leadership and accountability • Relationship care and inner positive attitude • Good communication skills • Ability to work in a team • Proactiveness and creativity • Ability to manage emotions • Propensity for medium-term vision • Flexibility to explore different HR jobs • Ability to engage people • Availability to travel at EU level (low frequency) J-18808-Ljbffr