Global Senior Talent Manager
Dentons has been redefining what is possible for the past eleven years; we are now looking to shape the future of Dentons through a number of key Talent initiatives. This is an exciting time for an experienced Senior Manager to join us and play an important role in our priority programs as we deploy them globally. The successful incumbent will lead our signature projects across Leadership Development, Mobility, People Analytics and Organisational Development.
WHY DENTONS
Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world’s largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.
Responsibilities
- Manage efforts to embed the Dentons Global Career Playbook in our talent lifecycle, by working with internal stakeholders, regional Talent and specialist teams and external providers,
- Oversee the delivery of our signature learning programs under the Dentons U brand, to include: the Partner Development Program, Global Mentoring Program and NextGen Development Program,
- Oversee the development and delivery of Dentons DISCOVER: a short-term mobility program for select regions,
- Provide leadership guidance, support and management of the People Data Team,
- Provide implementation support for Talent priority projects, including the People Value Proposition,
- Provide input into Firmwide policies,
- Work with our future and newly onboarded combinations to facilitate integration and provide Talent support,
- Oversee the development and implementation of our Firmwide Wellbeing strategy.
- Contribute to Talent support and expertise that the Talent Programs and Regional Advisory Team provides to selected Regions. This includes: support for regional development programs, providing advice on Talent processes and policies, helping develop training or consulting interventions.
Requirements
- At least 10 years’ experience in working in a multicultural environment, ideally in professional services
- At least 5 years’ management experience
- A proven track record of leading multi country projects
- Understanding of innovative approaches to talent development
Qualifications:
Relevant degree from an accredited institution
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to build productive relationships at all levels of the organization and to do so virtually
- Ability to manage senior stakeholders
- Interest in developing new approaches and processes
- Proven project management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands
- Strong communication skills
- Native speaker level of English – both written and oral
Benefits
Remote work