At Smollan, we're on an evolutionary journey where we're shifting our story. We're looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work.
About the role
As a Global People Specialist: Leadership Development, you will analyze, design, and implement leadership and talent development solutions aligned with our global strategic needs. You will ensure our programs remain competitive, innovative, and deeply integrated with best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership Development: Translate business challenges into impactful strategies and own the design of innovative leadership interventions.
- Innovative Design: Own the end-to-end design of leadership interventions, injecting fresh, cutting-edge ideas to foster continuous development.
- Needs Analysis: Conduct deep-dive organizational needs analyses to ensure our competency frameworks are perfectly aligned with Smollan's evolution.
- Talent Development: Partner with stakeholders to transform talent needs into robust solutions and monitor career development for seamless transitions.
- Coaching & Mentoring: Enhance and manage programs that support ongoing leadership growth and coaching culture.
- Impact Evaluation: Utilize quantifiable metrics to report on the success of interventions and identify opportunities for behavioral change.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strategic partnerships across Smollan teams, including Technology, Talent Management, and Operational People teams.
What are we looking for
- Education: A relevant degree at NQF Level 7.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience within People Development and Leadership Development disciplines.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Applied Expertise: In-depth understanding of Adult Learning, Leadership Competency Frameworks, and Instructional Design.
- Digital Savvy: Knowledge of digital learning solutions and blended learning strategies.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong research skills and thought leadership to drive business value.
- Personal Attributes: High emotional maturity, resilience, curiosity, and the ability to organize and coordinate complex projects.
