Senior Talent Management

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. Established to enhance the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops, CIMMYT focuses on applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to improve the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. As a core CGIAR Research Center, CIMMYT is part of a global research partnership aimed at achieving a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit https://www.cimmyt.org/

Job Overview:
CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Senior Talent Management. This role focuses on designing and deploying CIMMYT’s integrated talent management strategy in partnership with HR and Chapter leaders. The position covers various aspects such as promotions, succession planning, talent development, long-term workforce planning, and organizational structure reviews. The Senior Talent Management professional will play a crucial role in ensuring that the organization has the right talent in place to meet its strategic goals and objectives, thereby enhancing overall organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Talent Management professional will be responsible for several key areas: Performance Management, where they will design and implement CIMMYT’s talent and performance review process in alignment with the organization’s talent management strategy. This includes ensuring a unified approach to goal setting, development, and promotion readiness. They will also provide analytics and reports that link performance outcomes with compensation, promotion, and development decisions. In terms of Succession & Organizational Planning, the professional will maintain a dynamic succession planning framework covering critical and leadership roles across all programs, functions, and countries. They will collaborate with HR team members, Directors, and Program Leads to identify successors, readiness levels, and development plans. Leading annual talent reviews and updating succession risk maps to inform workforce planning will also be part of their responsibilities. Additionally, they will support leadership capability assessments, career path mapping, and high-potential development initiatives, while monitoring the implementation of individual development plans to strengthen readiness pipelines. The role also involves supporting organizational design discussions and talent moves that enhance structure, agility, and cross-functional collaboration. In the area of Analytics and Continuous Improvement, the professional will generate dashboards and insights that integrate performance, succession, and development data for senior management, including the evaluation of effectiveness. They will prepare institutional talent management reports and briefings for leadership, governance bodies, and donors as needed. Lastly, in the Advisory and Collaboration aspect, they will provide expert support to HR Business Partners and managers on talent identification, development planning, and career progression.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a minimum of 6 years of work experience in similar roles. A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field is essential. However, a Bachelor’s degree with significant additional relevant experience may also be accepted. Candidates must demonstrate experience in designing or implementing performance and succession frameworks, as well as in talent analytics or reporting. Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills are necessary, along with a proven ability to influence across diverse teams. Excellent communication skills are also a must.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree combined with significant relevant experience may be considered acceptable. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of talent management and organizational development.

Experience:
The role requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in similar positions. This experience should ideally include a strong focus on talent management, performance management, and succession planning, as well as familiarity with organizational development practices and frameworks.

Languages:
Advanced English proficiency at the C1 level is mandatory for this position. This level of language skill is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. While English is the primary language required, additional language skills may be considered beneficial but are not explicitly stated as mandatory.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package along with support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, the benefits package includes a year-end bonus equivalent to 40 days of salary, a vacation premium of 56%, life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social benefits as per Mexican regulations (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit). This comprehensive benefits package reflects CIMMYT's commitment to the well-being and development of its employees.