Talent Executive, Western Europe - Talent Programs

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

This role plays a critical role in enabling the Western Europe Area's talent agenda across markets by delivering consistent, high quality execution of the Talent Cycle, activating Diversity & Inclusion priorities, managing Early Careers programs, and shaping sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation?

This role connects regional frameworks with market reality, ensuring flawless deployment, inclusive practices, and strong talent pipelines - strengthening bench strength and supporting the talent readiness required for WE's transformation.

This position requires strong coordination, partner management, agility across different market maturity levels, and the ability to simplify, organise, and deliver talent solutions at scale.

ROLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Talent Cycle Operations

• Support the end to end deployment of Talent Cycle activities across all Western Europe markets.
• Manage toolkits, data accuracy, dashboards, trackers, and cycle communications.
• Consolidate submissions, themes and risks to provide Area level insights and recommendations.

2. Diversity & Inclusion Activation

• Act as day to day coordinator for WE D&I initiatives, ensuring alignment with global/Area D&I strategy.
• Support the Inclusion Council and market D&I representatives with activation materials, events, comms, and reporting.
• Track D&I Key Performance Indicators, participation, demographics, and progress vs. commitments.

3. Early Careers (EC) & Internship Programs

Coordinate WE Early Career initiatives and consolidate internship Key Performance Indicators, feedback loops and quality of hire data to continuously improve the program.

4. Sourcing Strategy Development

Analyse WE labour market trends, channels and best practices to define sourcing approaches - especially for capability/business critical skill areas - by collaborating with Talent Acquisition and market HR to establish proactive sourcing pipelines.

5. Data, Insights & Reporting

Prepare regular dashboards and insights for the Area LT covering talent, D&I, EC and sourcing.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a business focused HR function with proven market deployment experience.
• Experience in working in an international company with matrix organisation and experience in working with cross functional teams.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Strong project management and implementation skills, preferably with experience from indirect leadership.
• Data literacy and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint; comfortable interpreting dashboards.
• Organised, detail driven and able to manage multiple markets and cycles at once.
• Demonstrated the capacity and interest to integrate the need for business results with a people oriented approach.
• Have a drive for excellence: high expectation for the quality of work, proactive in nature and comfortable to take care of ambiguity and to influence a wide array of partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
• A high level of creativity and ability to innovate.
• Competent spoken and written English.

Education / Professional Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field. Master's degree is considered a plus.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

WHY JOIN BAT?

We are a Global Top Employer recognised for excellent employee conditions. We champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process to help candidates perform at their best.