Talent & Organizational Development Manager:in - Hannover

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of Talent Development Generalist is to support the Talent Development programs and initiatives including talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, development actions, and culture / engagement activities, in line with the Group human resources policies and practices.  This position will act as point of contact and lead for multiple key Talent Development programs, in partnership with the Talent Development team.

Responsibilities: 

• Consult business leaders, partner with Human Resources and other Talent Development professionals to build effective relationships that support business needs, including short and long-term business strategies, 
• Support diversity and inclusion efforts by designing, supporting, implementing, and growing opportunities that attract, engage, advance, and retain diverse talent 
• Coordinate and assist training actions, team development opportunities, and leadership development solutions using the 70/20/10 methodology to enhance individual and team performance. 
• Counsel management on Talent Development matters by providing data, report metrics, indicators, and feedback in order to assist with organizational decisions  
• Provide one-to-one career coaching for employees, assist with individual development planning, and implementation of development initiatives 
• Stay abreast of latest trends, share best practices within the Talent Development area, share lessons learned, and propose continuous improvement ideas 
• Effectively lead and participate in project teams and program management; manage multiple Talent Development programs and processes 
• Ensure that Group management development tools are properly used to promote functional and geographic mobility at Group and Business Group levels

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor's Degree with a specialisation in Human Resources.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a HR function within a industrial environment.
• Familiar with HR Information systems and MS office.
• International mind set.
• Results oriented  with strong written and oral communications skills.
• Minimum bi-lingual (English required).

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.