Talent Development Manager

About the role

The role leads talent reviews, succession planning, performance management and development across the organisation. It owns the Graduate Trainee Program and learning strategy, designing career paths and coordinating learning initiatives to support business continuity and capability building.

What you'll do

• Manage talent reviews, succession planning and performance management processes.
• Coordinate the Graduate Trainee Program from onboarding through assessment and confirmation.
• Design and refine structured career paths and competency progression for trainees and identified talents.
• Partner with function heads to ensure meaningful rotational placements and learning assignments.
• Track development progress, escalate concerns and drive mid-programme interventions as needed.
• Drive and monitor learning strategy, capability building programmes and leadership development initiatives.

What they're looking for

• Bachelors in HR, Psychology, Business Admin or related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive HR experience focused on talent management, L&D or organizational development.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or high‑volume environments and with graduate/early careers programs.
• Familiarity with HRIS and LMS platforms; experience managing budgets and external partners.
• Professional membership such as CIPM or equivalent and HR practitioner license if applicable.

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states location as Nigeria and eligibility in Nigeria, so applicants in Nigeria are eligible.
• The listing does not specify timezone expectations; confirm the timezone alignment before interviewing.
• The listing does not state contractor vs employee status; confirm during interview.
• Pay currency or range is not stated; confirm during interview.
• Visa or work-authorization notes are not specified beyond Nigerian eligibility; confirm during interview.