KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring full alignment with ZEP-RE’s business goals, culture, and values.
• Drive the Talent Management agenda, including succession planning, talent reviews, capability mapping, and leadership pipeline development using tools such as the 9-box grid.
• Strengthen the performance culture by implementing data-informed, agile performance management frameworks that promote accountability and continuous feedback.
• Translate people’s analytics and performance insights into clear, actionable recommendations that inform leadership decisions.
• Champion culture transformation initiatives that embed ZEP-RE’s leadership behaviors and innovation mindset across teams.
• Partner with business leaders and People Business Partners to identify, develop, and retain high-potential employees, ensuring succession readiness for critical and emerging roles.
• Design and deliver leadership and capability development programs incorporating coaching, mentoring, and experiential learning.
• Conduct organizational diagnostics, including engagement and culture surveys, and coordinate the implementation of resulting action plans.
• Stay abreast of global and regional trends in talent, innovation, and performance management to continuously enhance ZEP-RE’s people’s practices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or related field; a postgraduate degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a senior Talent, Performance, or Organizational Development role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing integrated talent and performance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to translate people data into meaningful business insights.
• Proficiency in HR systems, digital performance tools, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills