Talent Manager - Senior Talent Pools
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We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with a proven track record in Talent Management, capable of linking strategic vision with operational delivery and turning organizational needs into coherent talent strategies.You will need:
- Proven expertise and tangible results in Talent Management (at HQ or field level).
- Strong knowledge of performance management frameworks and tools (beyond the ICRC system).
- Experience in HR Business Partnering and talent contingency planning (including surge pool design and management).
- Ability to translate strategic direction into practical, data-driven workforce solutions.
- Lead workforce planning for assigned domains, aligning talent availability with institutional priorities.
- Use HR analytics to forecast skills gaps and guide staffing and development priorities.
- Partner with métiers and HR functions to translate insights into actionable plans.
- Manage senior-level talent pools, ensuring diversity, readiness, and continuity in critical functions.
- Build and maintain internal and external pipelines for leadership and technical expertise.
- Oversee deployment and succession planning to reinforce organizational resilience.
- Act as a trusted HR partner and career advisor to senior talent.
- Design and implement career pathways, development plans, and talent reviews.
- Partner with L&D and Rewards to ensure fair, transparent, and value-driven progression processes.
- Serve as HR focal point for senior staff on contractual, labor law, remuneration, disciplinary, and policy matters.
- Lead joint talent strategies with métiers and regional HR teams to ensure coherence between HQ and field.
- Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Rewards to deliver an integrated “hire-to-retire” experience.
- Guide and coach Talent Officers to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency in execution.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies while driving pragmatic, solution-oriented practices.
- Contribute to HR transformation by improving processes, tools, and frameworks.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- University degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 in HR generalist, Talent Management, or Workforce Planning roles.
- Demonstrated record of HR achievements in talent strategy, pipeline building, deployment, or career management.
- Experience in international and multicultural environments; ICRC field experience is a strong asset.
- Strong command of data-informed HR practices (dashboards, analytics, forecasting).
- Fluent in English and French (or commitment to reach working proficiency).
- Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish, or Russian is an advantage.
- Strategic & Analytical: Translates organizational vision into practical HR and talent solutions.
- Collaborative & Mature: Builds trust and fosters consistency across complex networks.
- Solution-Oriented: Balances policy adherence with pragmatic problem-solving.
- Change-Driven: Embraces transformation and leads others through it constructively.
- Data-Savvy: Uses evidence and insights to drive decisions.
- Inclusive & Accountable: Champions fairness, transparency, and engagement.
- Location: Geneva
- Type of contract: Long Term Assignment
- Mobility type: Required Rotation
- Length of assignment: 6 years
- Activity rate: 90%
- Estimated start date: May 2026
- Recruiter: Diara Niang
- Application deadline: Sunday, 19th of April 2026
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this