Global Talent Management Process Lead

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job Type: Permanent, Full time, Hybrid

About the job

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Global Talent Management Process Lead to join our Chief Talent Office. This role is essential for developing and implementing strategies within the Talent Management function globally to make it more agile, data-driven, and aligned with the business dynamic needs and with Sanofi’s growth objectives. This key role oversees the design, optimization and management of the specific processes involved in talent management to ensure efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness, ensuring that we attract, select and retain talent, effectively while delivering the best-in-class employee’s experience. In this role, you will contribute to develop near and long-term talent innovation strategies to ensure Sanofi remains competitive with constantly evolving talent needs and external talent marketplace demands. This role collaborates closely with the whole Talent Operational Excellence Team, partners across regions and functions, such as Employer Branding, Legal, Rewards and Performance, Digital, People and Culture Global Process Owners team and People Services. The role reports into the Global Head of Talent Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Candidate and Employee’s Experience will be embedded seamlessly in every operation solution design and implementation. You will collaborate closely with the Candidate Experience, Operations and Technology teams in order to deliver a positive experience from candidates’ application to employees’ promotion

The role requires up to 15% travel, including international trips.

Main responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Process Optimization – Design, implement, and oversee global end-to-end Talent Management (TM) processes, ensuring alignment between data, technology, and business needs
• Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement – Identify bottlenecks, streamline TM workflows, and drive efficiency, enhancing employee experience and talent retention
• Scalability & Resource Management – Optimize TM processes to enable seamless global resource mobility and responsiveness to business needs
• Technology & Automation – Integrate ATS, CRM, and other talent systems, drive standardization, and implement automation to reduce manual efforts and enhance efficiency
• Compliance & Best Practices – Ensure adherence to legal, fiscal, and regulatory requirements while maintaining compliance and updating policies as needed
• Data-Driven Decision Making – Leverage analytics to monitor program success, assess TM effectiveness, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement
• Knowledge & Capability Building – Develop training programs, support change management initiatives, and foster a data-driven, employee-centric culture
• Collaboration & Project Management – Work closely with stakeholders to align talent processes with business goals, lead TM-related projects, and drive execution

About you

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in talent operations or process optimization
• Experience with the Talent Management function in a large or complex organizational setting
• Experience with advanced HR analytics and talent metrics
• Demonstrated experience in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence

Soft and technical skills

• Result-oriented team player, proactive and communicative personality who is able to connect with all partners in a fast growing and changing organization and the ability to set-up networks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives with a will-do attitude
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identify and resolve challenges in a collaborative way
• Ability to set direction and deliver impact
• Multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural adaptability
• Knowledge of HR compliance, employment laws, and Talent Management best practices
• Proficient in Process mapping tools such as Visio or / and Signavio, Microsoft Office Suite and Workday; experience with data visualization tools is a plus
• Affinity with IT environments, use of Talent technology: Workday, Beamery, Hirevue and business intelligence tools

Languages

• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies is a huge plus

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

If the description fits your experience and sparks your interest, please apply so we can get in contact with you!

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