Overview

The Director, Global Talent Management is a senior member of the Global Talent, Learning and Culture team within Global Human Resources (GHR). The role’s main purpose is to implement impactful, integrated global talent strategies that empower a brighter future for our people and our business. It aims to create Talent strategies aligned to business plans so that leaders utilize Talent as a key component of their strategy, contributing to a high-performance culture. The role collaborates with teams across HR and MUFG to support ongoing organizational enhancement and partners with internal stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver talent solutions. The role coordinates with Global business lines, regional stakeholders and HR Advisory to ensure a consistent approach to Talent Management and development. All Global Human Resources roles must comply with the location strategy of that region.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with HR stakeholders and business leaders to create innovative, evidence-based talent management strategies that align with and drive the organization’s strategy
• Assesses return-on-investment and impact scenarios, identifying and implementing talent strategies for future workforce requirements
• Collaborates with TL&C Heads and HR Advisory to understand business needs, and builds a multi-year Talent strategy; designs and implements strategy for Executive and Senior Management to facilitate high-quality conversations on Talent aligned to Organisation Design and Human Capital Planning
• Continuously improves talent processes in line with the vision and strategy, monitoring KPIs/SLAs and suggesting mitigation actions
• Enhances and optimizes talent development initiatives with L&D partners to design and deliver talent programmes with ROI demonstrated through development planning and talent tracking
• Provides thought leadership on Talent, Succession and Development to business leaders and executives
• Consults with HR Business Advisors and Leaders for Global Business Groups to understand priorities, identify requirements and establish effective talent & development solutions; participates in Talent meetings to challenge leaders on inclusive action; recommends strategies to mitigate talent gaps
• Manages centralized/offshored Talent Management resources and liaises with HR partners to ensure Talent Processes are sufficiently resourced globally
• Provides 1:1 support to senior leaders and key Talent to create robust development plans for critical successors; advises leaders on development tools (job assignments, rotations, assessments, programs, coaching, mentoring)
• Communicates the Talent Learning & Culture product suite to HR colleagues and leaders to drive collaboration and impact
• Acts as an escalation point for Talent Partners as required
• Identifies opportunities for improvement within HR through diagnosis and process reviews; conducts external research on best practices
• Ensures compliance with regulatory expectations of Talent and Succession planning within applicable jurisdictions
• Leverages technology to enhance the worker experience and proactively resolve Talent Enablement requests
• Responds to feedback through formal and informal channels to inform Talent decisions and support firmwide strategy
• Stays informed on industry trends in Talent and the future of work, incorporating new methodologies and technologies as appropriate
• Deputises for the Head of Global Talent Management as required

Additional duties as required to support the agenda of GHR.

Work Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in managing a talent management function across an international business
• Experience working with senior leadership across multiple functions to build a talent-driven organisation
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience driving people-related change initiatives
• Experience driving a high-performance culture in an organisation through talent and development initiatives
• Proven experience in communicating and presenting confidently to senior management

Education / Qualifications

Preferred: A degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience in Human Resources or other relevant field.

Skills And Experience

Functional / Technical Competencies:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, able to adapt style and tone to suit the audience
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work with different stakeholders and manage priorities
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Experience in managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders
• Ability to anticipate future trends and create innovative strategies
• Ability to prioritise a challenging workload and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and professional demeanor

Personal Requirements

• Strong interest in Learning and Organizational Development with a passion for developing a high performing workforce
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Results driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
• Strong decision-making and sound judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative/innovative approach
• Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Strategic leadership ability to guide and motivate a high-performing team
• Ability to articulate and implement the vision and strategy for GHR

Performance and Duties

The role will be assessed under the employing entity’s performance framework; duties may change and will be reviewed with the role holder. The role may include other duties within the scope of the role as requested by management. Compensation and benefits information applies to candidates hired in the United States; international hires receive compensation and benefits per local market terms. Typical base pay range: $150,000 - $185,000, with potential discretionary bonuses and a Total Rewards package that includes health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, disability income protection, paid leave, vacation, sick days and holidays.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued. We oppose all forms of discrimination and support equality in recruitment and employment in line with applicable laws.

Location and Availability

We are open to flexible working requests in line with organizational requirements. This role may require meetings and connectivity across time zones (AMER, APAC, EMEA).

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Financial Services and Banking