.CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today.
It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships.
This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.CIMMYT is seeking an outstanding, self-motivated, and results-oriented professional for the position of Head of Talent Management.
The successful candidate will provide a customer-focused, analytical, and results-oriented professional, with cross-organizational responsibility for in-house and externally engaged training and Talent Management activities, including the coordination of effective communications within CIMMYT units to support these activities.This position will be based at CIMMYT HQ's in Texcoco, Mexico.Job classification and Talent Acquisition:Ensure fact and data-based job classification methods are applied to all positions at CIMMYT globally.Develop and guide HR team members on all talent acquisition initiatives, with particular emphasis on developing the team into a professional, advisory, accountability, customer-focused team.Contribute to talent attraction campaigns and training efforts in collaboration with HR operations globally on recruitment and training activities.Develop and implement inclusive resourcing solutions and techniques that attract wider, diverse groups and demographics into CIMMYT – support overall Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.Performance Management:Lead the annual performance management and talent review processes.Create and where applicable administer organizational needs assessments to determine skills gaps, training needs, etc.Effectively analyze and report metrics, including but not limited to succession planning, internal promotions, and development planning.
Promote opportunities to use talent metrics to generate deeper insights and drive action in critical areas.Consult Individual Performance Review summaries in collaboration with Unit leaders; combine results with training survey data to refine training course requirements, leading to the definition of user groups and individual curriculum assignments.Design and implement career development strategies globally, including tools and resources.
Propose approaches, ideas, and business insight to the Leadership and HR team to increase the effectiveness, reach, and visibility of career programs and help the organization respond to career and talent-related opportunities and demands.Collaborate with HR and Leadership team to plan, organize, and coordinate Centre-wide programs and activities (e.G