VP Talent

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Castrol’s global talent strategy
• Ensure the organisation is equipped with the leadership, capability, and culture required to deliver its business ambitions
• Shape and deliver a comprehensive talent agenda across three core pillars: Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition
• Drive leadership development, succession planning, workforce capability, skills development, talent acquisition, and employee engagement
• Translate business priorities into practical talent strategies, using insight, data and strong engagement
• Lead the design and implementation of global talent management programmes, including succession planning, performance management, leadership development, and high‑potential talent strategies
• Develop robust talent review and succession processes
• Drive employee engagement and career development initiatives
• Define and implement Castrol’s learning and capability strategy
• Oversee leadership development frameworks, learning programmes and capability‑building initiatives
• Lead the global talent acquisition strategy
• Develop strategic partnerships with external talent providers, educational institutions and industry networks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Extensive experience in senior HR or Talent leadership roles, preferably within a global organisation
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful talent strategies in a dynamic, complex business environment
• Solid understanding of core talent subject areas, including talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, workforce planning and learning strategy
• Proven ability to apply agile ways of working and programme management disciplines to deliver enterprise‑wide talent initiatives at pace
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using talent data, insights and reporting tools to assess needs, identify trends and support data‑driven decisions
• Exceptional collaboration, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and diverse teams across geographies
• Experience leading change, building strategic partnerships and fostering creativity and innovation in talent strategies
• Experience in customer‑centred design applied to HR processes, creating simple, effective and engaging employee and candidate experiences
• Possession of a global perspective, with experience leading talent across diverse cultures, markets and operating environments
• Knowledge of HR data management, information security and compliance considerations relevant to talent and hiring processes
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or other operationally complex environments is highly desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global talent strategies, with a strong focus on Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. Proven ability to leverage data‑driven insights to enhance employee engagement and leadership development across diverse cultures and markets.

Tools & Technologies

Reporting Tools, Talent Data Insights