Talent Development Specialist

Melissa Kikizas S.A. is a major Greek company operating in the FMCG industry with leading positions in its categories and strong exporting presence in more than 45 countries. Our main brands are: Melissa, Stella, Primo Gusto, Αvez, Vlaha, and Terra Creta Olive Oil. Additionally, we are the exclusive distributors of KraftHeinz and Del Monte in Greece. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Melissa Kikizas has received the Best Place to Work award for multiple years.

Due to our continuous growth, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and agile professional to join our People & Culture team as a Talent Development Specialist. Reporting to the People & Culture Director, Talent Development Specialist will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of all recruitment and development activities.

Talent Development

·        Work closely with the P&C Director & HRBPs on the design and execution of the Succession Planning Project. Work together with the people managers on the individual career development plans of their teams to make sure we get them ready for their next step

·        Ensures alignment of talent management initiatives with organizational goals and objectives. Collect training & development needs and executes a plan for the organization, selecting external providers

·        Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in talent management, incorporating new ideas and approaches into college programs and processes

·        Fosters a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization

Performance Management

·        Oversees the performance management process, ensuring alignment with business goals. Use performance data to identify high performers and areas for development, and work with HRBPs and Managers to create development plans.

·        Be the master user of performance management system (HR Hub)

·        Design with the P&C Director the performance management cycle and support the organization (goal setting, self-assessment, manager evaluation, etc.)

·       Design and execute performance management training for all the staff. Design and execute the performance management training for all the assessors/people managers. Coach Assessors on how to provide feedback and make constructive performance discussions

Talent Acquisition

·        Will design and agree with P&C Director, the Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Strategy of the company

·        Represent our company to career fairs, panels, company presentations, university visits etc.

·        Collaborate with the P&C Director & HRBPs to develop workforce plans that align with our company’s growth and business objectives

·        Build a strong employer brand to attract high-quality candidates.

·        Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship-building with potential candidates

·        Coordinate onboarding programs for new hires to ensure a smooth organizational transition

·        Will own entire hiring funnels of the company: from ad creation to the interviews, shortlisting and hiring, and will oversee all steps of the procedure, making sure we create a great candidate experience

·        A BSc in Human Resources Management or Business Administration and a MSc in relevant field.

·        5-7 years of working experience in relevant roles (L&D Specialist, Talent Partner, etc.)

·        Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

·        Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

·        Ability to cultivate strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with team members and all staff

·        Ability to adapt in a fast-paced working environment and industry

·        Ability to multitask various assignments and projects

·        Strong organizational skills and coordination skills

·        Strong professional presence, including all written / oral communications

·        Industry experience will be a plus

• Competitive remuneration package including performance bonus
• Private health insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Reward & recognition programs for high performing teams and individuals.