Regional Talent & Development Specialist

About the Position

Shape the Future of Talent across Northern Europe!

Are you ready to shape the future of talent across a dynamic, international landscape? Kärcher is looking for a strategic and energetic Regional Talent & Development Specialist to join our team in Northern Europe. This role offers the flexibility to be based in Rødovre (Denmark), Oslo (Norway), Nurmijärvi (Finland), Banbury (United Kingdom), or Gothenburg (Sweden).

Reporting directly to the Regional HR Manager, you will be the architect of our regional growth, ensuring our workforce has the agility and skills needed to conquer business objectives while fostering a culture of high engagement.

The Core of Your Mission

We are looking for a professional who can link learning initiatives to financial business outcomes with confidence and creativity. In this role, you are designing the frameworks that drive performance and leadership succession. Your work will directly impact our regional talent roadmap, aligning human capital development with our long-term commercial goals.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & L&D Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with business priorities and regional growth for our strategy 2030.
• Partnering with Executive and Senior Leadership, diagnose capability gaps and design targeted interventions to close them.
• Collaborate with the People and Culture team to turn insights from engagement surveys into actionable development initiatives.

Talent Management & Leadership Pipeline

• Take the lead in identifying High-Potential (HiPo) talent and building customized tracks to secure our future leadership pipeline.
• Manage the 9Box Potential/Performance matrices as a key part of your collaboration with HR Business Partners.
• Design and lead regional performance review cycles, ensuring they provide meaningful value to the business.

Innovation & Program Delivery

• From designing high-quality leadership programs to implementing "Train-the-Trainer" models, ensure our development initiatives are both scalable and sustainable.
• Embrace the future by utilizing AI and digital tools ethically to create personalized, high-impact learning experiences.
• Oversee our learning platforms, specifically SAP SuccessFactors, to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience for all employees.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development is required, a CIPD certification is preferred.
• You have 5+ years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years specializing in L&D, Talent Management, or Organizational Development. Experience in a multi-country or regional structure is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and the Google Workspace.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, both in-person and virtual.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of a relevant Nordic language is a plus.
• Comfortable challenging and influencing senior leaders regarding talent decisions and analyzing talent data to identify retention risks.

We Offer

• Opportunity to drive excellence and empower others to reach their full potential.
• Be part of a dynamic, international team at Kärcher.

If you are ready to drive excellence and empower others to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you. Apply now to power up your career with Kärcher!

About the Company

Kärcher is a global leader in cleaning technology, committed to innovation and excellence. Join us and be part of a team that shapes the future of talent across Northern Europe.