Senior Talent Management Specialist

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Talent Management Specialist serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in People Development and Talent Management, responsible for designing, driving, and continuously improving development initiatives focusing on Upskill & Reskill, Leadership Development, and Soft Skills.

The role works closely with HR leadership and Line Managers to enhance organizational capability and build a strong talent pipeline across Sales, Support Functions, and Manufacturing. Mandatory, Compliance, and Regulatory Training are excluded from this role..

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:                                   

1. People Development & Learning Design

• Analyze organizational skill gaps and development needs across employee segments.
• Design and deliver people development programs focusing on upskilling and reskilling.
• Propose development frameworks aligned with business and HR strategy.
• Partner with Line Managers to identify and prioritize development needs.

2. Leadership & Soft Skills Development

• Design and facilitate leadership development programs for various leadership levels.
• Develop and deliver soft skills programs (leadership, communication, coaching, collaboration, growth mindset)
• Coordinate internal and external trainers, coaches, and facilitators.

3. Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Support talent identification and talent review processes.
• Facilitate succession planning for key and critical roles.
• Track development action plans for high-potential employees and successors.
• Advise Line Managers on talent development and readiness.

4. Performance & Development Dialog (PDD)

• Support and improve the PDD process.
• Enable Line Managers to use PDD as a development-focused tool.
• Analyze PDD outcomes and monitor development plan progress.

5. Learning Activities & Learning Culture

• Design learning solutions: workshops, learning circles, action learning, coaching, mentoring
• Promote a strong learning culture and cross-functional learning

6. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate effectiveness and impact of development program.
• Analyze learning data and provide insights to HR leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• 6–10 years of experience in People Development, Talent Management, or Learning & Development
• Proven experience in designing and delivering leadership and soft-skills development programs
• Strong communication skills in both Thai and English

JOB COMPETENCIES:

1) Functional Competencies (Role-Specific Expertise)

• People Development & Learning Design
• Leadership Development Expertise
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Performance & Development Dialog (PDD)
• Learning Solutions Design & Learning Culture
• Learning Evaluation & Analytics

2) Behavioral Competencies (Workstyle & Interpersonal Skills)

• Consultative & Influencing Skills
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Strong Communication & Facilitation Skills

3) Leadership Competencies (Senior Specialist Level)

• Strategic Alignment
• Change Agent
• Coaching & Mentoring Orientation

4) Core Competencies (General Professional Competencies)

• Growth Mindset (linked to soft skills the role must develop for others).
• Adaptability (handling evolving business needs and talent development trends).
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.