Talent Development Manager

For over 125 years, Mutti Group has been rewriting the rules of the tomato industry, blending tradition with bold innovation to become Europe’s #1 tomato brand. Today, our products bring the taste of Italy to more than 100 countries, fueling a global business that reached €703M in turnover in 2024, and still growing year after year.

We are more than just a food company: we are a global Italian brand rooted in quality, sustainability, and innovation, with a fast-expanding footprint across continents.

To strengthen our HR Team, we are looking for a Talent Development Manager who will play a key role in shaping and driving the Group’s Talent Strategy, focusing on Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Succession Planning. The position will be based at our HQ in Parma.

Main Responsibilities

Talent Management & Development:

• Design and implement talent management programs (e.g., succession planning, leadership development, high-potential programs) aligned with Group strategy.
• Partner with business leaders and HRBPs to build strong talent pipelines, ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
• Support individual and team growth plans, nurturing a culture of performance and continuous development.

Learning & Development:

• Co-design and deliver training initiatives to strengthen leadership and managerial skills.
• Monitor and enhance program effectiveness, leveraging feedback and KPIs to innovate learning strategies.

HR Partnering & International Scope:

• Act as a sparring partner to HR and business leaders across HQ, production sites, and international subsidiaries.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, embedding them into talent and development processes.

What you bring

• At least 7 years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, and Recruitment, ideally gained in structured multinational companies.
• Proven track record in talent development programs, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Strong exposure to international and cross-cultural environments.
• Fluent in Italian and English (French is a plus).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); HRIS experience is a plus.

What you will be needing to succeed

• Emotional intelligence and adaptability.
• Ability to inspire and connect authentically in multicultural environments.
• Innovative HR mindset balanced with the credibility of a trusted partner.
• Passion for growing people while fostering a more sustainable future.