Senior Specialist, Talent & Performance Management (8 months contract)
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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
Performance Management (Execution and Tracking)
. Execute quarterly People Connect cycles, ensuring timely and consistent adoption of performance processes.
. Drive structured communications such as schedule and send reminders on quarterly check-ins, follow-up on incomplete check-ins and development goals.
. Monitor progress using BI dashboards to track completion rates, highlight gaps and escalate to HRBPs where needed.
Talent Management (Program Management and Reporting)
. Coordinate and support the end-to-end delivery of the Future Leaders Program which includes: - managing timelines, participant lists, and communications
. Act as the key liaison with external vendors to ensure smooth and timely execution of sessions.
. Track participant engagement, attendance, and progression
. Gather structured feedback from participants and stakeholders (e.g., line managers, senior leaders)
. Consolidate feedback into clear summary reports, highlighting key themes, opportunities for improvement and suggested enhancements for future cohorts.
Stakeholder Coordination and Process Support
. Act as a central coordination point between HRBPs, local People teams, and external vendors
. Ensure processes are executed consistently and on schedule
. Escalate issues, delays, or data gaps promptly
. Provide structured updates to stakeholders on progress and key action
Success Measures (8-month outcomes)
. Strong on-time completion rates for People Connect cycles
. Clear and reliable dashboard reporting with actionable visibility
. Smooth execution of the Future Leaders Program with positive participant feedback
. Timely escalation of risks and effective follow-through on actions
. Positive feedback from HRBPs on responsiveness, coordination, and reliability
This role supports the execution and coordination of regional performance and talent management processes, ensuring strong discipline, visibility, and follow-through during a critical cycle.
The role will partner closely with HRBPs and People teams to deliver high-quality data, consistent process execution, and smooth program management, while escalating risks and supporting insight generation.
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Yara International ASA is a Norwegian chemical company. Its largest business area is the production of nitrogen fertilizer, however it also encompasses the production of nitrates, ammonia, urea and other nitrogen-based chemicals.
Job ID: 149993689
Skills:
BI dashboards, Talent Management Program Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Performance Management
Skills:
risk management plans , risk assessments, Iso 14001, HAZOP studies, Hazid, Industrial Safety, Regulatory Requirements, incident investigations, corrective action processes, environmental compliance, HSE management systems, performance reviews, emergency preparedness, ISO 45001, Inspections, audits, root-cause analysis
Skills:
Quality management system in a GMP facility, Process Performance Qualification, cGMP requirements
Skills:
Quality management system in a GMP facility, Process Performance Qualification, cGMP requirements
Skills:
it performance management , Ms Windows, service delivery, Network Protocols, Itil, It Infrastructure Services, It Operation, Macos, Server Hardware, Layer 2, project management principles, object-oriented programming, voice systems, Network Hardware, network design principles, wireless infrastructure, end user computing systems, Ms Office Suite, cabling solutions, backup systems, Layer 3 routers
