Talent Development Manager

About this role

The role is for a Talent Development Manager based in Lagos, full-time at Seven Up Bottling Company. The position focuses on tracking trainee progress, managing end-of-program assessments, and guiding career paths for identified talents. It includes driving learning strategies, managing specialised academies (Technical, Sales and Leadership), and using analytics to improve talent development and internal mobility. The employer operates multiple beverage manufacturing plants in Nigeria and aims to strengthen capability building and talent retention. The role supports promotions decisions, talent reviews, and internal development programmes across the organisation.

What you would do

• Track and report development progress of all trainees and escalate performance concerns
• Manage end-of-program assessment and conversion decisions (confirmation, extension, or exit)
• Define and maintain career paths for identified talents and critical role holders
• Champion employee mobility through structured lateral moves and cross-functional transfers
• Facilitate evidence-based promotion conversations for managers and employees
• Support talent actions from Talent Reviews (development plans, stretch assignments, accelerated progressions)
• Provide guidance on career progression options and development requirements
• Drive the learning strategy and development framework across the organisation
• Coordinate and drive Technical Academy, Sales Academy, and Leadership Development Programme
• Leverage workforce analytics to inform leadership and improve programmes

What they are asking for

• BSc in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration or related discipline
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience with focus on talent management, learning and development or organizational development
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or high-volume workforce environments
• Experience driving technical or sales academy programs
• Familiarity with HRIS and talent/learning management systems (e.g., SeamlessHR, SAP HCM)
• Experience managing structured graduate trainee or early careers programmes
• Hands-on experience with career pathing, competency framework design or administration, and learning programme management
• Membership of CIPM or equivalent professional body
• HR Practitioner License as applicable

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