Talent & Performance Lead

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over2,500 laboratories and business facilitiesacross 115 countries, supported by a team of99,500 dedicated professionalswith over 145 years of service excellence.

Job Description

The Talent & Performance Lead is responsible for shaping SGS’s global performance management and talent strategy. This role drives high-impact frameworks that support workforce planning, succession development, and a culture of continuous feedback and growth, ensuring SGS is positioned to meet evolving business and leadership needs.

Key Responsibilities

Talent & Performance Strategy

• Design and implement a global performance management framework aligned with business goals and leadership priorities.
• Lead enterprise-wide talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline strategies to enable long-term talent mobility.
• Align performance management with leadership development, coaching, and engagement programs to drive holistic employee growth.
• Partner with senior leaders to integrate talent strategies with workforce planning and capability development.

Data-Driven Decision Support

• Provide executive insights and data-backed recommendations to guide talent planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Use AI-powered performance analytics and platforms (e.g., Workday) to deliver real-time, predictive insights on employee performance and potential.
• Conduct deep talent analyses to identify high-potential individuals and accelerate their development.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Drive initiatives that strengthen feedback culture, improve employee experience, and promote development through coaching and mentoring.
• Champion a high-performance culture through accountability, recognition, and career development opportunities.
• Support underperforming employees with structured development interventions and coaching.

Operational Execution

• Build manager capability through toolkits, training, and workshops to improve feedback and performance conversations.
• Implement globally consistent yet locally adaptable performance frameworks in partnership with regional HR.
• Facilitate executive-level calibration sessions to ensure fairness and consistency in talent evaluations.
• Monitor KPIs to track progress in talent development, engagement, and performance culture.
• Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of performance practices across all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in performance management, talent strategy, and leadership development in large, matrixed organizations.
• Deep expertise in AI-enabled workforce analytics and digital HR platforms (e.g., Workday).
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead global, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong background in designing and implementing performance frameworks and coaching systems.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Advanced stakeholder management and leadership coaching capabilities.
• Expertise in cultivating a culture of continuous performance and feedback.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with best-in-class performance management practices and benchmarks.

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.

Apply Now:
At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!