Group Talent Development Manager (Parental Leave Cover)

As a global leader in facilities services we connect people and places to make the world work better. Whether directly or indirectly, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our placemakers in delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our customers. Together, we make space for people and businesses to thrive.

Location: ISS HQ, Buddingevej 197, Søborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Language: English
1-year fixed-term assignment

Main purpose of the position:
As Group Talent Development Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering global talent priorities across performance management, succession and leadership development. You will help turn talent insights into meaningful actions, drive high-impact programmes, and support the development of strong talent pipelines across the business. The role reports to the Head of Group Talent Management. 

What you’ll do:

• Drive delivery and continuous improvement of Performance Management, supporting talent platforms, and other global talent processes. 
• Lead execution of key programmes such as the Global Management Trainee Programme, talent pools and targeted development initiatives. 
• Translate insights from People Review, succession planning and assessments into targeted development actions that strengthen leadership pipelines. 
• Design and deliver practical development approaches for successors and high-potential talent, including mentoring, coaching and leadership development activities. 
• Partner with regional and functional stakeholders, as well as external partners, to drive alignment, adoption and stronger collaboration across the global talent community. 
• Lead projects end to end and deliver high-quality results in a complex global environment. 

Who you’ll work with:

• You will report directly to the Head of Group Talent Management and work closely with colleagues across People & Culture (P&C Business Partners/COE teams), Area and Functional leaders, and external partners across markets.

Key qualifications:

• Strong experience across talent & leadership development and talent management frameworks. 

• Ability to work confidently across both strategic and operational topics. 

• Solid experience with talent analytics, assessment tools and data-driven decision-making. 

• Strong project management skills and experience supporting change implementation. 

• Relevant experience working with senior stakeholders in an international or matrix organisation. 

Personal skills you excel:

• You build strong relationships and work effectively across cultures, functions and seniority levels. 

• You communicate clearly, create alignment and bring structure to complex topics. 

• You are proactive, practical and comfortable balancing detail with a broader perspective. 

Why ISS

At ISS, we are more than just a service provider of cleaning, food, workplace and technical services, we are a partner in our customers’ success. By creating exceptional service moments and transforming workplaces into spaces where employees feel valued, engaged and productive, we enhance productivity and help our customers to attract talent and grow their businesses. This begins with our own people through training, career development, and a supportive culture – empowering them to deliver outstanding service. We know that when our people thrive, they create spaces where our customers’ employees and businesses thrive too.

ISS is a Place to Be You.

Be who you are. Become what you want. Be part of something bigger.

Become more. Become ISS.

How you’ll apply

Apply directly via the link on this page by submitting a cover letter, CV and other relevant documents for the position you are applying for.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible.

ISS seeks to BE a place of belonging and CREATE places where every person is welcomed, embraced, and valued for exactly who they are. Places where people feel safe, respected, represented, and supported as their authentic selves.
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