At Valeo Foods Group, were not just about food were about fueling growth, driving transformation, and shaping the future of our people. With a footprint spanning 106 international markets, over 85 brands, and backed by Bain Capital, were on an ambitious path to double in size over the next five years. To make this happen, we need exceptional talent to lead the charge thats where you come in.

Were looking for a Senior Talent & Leadership Manager to join our newly expanded Group Talent team. This is a brand-new role giving you the unique opportunity to shape and scale talent strategies from scratch, build leadership capability, and leave a lasting impact across a growing business.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead and deliver group-wide talent initiatives, working closely with divisional HR Directors and senior leaders to strengthen our talent pipeline, enhance leadership effectiveness, and drive a high-performance culture. Youll oversee key areas such as performance management, talent review, and leadership development, while also supporting broader HR transformation projects, including M&A integration. With Group Talent still in its early stages, this is a rare opportunity to help build frameworks, processes, and programs from the ground up.

What Youll Do

• Performance Management: Youll design and roll out a consistent, scalable performance management framework that drives business impact. This includes equipping HR teams and managers with the tools and training needed to embed effective performance practices. Youll also support the configuration of HR systems to streamline processes and improve data insights.
• Talent Review & Succession: Youll lead the annual talent identification process, expanding its reach across the business. By working with divisional HR teams, youll help strengthen the internal talent pipeline, reducing reliance on external hires and boosting retention. Youll also use data insights to inform talent strategies and provide meaningful recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leadership Development: Youll design and deliver leadership programs from scratch, building capability across all levels. This includes creating tailored development pathways for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior executives. Youll also support senior leadership teams in driving cohesion and high performance, particularly as they shape the business for future growth.