Global Talent Manager (m/f/d)

NovaTastes is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive 
expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Lead the design, enhancement, and global coordination of development programs, including succession planning, leadership development, career pathing, and talent pipelines
• Drive the global rollout and continuous improvement of leadership, high‑potential, and other strategic development programs in close collaboration with regional HR teams
• Shape and implement global initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition and long‑term retention
• Advance the development of a diverse and inclusive global talent pipeline
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key global talent metrics, deriving insights and recommendations for senior leadership

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in talent management, learning & development, organizational development, or related fields (global exposure preferred)
• Proven experience in designing and conceptualizing development programs (leadership, high potentials, career paths, etc.)
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder management skills
• Clear and effective communication skills for working with diverse global stakeholders at different organizational levels
• High proficiency in using KPIs and analytics to drive decision‑making; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are a plus
• Ability to navigate complexity, work across cultures and time zones, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• A creative, solution‑oriented mindset combined with strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience working in a private equity–backed environment is an advantage

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.748,13 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.