About the Role
Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC), one of the leading manufacturing and FMCG companies in Nigeria, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Talent Development Manager to join our human resources team in Lagos. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of our workforce by designing and implementing robust talent management, learning, and career development strategies. You will champion organizational agility, oversee technical and sales academies, and ensure our people have the skills and clear career trajectories needed to drive business growth in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Track and report on trainee development progress, facilitating mid-programme interventions and end-of-program conversion assessments.
- Define and maintain career paths, succession plans, and structured employee mobility initiatives including lateral moves and cross-functional transfers.
- Drive the implementation of SBC's learning and development framework, including the Technical Academy, Sales Academy, and Leadership Development Programme.
- Collaborate with the Manufacturing Capability Manager to coordinate technical training, simulations, and capability-building initiatives.
- Design and deliver internal talent development programs such as mentoring schemes, job shadowing, and internal mobility campaigns.
- Leverage workforce analytics to identify career progression bottlenecks, training effectiveness trends, and attrition risks, translating insights into leadership recommendations.
- Benchmark career management and learning practices against FMCG industry standards to enhance talent retention.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 6 to 8 years of progressive HR experience focusing on talent management, learning and development, or organizational development.
- Prior working experience in an FMCG, manufacturing, or high-volume workforce environment within Nigeria.
- Proven experience driving technical or sales academy programs and managing structured graduate trainee initiatives.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and learning management systems such as SeamlessHR or SAP HCM.
- Active membership in the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) or possession of an equivalent professional HR license.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and fast-paced multinational work environment.