Head of Talent and Performance Management

Advance global talent and performance processes
As Head of Talent and Performance Management, you will ensure that NKT’s global talent and performance processes support both short- and long-term organizational goals. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the green transition while shaping how people grow and thrive in a global company with a clear commitment to learning, capability building and sustainable development. Working at the intersection of talent, performance and organizational development gives you the chance to shape how NKT supports its people on our growth journey.

 
Shape and evolve global talent and performance processes
In this role, you provide global stewardship of NKT’s talent and performance management processes, ensuring they remain future‑ready, internally aligned, and continuously optimized to support our organisational ambitions through the growth of our people. You collaborate with People & Culture Technology, senior leaders and several Centers of Excellence to secure a unified approach across the employee lifecycle. You will also facilitate strategic sessions with executive management and act as sparring partner to the CHRO and CEO on the processes.


Your responsibility will be to:

• Further develop the talent management process, including succession, potential definitions and talent insights
• Improve the performance management process in line with business needs, including translating the process to the employees in the production
• Build capabilities in the P&C organisation, including training and providing ongoing support
• Collaborate closely with P&C Technology to optimise workflows in SuccessFactors
• Ensure alignment with Global Rewards, NKT Academy, Leadership Development, Talent Programmes and Diversity & Inclusion

The role is based in Copenhagen and includes approximately 20 travel days per year. You report to the VP, Global Functions P&C and Organisational Development.

Collaborative and curious person with interest in people development
You bring an inclusive and cooperative approach, thriving in an environment where partnership and dialogue are central. You are comfortable working across both corporate and blue-collar environments and adapting processes accordingly to help the organisation grow. You balance a structured mindset with curiosity, always looking to understand how people and processes can evolve. You value clarity, collaboration and a global mindset, and you appreciate working with both strategic and operational topics.

You also have:

• Experience from an international matrix organisation within talent management
• Minimum 3 years working with talent and performance management
• Project management experience
• Experience working in SuccessFactors or a similar HR system
• Experience using Excel and a data driven approach
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Contributing to NKT’s people development journey
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.


You will join an international and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills and broaden your experience within talent and performance management. This role provides opportunities to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to global capability building and support NKT’s continued growth journey. You will be part of a global P&C community committed to learning, development and organisational improvement.


“As a leader, I value collaboration, openness and a shared commitment to build processes that help people grow and prepare the organisation for the future requirements. In this role, you will work closely the P&C leadership team, peers and leaders in our organization to shape and
facilitate a coherent and meaningful approach to talent and performance at NKT” says Hiring Manager, Vibeke Slot Vahlkvist.


Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!


We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 22nd of February. Please submit your application in English.  Be aware that personality and cognitive tests and background control will be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist Angelina Nilsson Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.


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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com