Senior Talent Management Specialist, EMEA София

Senior Talent Management Specialist, EMEA
София

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18, 000 people globally.

In this role, you will lead the execution of key Talent and Performance initiatives across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and serve as a key regional liaison for global talent processes and initiatives. You will drive strategic and operational excellence across performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, in alignment with our global Talent strategy.

Performance Management

Responsible for the smooth delivery of the annual performance management process across EMEA —driving execution, adoption, and continuous improvement at all stages

Provide engaging tools and resources (e. g. , training guides, intranet content, and comms strategies) to support HR and business leaders

Manage and evolve supporting systems (e. g. , Workday, calibration tool), ensuring functionality, enhancements, and testing are on track

Maintain close alignment with regional Performance Managers to ensure consistent, transparent implementation

Ensure data completeness and accuracy for all performance-related data; prepare relevant KPI’s and reports for regional and global HR leadership

Talent Management & Succession Planning

Lead the EMEA succession planning and annual talent review cycles, partnering closely with HRBPs and local HR teams

Ensure talent data is accurate, current, and actionable, providing insights to guide business and workforce planning

Collaborate with the Global Talent CoE to adapt and implement process improvements that fit regional needs

Support the EMEA Head of HR (or incoming leadership) on evolving talent and performance priorities

Learning & Development

Contribute to learning initiatives that support individual growth and team capability

Act as a connector between talent strategy and employee development, ensuring offerings are relevant and impactful

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Align regularly with HRIS, Compensation, and Development teams to ensure seamless integration of systems, data, and planning

Produce quarterly talent and performance KPIs—including trends on terminations, low performers, and succession pipeline health

Support the creation and rolling out of various regional and global initiatives related to Talent and Development, with a strong focus on communication and change management towards internal clients

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Talent Management or related HR functions, ideally within an international or matrixed organization

Education:   

Bachelor degree in any related field

Languages: 

English - Fluent written and verbal

Additional languages are nice to have

Other skills and competencies:

Excellent communication skills, good writing style and confident user of MS-Office programs (mainly Excel and PowerPoint)

Proven success leading performance and talent review cycles, with deep familiarity with HR systems (previous experience with Workday desired)

Ability to navigate organizational change with confidence and empathy

Strong stakeholder management skills — able to build trust, influence, and connect across levels

High attention to details

Organizational awareness

Dynamic and results orientated

High level of commitment

Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Data-savvy with experience delivering HR metrics that drive decisions

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

25 annual paid leave

 

Flexible working hours

 

Food vouchers

 

Transportation allowance

 

Additional medical & dental insurance

 

Life insurance

 

Sports card with 90/10 coverage

 

Various learning & development opportunities

 

Yearly performance evaluation plans

 

Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives

 

Team buildings & social events

 

Employee Referral Program