Talent Development Manager

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxotticaAre you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!Talent Development Manager Job DescriptionAs the Talent and Culture Partner, this position will serve as a driving force behind ourorganization’s most valuable assets—our people, talent, and culture. The role will be pivotal inimplementing and optimizing EssilorLuxottica’s global, Asia-wide, and local talent initiatives inJapan, while fostering an inclusive culture that aligns with our business strategy and objectives. The individual will work closely with the Asia COE team, the local HR team, and country leadership to deeply understand business and people needs and to effectively drive the success of various initiatives.Main ResponsibilitiesTalent ManagementDrive a high-performance culture by championing One Performance process and equipping people managers with the skills to identify and develop key talen t. Collaborate with the Asia COE team to facilitate talent reviews and succession planning and ensure follow-up on Individual DevelopmentPlans (IDPs) to accelerate the growth of identified talents and successors. Effectively manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date talent data.Talent DevelopmentEffectively manage talent program nominations and monitor the development of key talents within the country. Gather local talent development needs and collaborate with the Asia COE team to design and implement tailored local solutions and programs.Culture and EngagementPromote EssilorLuxottica’s values and competencies by implementing relevant programs andactivities at the local level. Effectively manage the employee Your Voice survey process—including the annual engagement survey, onboarding survey, and exit survey—by driving high participation rates, analyzing data, sharing insights with local leadership, facilitating focus groups when needed,and supporting leaders in developing and executing action plans. Champion and lead the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) annual calendar by organizing DEI initiatives and partnering with leaders to foster inclusive leadership across the organization.Organizational Effectiveness and LeadershipIdentify and address organizational effectiveness opportunities, e.g. change management, building team trust, align team vision/goal, work with Asia COE team to design solutions to support organization and business. Drive leadership development by leveraging resources of Global and Asia.Candidate Profile At least 4-5 years’ experience in TD, TM, and PM experienceOpen to industry experience; retail / wholesales industry is a plus but not mandatoryMust have an interest in retail / fashion industryFluency in Japanese and English (Native Japanese speaker preferred)Technical Skills & Professional KnowledgeFunctional Knowledge: Strong understanding of talent management, talent development,performance management, and employee engagement, supported by hands-on experience inthese areas.Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects effectively from planning toexecution.Organizational Savvy: Deep understanding of matrix organizations, with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders across various functions and levels.Who is EssilorLuxottica?We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.Recruiting processOur recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitmentWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.*Please note we are only considering applicants who are currently residing in Japan and possess a valid working visa status.