Senior Specialist, Talent & Performance Management (8 months contract)

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected. To meet these commitments, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the whole food value chain to develop more climate-friendly crop nutrition solutions. In addition, we are committed to working towards sustainable mineral fertilizer production. We foster an open culture of diversity and inclusion that promotes the safety and integrity of our employees, contractors, business partners, and society at large. Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has a worldwide presence of about 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries.

Responsibilities

Performance Management (Execution and Tracking)
• Execute quarterly People Connect cycles, ensuring timely and consistent adoption of performance processes.
• Drive structured communications such as schedule and send reminders on quarterly check-ins, follow-up on incomplete check-ins and development goals.
• Monitor progress using BI dashboards to track completion rates, highlight gaps and escalate to HRBPs where needed.
Talent Management (Program Management and Reporting)
• Coordinate and support the end-to-end delivery of the Future Leaders Program which includes: - managing timelines, participant lists, and communications
• Act as the key liaison with external vendors to ensure smooth and timely execution of sessions.
• Track participant engagement, attendance, and progression
• Gather structured feedback from participants and stakeholders (e.g., line managers, senior leaders)
• Consolidate feedback into clear summary reports, highlighting key themes, opportunities for improvement and suggested enhancements for future cohorts.
Stakeholder Coordination and Process Support
• Act as a central coordination point between HRBPs, local People teams, and external vendors
• Ensure processes are executed consistently and on schedule
• Escalate issues, delays, or data gaps promptly
• Provide structured updates to stakeholders on progress and key action
Success Measures (8-month outcomes)
• Strong on-time completion rates for People Connect cycles
• Clear and reliable dashboard reporting with actionable visibility
• Smooth execution of the Future Leaders Program with positive participant feedback
• Timely escalation of risks and effective follow-through on actions
• Positive feedback from HRBPs on responsiveness, coordination, and reliability

Profile

8 months contract position, able to commit from Sep 2026 to April 2027
4 to 6 years of experience in HR, talent, or performance management support role
Experience supporting performance cycles, HR processes, or talent programs
Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and reporting tools
Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines
Proactive, reliable, and confident in following up on actions
Experience in regional / multi-country environments
Exposure to talent assessments (e.g., SHL assessments) and experience with external vendors / learning programs will be advantageous

Additional Information

This role supports the execution and coordination of regional performance and talent management processes, ensuring strong discipline, visibility, and follow-through during a critical cycle.

The role will partner closely with HRBPs and People teams to deliver high-quality data, consistent process execution, and smooth program management, while escalating risks and supporting insight generation.

Contact details

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Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.