Talent Manager

Job Description
We're seeking a dynamic and strategic
Talent Manager
to lead our talent agenda across the LATAM region. This role will serve as the key regional partner to the Global Talent Team, Regional HR team and our LATAM leaders translating global talent strategies into impactful regional solutions. You'll oversee the Talent Acquisition team in LATAM and drive initiatives that elevate leadership capability, enhance succession planning, and foster a high, purpose, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities
Talent Strategy & Execution

• Partner with the Global Talent Team to localize and implement global talent strategies across LATAM
• Lead regional execution of talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs
• Identify regional talent gaps and propose innovative solutions aligned with business priorities
• Serve as a strategic advisor to LATAM business leaders on talent-related matters

Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Manage and develop the LATAM Talent Acquisition team, ensuring alignment with global hiring standards and practices
• Drive regional recruitment strategies to attract top talent and build diverse pipelines

Leadership Development & Capability Building

• Partner with HRBP team to deliver and adapt global leadership development programs to meet regional needs
• Facilitate workshops, coaching sessions, and learning experiences for emerging and senior leaders in partnership with HRBPs and local leaders
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth

Talent Insights & Analytics

• Use data-driven insights to inform talent decisions and measure program effectiveness
• Prepare regional talent dashboards and reports for senior leadership

Collaboration & Influence

• Act as the bridge between global and regional teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment
• Influence senior stakeholders across LATAM to adopt and champion talent initiatives
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other functional leaders to integrate talent strategies into broader people plans

Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience

• Proven leadership experience managing regional or global talent programs
• Strong understanding of LATAM market dynamics and cultural nuances
• Experience leading Talent Acquisition teams preferred
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the talent landscape of a diverse and vibrant region
• A global platform for innovation, collaboration, and career growth
• A culture that values curiosity, courage, and connection

About Us
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About The Team
We are committed to attracting and retaining world class talent at NSF. We enable team members to Grow, Perform, Lead and Navigate their careers at NSF.