Talent Development Specialist (m/f/d)

NovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation. With its broad portfolio of renowned brands such as WIBERG, Gewürzmüller, Gewürzmühle Nesse, Mühlehof Gewürze, Eppers, McClancy, Piasa, AMCO, Redbrook, BSA WIBERG, and The Mighty, NovaTaste offers a range of value-add savory ingredients and blends to improve taste and texture, as well as extend the shelf life of food products for its customers. NovaTaste has over 2,400 employees and supplies food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players across Europe, North America and Asia.

Employment Type: Full-time (and Part-time: min. 30h)

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Talent Development Specialist to join our international HR team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and coordination of global initiatives that attract, develop, and retain talent while strengthening employee engagement across our organization.

If you are passionate about talent development and supporting the growth of a diverse and high‑performing workforce, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a global environment.

This position plays an important role in supporting the strategic development and professionalization of our global talent management landscape.

Tasks

• Talent Development: Support the design, coordination and continuous improvement of global development programs, including career paths, succession planning, learning initiatives, etc.
• Supporting roll out of global and local programs for leadership, high potentials etc.
• Retention and Engagement: Contribute to initiatives related to employee engagement, recognition, and career progression
• Diversity and Inclusion: Support and advance the creation of a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline.
• KPI’s: Monitor and report on key talent related metrics

Skills

• 3+ years of experience in talent management, learning & development, or related fields
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet diverse deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal) for working with a variety of internal stakeholders
• Confident in using KPIs to assess the impact of talent and retention initiatives; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Creative and analytical approach to solving challenges related to employee development, engagement, and retention
• High adaptability and ability to collaborate across different teams, cultures, and geographies
• Experience in a private‑equity environment is an advantage

Benefits

• Excellent lunch options at gourmet level in our company restaurant
• Attractive discounts on our products
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Physiotherapy with a low co-payment, company doctor, and occupational pension scheme
• ClimateTicket Salzburg and company bike leasing
• Flexible working hours through an attractive flexitime model and home office options
• Flat organizational structure with a first-name culture and short decision-making paths
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company

The minimum gross salary for this position is € 3.565,78 per month on a full-time basis. We offer a compensation package that significantly reflects your skills and experience.