Global Talent Assessment Manager

Global Talent Assessment Manager

Company: Nestlé

Location: Vevey, CH

Function: Human Resources

Job Type: Hybrid

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Work model: Hybrid / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As a Global Talent Assessment Manager at Nestlé, your mission is to design and continuously evolve an entreprise-wide assessment strategy and experience for selection, development, succession, and differentiate the assessment journeys for our most critical talent segments. Combining deep scientific assessment expertise with a human-centered design and AI-first mindset, you will create world-class assessment experiences that strengthen leadership pipelines, elevate talent decisions, and create lasting impact across Nestle Talent ecosystem. Working across Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Inclusion & Belonging, People Analytics, HR Business Partners, senior leaders, and external partners, you will help shape the future of talent across Nestlé. This is your opportunity to take ownership, bring your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Global Talent Assessment Manager

• Defining and evolving Nestlé’s global assessment strategy, building a scientifically robust and future-ready assessment ecosystem that strengthens talent decisions across markets, functions, and leadership levels.
• Designing end-to-end assessment frameworks (eg. competency based, potential models, success profiles, experiences for senior roles) applying human centered design principles to ensure strong governance, consistency and scalability.
• Defining and manage the end-to-end candidate and employee assessment experience, with seamless hand-offs into hiring, succession planning, leadership development, and development discussions.
• Leading assessment centres for critical and executive roles, and support leadership assessments for progression and mobility.
• Translating assessment outputs into actionable insights, and recommendations for senior business leaders, helping to shape the broader Talent & Development strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Leveraging AI, digital technologies, and emerging assessment practices to continuously enhance effectiveness, experience, and business value.
• Partnering internally with Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Belonging, HR BPs, and other CoEs to ensure fairness, consistency, and a seamless employee experience.
• Building capability across HR colleagues, hiring managers, and business leaders so that assessment findings translate into meaningful development plans and evidence-based talent decisions.
• Acting as business owner for selection, assessment and executive search partners, managing E2E the vendor ecosystem, including its commercial performance and ensuring timely delivery.

What will make you successful

• Bringing deep expertise in assessment methodologies (advanced psychometrics, behavioral and structured interviewing expertise, assessment centres), and the design, validation, and scaling of assessment solutions in a cross cultural and multi market context.
• Applying strong analytical, statistical, and research capabilities to evaluate predictive validity, generate talent insights, connect assessment outcomes to business performance, and influence strategic talent decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
• Applying design thinking and AI-first principles, digital HR solutions, and responsible AI practices to create experiences that balance innovation, fairness, accessibility, and compliance.
• Translating data into stories that influence the choices of senior business leaders, and use insights to shape the broader talent and development agenda.
• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an advantage.

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your growth and wellbeing at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities (for office-based roles)
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance‑based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

Nestlé is an inclusive employer and, if needed, we are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout your journey with us. All information is treated confidentially.

Our workplace is fully barrier free with step free access, elevators to all floors, and accessible restrooms. We also maintain a strong safety culture, supported by modern installations and procedures to ensure a secure environment for everyone.

Our hiring process typically includes application review, a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications on a rolling basis and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.