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Director of Talent and Culture

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong talent development experience, global culture change leadership, allyship focus, agility in driving change, profiling tools experience, and skills in L&D, analytics, and team building.
  • You will drive talent strategy, foster an inclusive culture, manage L&D processes, support DEI initiatives, gather employee insights, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and values.

Requirements

  • Strong talent and development experience and able to turn insights into clear business solutions to enable the retention of talent.
  • Previous experience of leading and delivering vast culture change globally.
  • Focus on Allyship, Network empowerment and continued education and training.
  • Someone who has strong previous experience of driving change, with the ability to be agile and flex approach to meet differing perspectives.
  • Experience is using profiling tools.
  • Experience of creating and facilitating L&D and leadership content and processes with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in running team building and development sessions.
  • Able to use analytics to understand trends, both internally and externally to anticipate and deliver appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and drive a holistic strategy partnering with senior leaders and HR partners to pinpoint and comprehend strategic talent and development needs and collaborate with senior teams to achieve a significant transformation in leadership.
  • Support an inclusive and engaging culture at ASOS working with DEI Partners, Internal Communications team and senior leadership to meet our internal and external goals.
  • Integrate our values and behaviours into the performance development framework.
  • Strive to make ASOS the destination for top talent by fostering a culture where ASOSers are empowered to innovate with speed.
  • Manage and evaluate internal employee surveys to ensure they are effective and prioritise the psychological safety of all employees.
  • Develop a Talent and Learning & Development (L&D) process to identify and address skill gaps, ensuring consistent career progression for our employees.
  • Embed our culture into our hiring practices, with a strong focus on advancing our diversity, equity, and inclusion roadmap.
  • Ensure the Learning & Development offerings align with the organization’s needs, strategy, and brand values.
  • Bring to life our Strategy, Mission, and Purpose across the business.
  • Use relevant people metrics to understand, measure and drive improvements in engagement at ASOS, partnering with the wider PX team and department heads.
  • Champion growth and development for all ASOSers, setting clear leadership expectations to drive internal succession and agility.
  • Design and implement a best-in-class succession and development framework to support equitable growth and retention for our talent.
  • Oversee, support and ensure resourcing for ASOS’s employee voices networks, communities and committees.
  • Design a metrics-based approach and processes to create insight to improve decision-making and accountability around our talent and culture commitments and investments.
  • Evaluate all our working practices to ensure we are forward-thinking and adopting new methods and approaches where appropriate.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Director of Talent and Culture at ASOS?

The primary responsibility is to advance initiatives in Talent, Culture, and Employee Engagement, including implementing a comprehensive talent and performance strategy across the company and spearheading strategic projects to enhance people programs.

Who will the Director of Talent and Culture report to?

The Director of Talent and Culture will report to the EVP People Experience.

What kind of work culture does ASOS aim to foster?

ASOS aims to foster an inclusive and engaging culture, with a strong emphasis on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and embedding these values into all aspects of the organization.

What kind of strategic projects will the Director be involved in?

The Director will be involved in projects that amplify the effectiveness of people programs, enhance employee engagement, and transform leadership within the organization.

Will the Director be responsible for using employee surveys?

Yes, the Director will manage and evaluate internal employee surveys to ensure their effectiveness and prioritize the psychological safety of all employees.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Strong experience in talent and development, leading culture change globally, and utilizing analytics to drive improvements in engagement are required.

How does ASOS approach talent acquisition?

ASOS aims to embed their values and culture into hiring practices with a strong focus on advancing their diversity, equity, and inclusion roadmap.

What metrics will the Director use to drive improvements?

The Director will use relevant people metrics to understand and measure engagement levels at ASOS, partnering with the wider PX team and department heads.

How important is relationship-building for this role?

Relationship-building is crucial as the Director must establish collaborative relationships with business leaders and other support teams to ensure effective cross-functional partnerships.

What type of leadership style is preferred for candidates?

A holistic leader with a strong strategic mindset who promotes trust, respect, and care across the business is preferred.

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Technology
Industry
11-50
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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