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We are looking for a Director Talent & Capability based in Bonn.
Job Purpose:
Talent & Capability is accountable for designing, governing, and continuously evolving DHL Express’ global Talent and Capability architecture, ensuring the organization has the leadership, skills, performance culture, and succession depth required to deliver on Strategy 2030 and to remain a Great Place to Thrive.
The role provides enterprise-level ownership of Talent Management, Performance, Leadership Development and Succession Management, and leads the global Learning agenda, translating business and people strategy into scalable capability and growth opportunities that enable colleagues to thrive and perform at their best. Operating at global enterprise level, the role acts as a key integrator across the employee lifecycle, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition, Engagement, DEIB, and regional HR teams to embed a consistent, inclusive, and high-performance Great Place to Thrive experience across DHL Express.
How will you contribute to the success of DHL?
* Own and evolve the Global Talent Management and Performance Management, ensuring alignment with DHL Group standards and Express business priorities
* Design and govern high potential identification, succession planning, and leadership pipeline frameworks in alignment with group
* Ensure robust succession coverage and future-ready leadership capability with design of leadership development programs
* Define and lead the global Learning strategy, ensuring learning solutions are scalable, modern, and business-relevant
* Act as counterpart of Certified learning functional curriculum
* Govern leadership development programs, Career Marketplace, myTalentWorld, vendors, and investments to maximize impact
* Embed Great Place to Thrive principles into talent, performance, and learning frameworks, balancing respect and results culture with growth.
* Act as a key integrator across Talent Acquisition, Engagement, and DEIB to ensure a coherent end-to-end employee experience
* Provide guidance and governance to regional HR teams on talent reviews, calibration, and development planning.
* Represent DHL Express in Group-level Talent and Learning forums, committees, and cross-divisional initiatives.
* Use data, analytics, and feedback to continuously improve talent and capability outcomes at enterprise scale.
Do you have what it takes?
* Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
* Post-graduate qualification in HR, Leadership, or Organizational Development preferred
* Typically, 8–10+ years' experience in Talent Management, Performance, Succession, and/or Learning & Leadership Development
* Significant experience in global, matrix organizations
* Proven track record of operating at senior stakeholder and enterprise level
* English: Fluent (business-level, written and spoken)
* Additional languages an advantage
Please submit your application along with your CV and a copy of your highest educational degree (e.g., Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA certificate).
DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Recruitment Team