Talent & Learning Partner, Specialist

Role Summary

The Talent and Learning Partner is a consultative partner to HR teams and leaders across the APAC region, playing a dual role in both shaping and executing Flowserve’s talent and learning strategy.  This role is responsible for assessing regional talent and capability needs, identifying trends, and designing or adapting solutions that address local business priorities while ensuring alignment with enterprise talent and learning initiatives. The Partner also leads the deployment of enterprise programs and processes within APAC, ensuring cultural relevance and operational effectiveness. As a key liaison between the Talent Management COE and the regional HR Teams, this role brings forward regional insights to inform program design, enhance implementation approaches, and shape global practices to reflect local realities.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the APAC regional point of contact for Talent and Learning initiatives, with a focus on supporting areas with significant growth.
• Implement and adapt global programs such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, and Engagement to suit local and regional needs.
• Analyze current and future talent needs in the region, identifying gaps and collaborating with HR teams and business leaders to agree on talent strategies and roadmap.
• In support of our pipeline development strategy – establish and deploy regional methods to increase visibility of regional talent and drive plans to develop and grow talent.
• Partner with business, HR and Talent COE to develop accelerated development strategies for early careers and/or apprenticeship programs.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of virtual and in-person training sessions, including logistics, facilitation support, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain and update the Learning Management System (LMS) for the region, including assignments, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor and report on key talent and learning metrics; identify trends and recommend improvements; create and sustain a regional scorecard to track progress.
• Empower teams with the tools and resources they need to grow and develop skills.
• Develop strategy for effective content curation and distribution in the region. Conduct regular reviews to ensure content quality and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional-level contacts to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to streamline and enhance local processes and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development.
• Strong preference for individuals with experience in strategic workforce planning, skill strategy development and/or talent pipeline/capability development.
• Demonstrated success partnering with HR and the business to understand talent needs and proactively leveraging insights to shape talent plans.
• Proven ability to implement large-scale global talent programs at a local level.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems (e.g., Workday, LMS platforms).
• Agile, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.