Regional Talent Development Lead Central Europe - Italia

📍 Any office of WSP’s in Italy | 🏡 Hybrid | ⏱️ Full-time

Building a sustainable future, together.

At WSP, we design the future of our communities. As one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and advisory. Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.

Our Central Europe People & Culture team supports approximately 4,000 colleagues across 13 countries. We are strengthening our regional Talent Management capability to translate global priorities into consistent, locally relevant action and support the continued growth of our people and organisation.

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Regional Talent Development Lead to join our team. Reporting directly to the Head of Learning & Development, Central Europe, you will help shape and execute the Talent Management agenda across a region of 13 countries.

You will work closely with regional HR teams, business and People Leaders, local L&D leads and Global Centers of Excellence to ensure that global talent strategies, programmes and processes are implemented effectively and consistently across Central Europe. Your mission is to translate global Talent Management priorities into impactful, scalable and locally relevant action across the region.

The planned start date for this role is January 2027, and an earlier start will not be possible.

How you will make an impact

Your work will strengthen talent pipelines, organisational capability and the employee development experience across Central Europe.

· Talent strategy and regional execution: Turn global Talent Management priorities into clear regional plans and coordinated actions across Central Europe.

· Performance and career development: Improve performance management, career frameworks, development pathways and internal mobility across the region.

· Leadership and high-potential talent: Work with L&D colleagues and Global Centers of Excellence to identify and develop high-potential talent and roll out leadership and talent programmes.

· Talent analytics and insights: Turn talent data into clear insights and practical recommendations for HR and business leaders.

· Project and change management: Lead regional Talent Management projects from planning to evaluation, coordinating stakeholders across countries and driving adoption through clear governance, communication and change plans. Help simplify and redesign processes using lean principles and an AI-first mindset.

The team around you

The culture: Collaborative, international and focused on turning strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.
The projects: Regional talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, career development and leadership development initiatives.
The opportunity: Influence Talent Management practices across Central Europe, contribute to global working groups and act as the key connection between global design and regional execution.

What you will bring to the role

We focus on the essential qualifications, skills and experience needed for success, while welcoming different technical backgrounds and career paths.

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent work/training experience.

· At least 7 years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Leadership Development, Organisational Development or a related HR discipline.

· Experience working in a multinational, multi-country and matrix organization, with strong knowledge of talent review, succession planning, performance management and career development processes.

· Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and geographies, influence without direct authority and use talent data to generate insights and recommendations.

· Full professional fluency in English and Italian is required. English will be the main working language for this role, while additional European languages are a plus.

· Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills, with strategic thinking, execution excellence, sound judgement and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and organisational boundaries.

We are looking for someone who can lead with clarity, support people, build client relationships and contribute to business growth. You will combine technical understanding, strategic thinking and the ability to influence outcomes across teams, projects and stakeholders.

Life at WSP

When our people thrive, our projects thrive. At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network. We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth

in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.

Compensation and benefits

WSP is committed to pay transparency. The annual gross salary range for this position is €XX,000 - €XX,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.

Local benefits

In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth

· Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

· Meal vouchers.

· Supplementary healthcare coverage.

· Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.

· Public transport and mobility support.

· Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.

· Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Our recruitment process

We see recruitment as a two-way conversation. Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time. While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes:

• Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.

• Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.

• Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.

Come as you are

We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.

Ready to help shape what’s next?

If you are looking for a role where you can lead regional Talent Management initiatives, influence senior stakeholders and expand your impact across an international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and discover what you can achieve with WSP.

Accessibility and adjustments

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know so we can support you.

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