Danone EMEA is one of the most diverse and strategically critical regions in the organization, spanning Western & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It brings together markets with very different contexts and challenges.

We are looking for a temp Talent Analyst to support the EMEA region for 10-months!

Operating across EMEA requires strong coordination, data integrity, and rhythm discipline, particularly in a context of transformation.

The Talent Analyst plays a critical role in enabling:

• Consistent, comparable talent data across a region with large maturity gaps
• Smooth execution of talent and learning cycles despite multiple time zones and business calendars
• Reliable consolidation across a high volume of markets
• Accurate reporting and insights that feed into regional and global people decisions.

Key Accountabilities:

A. Talent Data, Systems & Reporting 

System Updates & Data Governance

• Update all talent, performance, succession, and learning data in HR systems.
• Conduct routine data audits to identify inconsistencies and coordinate corrections.
• Ensure data accuracy ahead of talent review cycles, calibration sessions, development plan reviews, and global submissions.

Data Collection

• Collect inputs from CBUs using standardized templates.
• Follow up with CBUs to ensure complete, timely submission of talent, learning, and engagement data.

Data Consolidation

• Consolidate multi-country data into EMEA-level trackers, presentations and dashboards.
• Integrate data across systems to build unified reports and presentations.

Reporting

• Produce dashboards/reports on:
• • Talent pipelines
  • Succession depth/bench strength
  • Learning participation and completion

• • Engagement insights
  • Prepare data packs for CBUs/MCOs updates, leadership updates, and global submissions.

B. People Cycle Coordination & Execution 

• Support all steps of the talent cycle: performance calibration preparation, talent review documentation, succession updates.
• Prepare agendas, pre-reads, trackers, and follow-ups for people conversations.
• Maintain documentation and ensure version control.
• Coordinate across CBUs to ensure deadlines are respected and data is consolidated on time.

C. Learning Operations & Support 

• Consolidate nominations and participants across CBUs using standardized templates, ensuring eligibility, accuracy, and single‑source‑of‑truth lists.
• Manage participation tracking, attendance, completion status, evaluations and maintain updated dashboards for zone‑level reporting.
• Secure participant calendars early, including sending placeholder blocks and final invitations to protect time across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate with trainers and facilitators to confirm dates, align availability, and ensure session materials, links, and logistics are prepared.
• Ensure learning systems (LMS) are updated with accurate session records, completions, and data corrections after each module or program.
• Prepare and circulate communications, including joining instructions, pre‑work, materials, and post‑session follow‑ups.

 To be successful in the role you should ideally have:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Analytics, Psychology, or related fields.

Experience:

• 1–3 years in HR operations, HR analytics, talent coordination, or data-heavy HR roles.
• Experience in a multinational environment is an asset.
• Exposure to talent management or learning cycles preferred but not mandatory.

Languages:

• English fluency required; French or Arabic a plus

Mobility: Not required

Values:

• Alignment with Danone values: Humanism, Openness, Proximity, Enthusiasm

Danone Values:
Candidates are expected to adhere to Danone's core values: Humanism, Openness, Proximity & Enthusiasm.

Danone is a world-leading food company operating in three business divisions: Fresh Dairy Products, Specialized Nutrition, and Waters.
Danone’s mission is Bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have in impacting the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

We offer
Working at Danone EMEA is one of the best ways to build a strong career through daily learning, autonomy, and teamwork in an open culture and environment. Our culture encourages autonomy and empowerment, where every day can be a new adventure full of possibilities and opportunities for your growth.

Danone does more than just welcome your uniqueness —we value it. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where all hiring is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, co lor, religion, disability, sex, national origin, age, genetic characteristics, or any other protected status. True to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share a commitment to mutual respect and dignity.

• International exposure and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and purpose.
• Access to training and development programs.

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