Talent Attraction

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

**About the Company**

JERA Global Markets (JERAGM) is a leading utility-backed seaborne energy trader specialising in LNG, coal and freight. A joint venture between majority shareholder JERA Co., Inc. and EDF Trading, JERAGM’s shareholders are among the world’s largest utilities.

JERAGM operates one of the largest energy portfolios in the world which gives it an in-depth understanding of the way local, regional and international energy markets behave. These insights enable it to help its customers increase security of supply, optimise their portfolios and improve the risk management of their assets.

JERAGM LNG team manages the flexibility of over 35 million tonnes of supply each year, with structural access to both the European and North American gas markets. The coal team manages 60 million tonnes of supply each year for its shareholders and third-party customers and operates a major coal terminal in the Netherlands.

Headquartered in Singapore, JERAGM has a global talent pool of more than 250 people across offices located in four strategic locations: Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), the UK (London) and the US (Baltimore).

JERAGM is strongly capitalised with over US$500 million in paid up capital and a total equity of US$3 billion. JERAGM has retained its A+ Stable rating from R&I, attributable to a robust business model and solid financial base.

DESIGNATION : Talent Attraction & Development Manager, SG

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Position Description**

This role is responsible for attracting the right talent to JERAGM and for developing them to be the best in the industry. The role will focus on designing and implementing the talent and leadership development strategy working in close consultation with the CHRO. The incumbent will work in partnership with the HR Business Partner and Operations team to deliver seamless support to the global organization for all talent, learning & development and employee engagement initiatives.

**Key Role Responsibilities**
- Plan and execute a Talent Attraction strategy to position JERAGM as an employer of choice for the right talent
- Design the appropriate recruitment marketing toolkit and role it out effectively
- Review and select recruitment agencies who offer the right quality of partnership and can access the best talent for our purpose
- Define and implement fit for purpose talent assessment frameworks including standardized recruiter briefs and interview templates alongside role/ skill based customized assessment methods/ tests
- Work with the CHRO to design the Talent Development and Retention strategy and the management framework, processes and culture needed to develop and retain talent to meet the current and future needs of the organisation
- Collaborate with HRBPs and function heads to develop and implement a Learning & Development Strategy and roadmap aligned with the organisation's needs
- In consultation with the CHRO, develop and implement a robust Talent Review and Succession Planning strategy to build a strong pipeline of talent for the organisation.
- Develop and execute strategies and activities that increase Employee Engagement and Organisation Effectiveness
- Work with the HRBPs and Communications team to plan and implement a timely and effective internal communications cadence to employees
- Develop communication material and/or information kits for HR programmes to convey desired messages clearly and effectively to the target audience
- Track and ensure effectiveness of talent solutions using internal data and external insights
- Lead and Facilitate Team building, Talent development, Employee Engagement and Company opportunity sessions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Qualification and experience required**:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferably in HR, Business and/or Management
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a progressive MNC environment across talent attraction, talent management, change management, learning & development and organisation design and effectiveness.
- Strong facilitation skills and internal consulting skills;
- Ability to analyze data and understand trends internally and externally
- Ability to work collaboratively with line staff and leaders
- Ability to implement effective solutions through good executional skills and follow through
- Experience working on internal communications with a demonstrated ability to drive robust employee communications through various channels

**Person specification**:

- Willingness to learn, stretch, experiment and execute once plans are aligned
- Strong interpersonal skills and cross-cultural experience
- Ability to influence without authority
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

OTHER INFORMATION

**Role Opportunity**

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.