Manager Talent Development  EMEA

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

The Global Human Resources team are partners to all employees, delivering a meaningful, end to end employee experience. Our role is to attract, develop and engage employees in a purpose-centered work environment. Together, we challenge the status quo, encourage progressive thought and influence meaningful change across the business. We serve more than 30,000 employees in more than 40 countries. In all that we do, we strive to be a talent-led organization that cultivates equality, inclusion and empowerment for our employees and the communities we serve. We value meaningful work and creating personalized career opportunities as we build a world class P&C team.

Every day, our Global Human Resources team role models the following competencies:

• Influential Advisor - Champions an idea and provides solutions that impact the business
•  Builder of Organizational Capabilities - Creates processes and opportunities to support organizational priorities
• Driver of Transformation - Leads with a growth mindset, continuously pursuing ways to remove barriers to execution
•  Strategic Mindset - Utilizes available resources such as data, insights, analysis and team perspectives to inform decision making
• Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of the industry, market trends and competitive landscape to guide business outcomes

The Opportunity: 

The Global Talent team provides world class programs geared towards developing, engaging, and retaining our talent. We design cohesive talent experiences as part of the end-to-end employee experience, including onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and career development, with diversity and inclusion foundation to all we do.

The Manager, Talent Development EMEA has end-to-end ownership of regional organizational development and performance initiatives, while actively contributing to the design and execution of global talent programs.

This role is accountable for translating Mattel’s global Organizational Development and People strategy into high-impact, locally relevant solutions across EMEA, strengthening career development, performance, leadership capability, and employee experience. The role operates with significant autonomy, acts as a strategic thought partner to P&CBPs and business leaders, and ensures disciplined execution in a complex, matrixed environment.

Success in this role requires the ability to think strategically, execute rigorously, influence without authority, and continuously evolve talent solutions using data, insight, and external best practices.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Along with the Associate Manager of Talent Development, own and lead EMEA organizational development and talent management-related processes, including OTPs, Talent & Performance Management cycles, career action planning, and related governance.
•  Translate global frameworks into regionally relevant approaches, balancing standardization with local market needs.
•  Actively shape and embed a growth-oriented, inclusive culture across EMEA by integrating inclusion, belonging, and employee voice into talent, performance, and development practices.
•  Leverage engagement insights, feedback, and qualitative data to identify cultural opportunities and risks, translating them into targeted development actions.
•  Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of regional talent, career, and development programs aligned with business priorities, performance outcomes, and succession planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to P&C and leaders on career development, performance management, and capability building.
•  When required, personally deliver or support the delivery of high-quality in-person and virtual learning experiences, including ESCI 360 feedback, team effectiveness workshops, and profiling tools such as DISC or Discovery.
•  Manage relationships with external learning and assessment partners, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with Mattel standards.
• Monitor and manage learning budgets and resources, ensuring efficient use of investment and clear ROI.
• Define success measures and track the impact of talent and learning initiatives, using data and insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, or related field required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in Organizational Development, L&D, Capability Building, or P&C, with demonstrated ownership of regional or complex initiatives. Experience supporting the design and facilitation of performance management programs.
• Proven experience designing and executing performance management, career development, and talent processes in a global, matrixed environment.
•  Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent initiatives to commercial priorities and future capability needs.
•  Skilled at influencing and partnering across cultures and levels. Leads and acts with a high level of autonomy and ownership.
•  Analytical and data-informed, able to demonstrate impact and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Highly collaborative, relationship-driven, and trusted as a thought partner.
•  Experience delivering results in a highly entrepreneurial team.
•  Flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
•  Fluency in English and ideally one other European language would be preferred.

What We Offer :

• Gross annual salary range of PLN 266880 - PLN 316920
• Bonus Scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 15% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid Time Off: 20 OR 26 vacation days + 2 Mattel Days (company day off)
• Hybrid working set-up
• Commuting Benefits: Company car or car allowance (for eligible roles only), or monthly/quarterly reimbursement of public transportation ticket (subject to limit amount according to company policy)
• Multisport Card
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to Modern Health and Headspace app
• Health & Dental Insurance through Medicover
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Capital Plans (savings program)
• Toy Discount
• Christmas Gift
• Family Benefits Program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child, return to work program, path to parenthood, and family care leave

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How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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