Location:Milan, Lombardy, ItalyJob ID: R0096424Date Posted:2025-06-18Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The Opportunity Design and lead the implementation of a cohesive, enterprise-wide assessment strategy aligned with our corporate vision. This role is key to optimizing talent management and development decisions by establishing robust, fair, and standardized assessment practices. You will work across regions and business units to ensure global consistency, support future talent identification, and enable data-driven talent strategies.How you will make an impact <ul><li>Develop and own the global HE Assessment Strategy, ensuring alignment with Hitachi’s corporate talent philosophy and business priorities.</li><li>Analyze existing assessment tools and processes used across hiring and development, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for innovation.</li><li>Select, design, or recommend valid, reliable, and scalable assessment methods tailored to diverse talent segments (e.g., early careers, leaders, technical talent).</li><li>Establish and implement standardized global assessment processes to ensure fairness, objectivity, and legal compliance across all regions and functions.</li><li>Define clear global guidelines for Functional Competency Assessment (FCA) and partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.</li><li>Monitor local adaptations and provide governance to maintain consistency.</li><li>Act as the point of contact with Hitachi Corporate for all matters related to assessments, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and standards.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Corporate HR teams, Talent COEs, and business HR partners to co-create and harmonize assessment approaches across the organization.</li><li>Provide centralized coordination for assessment initiatives, pilots, and rollouts to ensure coherence and efficiency across global entities. Develop and deliver training to HR professionals, recruiters, and people managers on the effective use of assessment tools, interpretation of results, and ethical considerations.</li><li>Create toolkits, user guides, and learning materials to embed best practices globally.</li><li>Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of assessment tools and processes through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and evolving organizational needs.</li><li>Ensure the secure collection, analysis, and storage of assessment data to support strategic workforce planning, succession, and targeted development initiatives.</li><li>Translate assessment insights into actionable recommendations for Talent, L&amp;D, and leadership development.</li></ul><div></div>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.</li><li>8–12 years of experience in designing and managing assessment strategies within a global, matrixed organization.</li><li>Strong expertise in psychometric tools, assessment centers, and behavioral-based evaluations.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive cross-regional consistency while respecting local business needs.</li><li>Experience working with HR technology platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar).</li><li>Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.</li><li>Strong data literacy with the ability to translate insights into business value.</li></ul><div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Global Lead for Assessment Strategy & Talent Insights

Location:Milan, Lombardy, ItalyJob ID: R0096424Date Posted:2025-06-18Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Human ResourcesJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The Opportunity Design and lead the implementation of a cohesive, enterprise-wide assessment strategy aligned with our corporate vision. This role is key to optimizing talent management and development decisions by establishing robust, fair, and standardized assessment practices. You will work across regions and business units to ensure global consistency, support future talent identification, and enable data-driven talent strategies.How you will make an impact <ul><li>Develop and own the global HE Assessment Strategy, ensuring alignment with Hitachi’s corporate talent philosophy and business priorities.</li><li>Analyze existing assessment tools and processes used across hiring and development, identifying gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for innovation.</li><li>Select, design, or recommend valid, reliable, and scalable assessment methods tailored to diverse talent segments (e.g., early careers, leaders, technical talent).</li><li>Establish and implement standardized global assessment processes to ensure fairness, objectivity, and legal compliance across all regions and functions.</li><li>Define clear global guidelines for Functional Competency Assessment (FCA) and partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.</li><li>Monitor local adaptations and provide governance to maintain consistency.</li><li>Act as the point of contact with Hitachi Corporate for all matters related to assessments, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide strategies and standards.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Corporate HR teams, Talent COEs, and business HR partners to co-create and harmonize assessment approaches across the organization.</li><li>Provide centralized coordination for assessment initiatives, pilots, and rollouts to ensure coherence and efficiency across global entities. Develop and deliver training to HR professionals, recruiters, and people managers on the effective use of assessment tools, interpretation of results, and ethical considerations.</li><li>Create toolkits, user guides, and learning materials to embed best practices globally.</li><li>Continuously evaluate the effectiveness and impact of assessment tools and processes through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and evolving organizational needs.</li><li>Ensure the secure collection, analysis, and storage of assessment data to support strategic workforce planning, succession, and targeted development initiatives.</li><li>Translate assessment insights into actionable recommendations for Talent, L&amp;D, and leadership development.</li></ul><div></div>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.</li><li>8–12 years of experience in designing and managing assessment strategies within a global, matrixed organization.</li><li>Strong expertise in psychometric tools, assessment centers, and behavioral-based evaluations.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive cross-regional consistency while respecting local business needs.</li><li>Experience working with HR technology platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, or similar).</li><li>Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.</li><li>Strong data literacy with the ability to translate insights into business value.</li></ul><div></div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

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