Talent and Culture Lead at Syngenta Group

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Development, Change Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Engagement Strategies, Project Management, ADKAR Methodology, Risk Mitigation, Training Coordination, Data Analysis, Communication, Collaboration, Cultural Change, Leadership, Matrix Management

Industry

Farming

Description

Company Description As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. Job Description At Syngenta, we aim to create the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, offering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions to enhance farmers' success. To support this mission, our Talent and Culture Team is looking for a Talent & Culture Lead in Greensboro, NC. This role acts as a strategic partner for Talent & Culture, working closely with regional North American teams on organizational change management. It's suitable for someone with a strong history of leading enterprise-wide change and improving organizational strategies, structures, culture, and processes. You will manage change across various transformational projects, such as new technology, processes, and structures by reducing resistance and encouraging adoption. This position combines strategic change leadership with practical project and program management to ensure technical implementation and people buy-in are aligned for success. Accountabilities Develop and execute OCM strategies, plans, and deliverables for enterprise-wide changes, aligning with business objectives. Create ADKAR strategies and plans to lead people through transitions (new technology, processes, structures) aligned with project preparation, testing, deployment, and hypercare timelines. Align plans with PMO, OCM and field to ensure business continuity and confidence. Conduct stakeholder analysis, mapping, and change impact assessments, creating engagement strategies that result in ROI. Engagement plans include strategies to minimize resistance and risk, while maximizing adoption. Serve as a trusted advisor to sponsors, guide cross-functional teams through transition, and embed new ways of working into the culture of the organization. Assess organizational readiness, identify potential resistance, and develop tactics to mitigate risks. Escalate change-related risks and issues, creating and managing mitigation plans. Partner with the business to design and coordinate the approach to end-user training to build proficiency in new systems and processes. Partner with teams to oversee the creation and delivery of clear, targeted messages to prepare and motivate employees for change. Embed OCM activities into project plans, track progress using metrics, and report on issues and success. Diagnose organization effectiveness, and generate data driven insights to address gaps and build plans. Track adoption metrics, resistance trends, and readiness indicators. Qualifications Required: 10+ years of experience in organizational change management, organizational effectiveness or organizational development in a global organization. Demonstrated experience leading and executing large-scale change initiatives in a matrixed, complex environment. Proficiency in OCM methodologies, including Prosci. Bachelor's degree in organizational development, business or related field. Additional Information This position is based on-site in our Greensboro, NC, Crop Protection headquarters. This position may require up to 30% travel within the US to various Syngenta locations. What We Offer: A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. WL: 5A #LI-ONSITE

Responsibilities

The Talent and Culture Lead will manage change across various transformational projects, ensuring alignment between technical implementation and people buy-in. This role involves developing OCM strategies and conducting stakeholder analysis to facilitate successful transitions.