We are looking for a Talent Management Manager on behalf of our oil & gas client based in Dubai, UAE. Candidate will be responsible to design, develop, implement and manage talent management initiatives in line with global best practices in order to attract, measure and develop a strong talent pipeline and bench strength in readiness to meet the Group’s needs and plans.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Manage the development and implementation of the Talent Management Strategy, in collaboration with the leadership, ensuring alignment with current and emerging business requirements.
- Manage the recruitment, reward management, performance management, learning and development of the section to achieve the section’s objectives.
- Consolidate and propose the team budget and record financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
- Draft and propose a Leadership and Talent Development strategy focusing on assessment, talent review, succession planning, and career development.
- Collaborate with HR Operations and business leaders to craft out meaningful development plans for key/top talent and lead effective execution to achieve defined results.
- Develop and execute the talent management and succession planning process (calendar, process, tools, talent reviews) to ensure the process is ongoing, consistent and integrated into key business planning priorities.
- Contribute to the development of the HR department policies, business processes and operating procedures.
- Develop and supervise the implementation of appropriate section policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the department work programs in line with company and international standards.
- Work closely with Group CHRO, Heads of Department and colleagues across the Group.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent.
- Professional certification such as CIPD is preferred.
- 7-9 years’ relevant experience in Talent Management with at least 5 - 6 years in similar positions of progressively increasing responsibilities in the Group HR management function.
