Head of Talent Management

The Head of Talent Management is responsible for designing and executing the organization’s talent strategy to attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent. This leadership role oversees the entire talent lifecycle, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and organizational development. The role is strategic in nature and works closely with senior leadership to ensure talent initiatives align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership and HRBPs to forecast talent needs and build robust succession pipelines.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives and ensure alignment with business growth.

Performance Management

• Oversee the performance management process to drive a high-performance culture.
• Implement effective goal-setting, continuous feedback, and development planning mechanisms.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance-related matters.

Succession Planning & Leadership Development

• Identify critical roles and develop succession plans for key leadership positions.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs to grow internal talent pipelines.
• Facilitate talent review processes with executive leadership.

Learning & Development

• Lead the design and implementation of learning strategies to upskill the workforce.
• Introduce innovative learning tools, platforms, and methodologies (e.g., digital learning, microlearning).
• Partner with department heads to identify training needs and ensure learning interventions support business priorities.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Champion initiatives that drive employee engagement and build a strong organizational culture.
• Use data and insights from engagement surveys and exit interviews to improve retention strategies.
• Design programs that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Talent Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage data to track talent metrics such as turnover, bench strength, internal mobility, and skill gaps.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Maintain and optimize talent systems and platforms (e.g., LMS, talent review tools).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on talent management.
• Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide talent strategies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link talent practices to organizational performance.
• Proven success in building leadership development and succession planning frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• MUST BE AN EMIRATI/ UAE-NATIONAL