head of talent management

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 Job purpose
 
 
 
 Lead the development and execution of Talent Management related activities, programs, and initiatives. Spearhead Building and maintaining OQ&rsquo;s Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning &amp; Development framework, and implementation, demonstrating Center of Excellence in Talent Management to Group entities and OQ SAOC.
 
 
 
 
 
 The position will act in accordance with the Group&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
 
 
 
 Main tasks and responsibilities
 
 
 
 A. Organizational Design &amp; Workforce Planning
 
 
 - Lead the design and evolution of OQ&rsquo;s organizational structures in alignment with strategic priorities.
 
 
 - Drive workforce planning to ensure future-readiness and operational agility.
 
 
 - Assess and optimize workforce productivity, span of control, and functional alignment.
 
 
 B. Talent Management
 
 
 - Develop and maintain OQ&rsquo;s Talent Management framework, ensuring talent identification, readiness, and mobility.
 
 
 - Implement succession planning for leadership and critical roles across OQ SAOC and act as CoE for the Group.
 
 
 - Lead performance management system implementation, career pathing, and leadership pipeline management and other national strategic initiative.
 
 
 C. Talent Acquisition
 
 
 - Lead and execute talent acquisition strategies, including executive recruitment and manpower planning.
 
 
 - Manage recruitment governance (e.g., security clearances, visa renewals) in compliance with OIA and Ministry of Labor.
 
 
 - liaise and coordinate with recruitment agencies, universities, and government partners.
 
 
 D. Learning &amp; Development
 
 
 - Develop and oversee L&amp;D strategy aligned with current and future business capabilities.
 
 
 - Lead competency development framework and structured development plans.
 
 
 - Lead technical, functional, and leadership development programs, including graduate and internship schemes.
 
 
 - Implement training effectiveness and promote a culture of continuous learning.
 
 
 E. Governance, Reporting, and Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 - Ensure full compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and OIA requirements.
 
 
 - Manage the Talent Management annual plan and related budgets.
 
 
 - Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships (e.g., OIA, OPAL, universities).
 
 
 - Lead talent communications, engagement plans, and data-driven reporting for decision-making.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key interactions
 
 
 
 Internal: OQ Group Assets/OQSAOC Streams
 
 
 External: OIA, MOL, Universities, OPAL, Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors &amp; Suppliers
 
 
 
 Notable Working Conditions.
 
 Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
 
 
 
 Education requirements
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications for this position are a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, HR, or related disciplines.
 
 
 
 Language
 
 
 
 Exceptional knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
 
 
 
 Background and experience
 
 
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 Minimum 10-12 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role, in a large oil &amp; gas organisation.
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 Strong Experience: Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning &amp; Development, Oman Labour Law.
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 Competencies and skills:
 
 
 
 Soft:
 
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 People&rsquo;s management skills,
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 Analytical skills,
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 Planning skills,
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 Budgeting skills
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 Forward thinking,
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 Excellent business and technical report writing skills.
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 Technical:
 
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 Very good knowledge in using PC software.
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 Talent Management framework,
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 Succession Planning,
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 Soft:
 
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 People&rsquo;s management skills,
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 Analytical skills,
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 Planning skills,
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 Budgeting skills
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 Forward thinking,
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 Excellent business and technical report writing skills.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Technical:
 
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 Very good knowledge in using PC software.
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 Talent Management framework,
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 Succession Planning,
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 Competency Management,
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 Training Cycle,
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 Workforce planning,
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 Performance Management system development framework,
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 Talent Mobility,
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 Talent Acquisitio
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 ,
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 Training Cycle,
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 Workforce planning,
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 Performance Management system development framework,
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 Talent Mobility,
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 Talent Acquisition
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Head of Talent Management

Delivery Hero

<div>Job Description 
Whats on your plate? 
Data Driven Mindset -In your role you&rsquo;re expected to monitor health metrics across the function you&rsquo;re supporting through working closely with the head of function and their leadership team.
Function Health: Monitoring functional-level health through tools like Peakon, Power BI and tableau and working closely with the leaders to identify risk areas and propose solutions - evaluating mindset, culture, performance and environment as a whole in each market.
Environment Health:<ul><li>
Acquisition/Retention. Monitoring acquisition and retention metrics, performing root cause analysis, storytelling through data and co-creating solutions to solve retention in your area.</li><li>
Compensation Health. Monitoring function and market dynamics and impact on talent. When needed working with Leads and Rewards to build business cases for pay band and/or benefits redesign.</li><li>
Mindset/Culture. Working closely with the function leads ensuring our business leaders embody the values of the organization and it is embedded in their ways of working - hiring, performance, etc.</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Experience Optimization- Responsible for identifying gaps is experience and collaborating with stakeholders or People &amp; Culture teams to bridge the gap.</li><li>
Change Management- Manages the transformation by developing change management strategies with the head of function in collaboration with management. Knows how to build a change both top-down and bottom-up and owns the change topics on the business area level. Is a leader, influencing others in continuous improvement. Is mentoring other People Partners in change management practices.</li><li>
Identifying Talent Gaps- Understands the various business areas organizational design and business needs. Can foresee long-term talent shortages and works closely with leaders to identify critical hiring needs, to design the hiring plan in alignment with business priorities and budget.</li><li>
Growth &amp; Development Talent Development. Working with Talent Development on Leadership Development Plan and Succession Planning. Coach/Mentor. A coach and mentor for HOF and HOF-1&rsquo;s through your deep understanding of stakeholder challenges Performance Management. Working with stakeholders in designing MYR and EYR in alignment Delivery Hero/talabat guidelines and stakeholder needs.</li><li>
Business Acumen - Understand the function vision, OKRs and collaborates with HOF and the HOF-1 to design and drive People &amp; Culture OKRs in alignment with the country objectives.</li></ul>
What did we offer?<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree</li><li>
Naturally organized and likes to plan ahead</li><li>
High levels of ownership, passion &amp; drive to deliver strategic initiatives</li><li>
Collaborative &amp; empowering working style</li><li>
Challenge the status quo</li><li>
Strong team player, with ability to take initiative and operate independently</li><li>
Able to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities.</li><li>
Experience in working in international and complex organization</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
You&rsquo;ll be partnering with the COO org, responsible for our regional functions; Sales, Logistics, Food Services, CX/ Ops excellence and Marketing. As the Sr. Manager People Partnering you will partner the C-1 / head of functions in their end-to-end people experiences through your strong business acumen and data-driven mindset.</div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: SGqupAtk2iD3WJkJQy5Y+MzIEp87GYfIqGjmCm9l0aBKvWgIcQ9ophZQvulIY30noq5/02VlxGmKTqB3iyioHOyWHeeCTpIRWEWfru5/ZViUIr7itHF4ZPaZB6T05kSvLs8gdR5HPw6ht0Ipv9dCrMFj7Lxiaw==</div>

Sr. Manager People Partnering

Vplak India Pvt ltd.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Head to lead our Human Resources function. The HR Head will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. This includes talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, training, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong business acumen and a passion for creating a high-performing culture.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Strategic HR Leadership</li><li>Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the company&rsquo;s vision and goals.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational change and workforce planning.</li><li>Talent Acquisition &amp; Management</li><li>Lead recruitment efforts to attract top talent.</li><li>Develop and manage onboarding, succession planning, and retention strategies.</li><li>Performance &amp; Culture</li><li>Build and maintain a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and development plans.</li><li>Oversee implementation of employee engagement and recognition programs.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</li><li>Ensure legal compliance with labor laws and HR best practices.</li><li>Update policies and procedures in line with local and international standards.</li><li>Compensation &amp; Benefits</li><li>Develop competitive compensation and benefits strategies.</li><li>Monitor market trends and adjust policies to retain and attract talent.</li><li>Learning &amp; Development</li><li>Drive a learning culture through training and professional development programs.</li><li>HR Operations &amp; Systems</li><li>Oversee HR operations, including HRIS, documentation, audits, and reporting.</li><li>Streamline HR processes through technology and automation.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR systems, and HR best practices.</li><li>Proven experience in change management, employee relations, and leadership coaching.</li><li>Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Experience in [industry, e.g., manufacturing, IT, healthcare] is preferred.</li></ul>Key Competencies:<ul><li>Strategic thinking and problem-solving</li><li>Integrity and confidentiality</li><li>Leadership and influence</li><li>Collaboration and team development</li><li>Results orientation and accountability</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;400,000.00 - &#8377;800,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person <div id='job-id'>Job Id: hAe1hXsrUac6NyIEA6liXl1B6pc0xn824HheEbVbQA520R6+S4No8ndTQROjPO/qgnl2UKrRhkRliiiSE/d7gng1RhJak/uW2KdJ/2E=</div>

HR Head

Menasa & Partners

The Role
 Contracts Manager Abu Dhabi, UAE Up to AED 43,000k per month We are currently working with an exciting Civil Engineering/Construction company who are looking to hire a Contracts Manager to their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Reporting directly to the Head of Contracts, this candidate will be responsible for managing a team of contracts engineers to successfully deliver projects, working closely with the projects team to ensure good contract understanding as well as identifying risks and ensuring contingencies are in place to manage them.
 
Requirements
 Requirements: - Bachelors and/or Masters degree in construction and/or Diploma in Commercial Law. - Previous experience working with contractors in the Marine Civil Engineering sector. - 15+ years' relevant experience in contracts management. - Thorough knowledge of dredging/civil marine infrastructure industry. - RICS/CIOB/ICES/CIARB. - Experience in managing a contracts team.
 
About the company
 The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice. <div id='job-id'>Job Id: TDUzrhir8JlnBZd7akbHlotA0dSWl0EIMG5loY0NIM0SNufxAv6lk8IOvQayZpaeiaFarfoh7jwi7sseP9Ihe4Fla5y2eEvyyfezCRci3LW6osBXlc4wa/sqNe3AhsxXa3OuEROVLyuRszBJbstvBGizt5Zu9hdJCnLdLFMQGj1zEg55POx8SRful9x+56TrO4L9</div>

Contracts Manager

The Role
 New opportunity for a Team Leader - Project Management (Site / Post Contract) to join an international consultancy in Abu Dhabi. Leading a PMC / Site Supervision team and running major mixed-use buildings projects across the UAE.
 
Requirements
 We would be particularly interested in hearing from Senior Project Managers from an engineering background with demonstrable experience of leading buildings projects through the post contract phase and ideally of leading and mentoring teams. Salary is 50-55K AED pm.
 
About the company
 The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice. <div id='job-id'>Job Id: 5qzB5FdW3eQgFE5HhZ567NTVPRDpTOB1D8CWwGoa/7bCO6Yn7mLk6GqxnoWA5hHVDi9P7L8AaxNssStoeOSsCTi1DHglp21y6iHFKqGKIOC6YrlVukhQqkzuQqLXXKcUMx/t9N48QcvWlqq1FZBBTo1JWmwKrQQ4EBsBi9QRlNObQ0A15acwIeor0kZ7j5ws7aiVxzDfnpLKvOePNslh3Q==</div>

Team Leader - Project Management

The Role
 Salary: 50-60k SAR / Month Company: An EPC Company Reporting to: Deputy Project Director & Project Director Responsibilities: - Oversight of 3 Water Treatment Plants Construction - Working knowledge of Reverse Osmosis (RO) - Plants with 50,000-100,000 m3 / day - Filtration and UV - Manufacturing - Revising Construction Sequencing
 
Requirements
 Requirements: - Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering or similar). - 15+ years of Experience. - Previous experience in an EPC company - Projects related to Waste Water Treatment Plants successfully delivered. - Experience of RO and working on 50,000+ m3 / days Water Treatment Plants - Available to live in Riyadh, KSA/Relocate. Skills - Water Treatment - Construction - Construction Management - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) - Construction Site Management - Sequencing - Reverse Osmosis - Fast Track - Water Filtration
 
About the company
 The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice. <div id='job-id'>Job Id: jaB/3YIkCfVnO6OKcWRNXcAr8X9Vnq8PIWHVL7YNyRJM6JymLKQIXouVNgOvnL2urryMtbPLiL9Z8jczJM7A3edDq77iSX2J5Z/DELrwTJ025Mzpxvl/wwpLET9iGg8GwfbJDonzZXmD5yxMBJBux1SVhNP//vGZiBNlfmxN5hwjJclIp0M2bEZJUqvBrnmT8P2q8nzDkYnr8JMNrt0XrcwpXE2FTz76M/jM</div>

Senior Site Construction Manager

The Role
 We are seeking a Senior Manager - Marine & Coastal to work for a leading client entity based in Riyadh. This is a technical and project management role within Coastal and Marine Structures for a Giga Project in the Kingdom and therefore ideally requires a fluent English speaking Civil Engineer who has worked on global Marine/Port/Coastal related projects either from a consultancy background or another client entity. Full benefits package on offer for this Riyadh based role.
 
Requirements
 Candidates should have 10-15' years post graduation experience.
 
About the company
 The name MENASA originates from both the geographical region of Middle East, North Africa & South Asia as well as the Arabic word for platform or stage. We provide the platform for employers to approach the best global talent available. Menasa & Partners is a privately owned, fully licensed, Executive Search company head-quartered in Dubai, UAE. From our head office in Dubai we are ideally placed to assist organizations in the global search for talent. We specialize in providing companies not only with suitable individuals to work in their organizations but also offer unparalleled knowledge of the global markets. Our staff all have in depth knowledge of their vertical markets therefore offering tailored strategic advice. <div id='job-id'>Job Id: Kp7dJVJTseBSJLGziIXNpbnEy9bjJSSJF5JoEi557AMOWPrxtjVAg/UO8+B8PMzDBvUrOtTTXEJk1T/oHGAI+r3KqDpkSRnxla4hmhXkBHwCwh8QbwJAsibubWhzot/GTxiBxvI1RxRk65khXRx/pQLxKQtSfbbF8bT0/AtA6KtV0t84USWK4HImHXojXzLMBYCx3A8YRraMIdwnaQBthgoidSqoVGxb</div>

Senior Manager - Marine & Coastal

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