Senior Consultant - Organizational Development & Talent Management

We are looking to hire a Senior Consultant – Organizational Development & Talent Management who will be responsible for driving and executing the organization’s development strategy, leading change management initiatives, and ensuring the successful implementation of talent and organizational development programs for one of the leading semi-government organizations in the region.

This position is a contract role with a duration of 6 months and is renewable.

The Consultant will work closely with the Human Capital leadership team to design and deliver strategic initiatives related to talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role will play a key part in shaping the company’s human capital strategy, fostering continuous improvement, and enhancing workforce capability across all functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement talent management and organizational development strategies, programs, and systems aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Drive change management initiatives and organizational design improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Define and establish a long-term talent strategy, including critical job identification, succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
• Evaluate and enhance policies and procedures related to Talent Management, OD, and succession planning to support employee career progression.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to leadership and HR teams on all aspects of talent management and organizational development.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key talent metrics, including engagement scores, succession planning effectiveness, and talent retention rates.
• Lead the development of skill matrices and competency frameworks to assess and strengthen the organization’s talent base.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of OD and talent programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and gender equality programs, including surveys, workshops, and team-building activities.
• Benchmark best practices in OD and talent management to continuously improve policies and processes.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience i n organizational development, talent management, or change management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multicultural environment in the UAE.
• Professional certifications such as OD Certified Professional, Talent Management Certified Professional, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD are preferred.
• Strong expertise in succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to use data to measure program success.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, influence senior stakeholders, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available to join immediately upon offer acceptance.