Senior Director - Talent Management

Reporting To : Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Role Overview

The Senior Director – Talent Management will lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide strategies across talent management, total rewards, capability building, and organizational development. This role is critical in shaping a high-performance culture, strengthening leadership pipelines, and ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent aligned with its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Management & Succession Planning

- Develop and implement a comprehensive talent management framework, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

- Identify high-potential talent and build robust succession pipelines for critical roles.

- Partner with business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals.

- Lead annual talent reviews and workforce planning initiatives.

2. Total Rewards Strategy

- Design and oversee competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs aligned with market benchmarks and business strategy.

- Drive performance-based reward structures, incentive plans, and recognition programs.

- Ensure compliance with local regulations and governance standards.

- Continuously assess and optimize rewards programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.

3. Capability Building & Learning

- Establish a future-focused learning and development strategy to build organizational capabilities.

- Lead the design and delivery of leadership development programs and critical skills training.

- Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and digital upskilling.

- Evaluate effectiveness of learning initiatives through measurable outcomes.

4. Organizational Development (OD)

- Drive organizational design, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.

- Lead culture transformation programs to enhance employee engagement and performance.

- Implement change management strategies to support business transformation.

- Use data-driven insights to improve organizational effectiveness and workforce productivity.

5. Strategic HR Leadership

- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent and organizational matters.

- Lead and mentor a high-performing HR team across multiple functions.

- Leverage HR analytics and insights to inform decision-making and strategy.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integration of HR initiatives with business priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

- 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to talent management, rewards, and organizational development.

- Proven experience in a leadership role within large, complex, or high-growth organizations.

- Strong understanding of HR best practices, market trends, and regulatory frameworks.

Key Competencies

- Strategic thinking and business acumen

- Leadership and stakeholder management

- Change management and transformation expertise

- Data-driven decision-making

- Strong communication and influencing skills

- Ability to operate in fast-paced, dynamic environments