Talent Development Manager

The Role
Position Title: Talent Development Manager Employment Type: Full Time Salary: Competitive salary package depending on experience and qualifications plus one bedroom apartment and transportation Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE About the Client: A 5-star luxury hotel in Abu Dhabi that embodies a perfect blend of heritage, modern luxury, and exceptional service. Job Description: • Lead all Learning & Development (L&D) activities across the property, including onboarding of new hires, off-job and on-job training programs, and development of in-house modules aligned with Group Training standards. • Conduct quarterly L&D needs analyses and prepare data-driven quarterly plans to address real business requirements and enhance organizational capability. • Coach and oversee On-Job Trainers, ensuring effective delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of training programs through structured tools and follow-ups. • Collaborate with HR to drive performance management, support Personal Development Plans (PDPs), and ensure timely submission of monthly L&D calendars and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum 3-5 years of L&D or Talent Development experience in luxury or 5-star hotels • Expertise in designing and delivering training programs, leadership development initiatives, and performance management systems • Strong proficiency in modern HR systems, digital learning tools, and competency frameworks, combined with excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

About the company
RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.