Assistant Manager Talent Management

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.

What you will be doing:

The Assistant Manager – Talent Management (Employee Development) will play a key supporting role in enhancing employee development, performance management, and talent data analysis. This role supports Talent Management activities, with a focus on executing and contributing to strategic HR programs and initiatives.

Job Description:

1. Employee Development:
   1. Assist in designing and coordinating the implementation of evaluation assessments to identify development needs and growth opportunities.
   2. Manage the administration of assessments, ensuring fairness, consistency, and adherence to company standards.
   3. Analyze assessment outcomes and provide tailored feedback and actionable insights to managers and HR Business Partners (HRBPs).
   4. Support the implementation of recommended development initiatives to enhance employee performance and growth.
   5. Contribute to the creation of personalized career development plans for high-potential employees in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
2. Succession Planning:
   1. Support the identification of key talents to build and maintain effective succession plans that promote leadership continuity.
   2. Collaborate with senior management and HRBPs to develop and maintain robust succession planning strategies aligned with business needs.
3. Performance Management:
   1. Assist in the implementation of performance management frameworks to ensure clear, fair, and consistent evaluations.
   2. Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with company standards.
   3. Collect and analyze performance data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
   4. Support career development and succession planning by aligning initiatives with performance evaluation outcomes.
   5. Assist in designing and coordinating the Performance Management Cycle (PMC) for front line employees, ensuring clarity and engagement.
   6. Organize and facilitate PMC-related training sessions to upskill managers and employees.
4. Data Analysis and Reporting:
   1. Create and maintain comprehensive Talent Management dashboards to track key metrics and provide actionable insights.
   2. Regularly analyze talent data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
   3. Prepare clear and impactful reports and presentations on talent management initiatives for senior leaders and HR teams.
   4. Assist in identifying and mapping critical roles within the organization to support talent retention and business continuity.
5. Collaboration and Coordination:
   1. Work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to align talent management initiatives with broader business objectives.
   2. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition (TA) and other HR teams to ensure cohesive talent development efforts.
   3. Coordinate communication and implementation strategies to drive consistency across departments.

Functional/Technical Competencies:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Power BI is a plus. Experience with HR systems is an advantage.
2. Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a dynamic environment.
4. Analytical mindset with experience handling data to inform decisions.
5. Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

Experience:

Previous experience in talent management or HR.

Language:

English. Arabic is a plus.