Chief Talent Development Specialist

Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in Ras Al Khaimah seeks an experienced HR professional to design and implement training programs and enhance performance management systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration, at least 9 years of experience, and fluency in Arabic and English. This role offers an opportunity to influence the development of government employees through tailored training initiatives and performance management strategies.

Qualifications

• 9 years or more of experience in HR.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Professional certifications preferred: CPT, CPTD, TOT, SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 5 or 7.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs for employees.
• Contribute to building and improving job performance management systems.
• Prepare reports and studies for data analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Goals analysis and alignment with the strategy

Training content design and development

Training evaluation

Designing performance management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

To design and implement training programs for employees included in the succession program and supervisory path as well as general training programs for government employees, review the training plans of government entities, contribute to the development of education and training systems, support and implement the government performance management system by developing tailored tools, provide technical support to the entities, and analyse performance results to improve the efficiency and productivity of human resources.

Learning and Development

• Design and update systems and models for learning and development management.
• Prepare reports and studies for data analysis and continuous improvement of L&D related policies, processes and procedures.
• Establish standards and controls for governance and audit of the L&D system and measure the level of compliance.
• Coordinate competency gap analyses based on performance appraisal and individual development plans.
• Review entities annual training plans and study their actual budgetary needs and measure their compliance.
• Prepare performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of training programs and how far the impact has been achieved (Measuring ROI).
• Evaluate and approve training program providers according to specific quality standards and negotiate with them.
• Keeping abreast of modern trends in learning, development, and performance.
• Participate in the preparation of the government L&D budget based on the training plan and according to the budget appropriations.
• Work closely with service providers and consultants to draft contracts and agreements, review technical offers, and make recommendations to the management.
• Review talent development plans, succession plans, and supervisory paths in line with the DHR’s strategy.
• Design and implement specialized training and development programs for talents and those included in the succession program and supervisory paths.
• Provide opinion and advice on the best practices related to talent development and management in the government.

Performance Management

• Contribute to building and improving job performance management systems and submit related studies and ensure they are efficiently implemented in the government.
• Prepare reports and studies for data analysis and continuous improvement of performance management related policies, processes, and procedures.
• Design and update performance management systems and models.
• Establish standards and controls for governance and audit of performance management system and measure the level of compliance
• Audit job performance forms ( N, N-1, N-2, HR ) for all government entities and ensure their alignment with the strategic plan, submit his/her findings, and make recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of the annual performance cycle and ensure the progress of operations according to the approved schedules.
• Enable human resources units and managers in government entities to understand appraisal mechanisms and use electronic systems.
• Collect and analyse data on job performance results, identify gaps, measure the related indicators, and submit reports to the management.
• Supervise the objection and grievance mechanisms with regard to performance appraisal and follow up on the closure of all cases.

Minimum Qualification and Educational: Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Professional Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):

• Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Training Of Trainers (TOT)
• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM – SCP)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD Level 5 or 7)

Experience: 9 years or more

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written) is required

Technical Competencies:

• Goals analysis and alignment with the strategy
• Training content design and development
• Training evaluation
• Designing performance management systems