Director - OD & TM

Michael Page International (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dubai seeks an Associate Director - OD & TM to drive talent management and organisational development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performance culture by implementing long-term talent strategies and providing coaching to HR teams. With 8-10 years of experience required, including 5 years in leadership, this role offers a competitive salary of up to 52,000 AED and growth opportunities within a forward-thinking organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in talent management and organisational development.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certifications in OD, Talent Management, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead organisational development initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Define long-term talent strategies, including succession planning.

Skills

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Change management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Organisational Development, or related field

Job description

Opportunity to lead strategic OD and TM initiatives.

• Play a focal role in shaping a high-performance culture

About Our Client

A leading organisation committed to excellence and innovation in human capital management.

Job Description

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead organisational development initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Define long-term talent strategies, including succession planning and building talent pipelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on OD and talent management programmes.
• Evaluate and enhance policies related to talent management and career progression.
• Monitor and report on key talent metrics for continuous improvement.
• Oversee employee engagement programmes and gender equality initiatives.
• Benchmark best practices and update processes to maintain competitive standards.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Provide coaching and guidance to HR teams and business leaders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Director - OD & TM should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Organisational Development, or related field.
• Professional certifications in OD, Talent Management, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in talent management and organisational development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and build strong stakeholder relationships.

What's on Offer

There is a package of up to 52,000 AED on offer + benefits, but an unrivalled opportunity to influence organisational strategy and culture.
This also poses as a professional growth opportunity in a leadership role within a forward-thinking organisation.