Global Talent & Development Strategy Lead

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a professional to lead strategic talent and development projects. As part of the role, you will work on the optimisation of Workday functionalities and manage performance-related training initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in talent development within HR and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work within a global team focused on high performance and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Broad range of benefits

Financial, wellbeing, and family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in talent and development within HR, ideally in a law firm, consultancy, or financial services.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stream talent & development projects.
• Deep understanding of Workday functionality and HRIS optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver global talent & development strategic projects.
• Oversee full programme lifecycles from scoping to implementation.
• Project manage Workday deployment activities.

Skills

Ability to lead global talent related transformation projects

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Strong change management skills

Ability to design modern performance frameworks

Ability to use metrics and data-driven insights

Tools

Workday

Job description

A leading international law firm in Dubai is seeking a professional to lead strategic talent and development projects. As part of the role, you will work on the optimisation of Workday functionalities and manage performance-related training initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in talent development within HR and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work within a global team focused on high performance and inclusive culture.