Manager - Talent Management - Dubai Holding Entertainment

About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE Dubai, LEGOLAND Dubai and LEGOLAND Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Job Overview:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Manager - Talent Management at Dubai Holding Entertainment. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

Talent Management Operations

• Support HRBP, hiring managers and employees to set clear probation goals, ensuring these are uploaded on the system, and that probation reviews are conducted in time.
• Work with the VP-Human Capital and DHE Leadership team to ensure goal setting is conducted on time, with SMART goals, which support the achievement of DHE’s annual strategic objectives.
• Create suitable training materials and internal communications to educate and remind employees of the importance of the performance management cycle and how to effectively navigate Tahweel.
• Support HRBPs in the administration and reporting of performance improvement plans to ensure underperformance is effectively managed.
• Support the VP- Human Capital in the co-ordination and delivery of all performance rating calibration sessions and Talent Reviews, taking ownership for maintaining master documents and final outputs.
• Support the VP-Human Capital to ensure Succession Plans workshops and outputs are completed on time, and in the nominations for high potential development programmes and initiatives.
• Support in the creation of guidelines and templates for individual development plans and ensure these are saved centrally with bi-annual reviews to assess progress against plans for all key talents.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve Talent Management to enhance the employee experience and business outputs.

Talent Management Metrics & Reporting

• Assist in the identification of key metrics which will be used to measure how successfully DHE implements Talent Management activities.
• Contribute to data preparation, dashboards, and reports in support of strategic decision-making, as it related to Talent Management activities.
• Own all status reporting to ensure stakeholders are kept informed of approach and completion rates for all annual, cyclical activities.

Compliance & Data Support

• Ensure that all Talent Management activities are compliant with UAE labor laws and company policies.
• Work with the VP-Human capital to ensure all Talent Management activities are in line with the DOE and ensure any internal audit recommendations and implemented timely.
• Act as a Tahweel super user, educating and upskilling HRBP, stakeholders and employees on the functionality of the system.
• Coordinate with IT for improvements in Tahweel and issue resolution.

About you:

The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field
• Additional qualifications: CIPD/SHRM
• Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Detailed Understanding of the UAE Labour Law.
• Knowledge of ERP (e.g. Oracle)
• Understanding or exposure to the media/entertainment industry will be an added advantage.

About the Benefits:

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!