Senior Manager Talent Management (EMIRATI)

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is looking for an experienced HR professional to lead organization-wide talent initiatives in Dubai. This role focuses on strengthening workforce capability and enhancing employee development, shaping strategies that improve performance and engagement.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related fields and over 10 years of HR experience with expertise in talent management. This is an opportunity to significantly influence how a large organization manages its talent and leadership pipelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with strong exposure to talent management or organizational development.
• Proven experience in succession planning, performance management, and learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with HR systems and talent management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic talent management approach covering workforce planning.
• Design and maintain structured succession frameworks for leadership roles.
• Lead learning and development strategies including skills assessment.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Advisory capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

HR systems

Talent management tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead organization-wide talent initiatives focused on strengthening workforce capability, enhancing employee development, and building long-term leadership pipelines. The role is responsible for shaping and executing talent strategies that improve performance, engagement, and internal mobility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic talent management approach covering workforce planning, capability development, and employee retention.
• Design and maintain structured succession frameworks to ensure readiness for critical and leadership roles across the organization.
• Lead learning and development strategies, including skills assessment, training planning, and evaluation of development outcomes.
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring consistent execution, alignment with organizational objectives, and continuous improvement.
• Drive career development and internal mobility frameworks to support employee growth and organizational flexibility.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on talent trends, capability gaps, and workforce development priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of HR experience with strong exposure to talent management or organizational development.
• Proven experience in succession planning, performance management, and learning frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and advisory capabilities.
• Familiarity with HR systems and talent management tools.

Why Apply

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how a large organization develops its people, strengthens leadership pipelines, and builds sustainable workforce capability.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.