Senior Organizational Development and Workforce Planning Specialist

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Dubai seeks a Senior Organizational Development and Workforce Planning Specialist to lead and execute workforce planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and 7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include organizational transformation and performance management, requiring fluency in English and Arabic. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary free of tax in the U.A.E.

Cash housing

Annual vacation

Airline tickets for employee and immediate family

Educational subsidies for children

Healthcare for employee and sponsored family members

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational transformation initiatives by designing comprehensive change management strategies.
• Administer and enhance the performance management framework.
• Develop and execute workforce planning strategies using predictive analytics.
• Champion organizational design projects and role optimization.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior leadership.

Skills

Fluency in English and Arabic

Strong communication skills

Strong facilitative and consultancy skills

Excellent organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

Human Resources Department seeks an incumbent for the position of Senior Organizational Development and Workforce Planning Specialist. He/she will be responsible for leading and executing Organizational Development and Workforce Planning initiatives. This includes overseeing the maintenance of workforce data, leading the gathering and analysis of headcount data, and preparing strategic workforce reports to ensure accurate planning, informed decision-making, and alignment with federal law, internal policies, and the University's Strategic objectives.

The Responsibilities

• Lead organizational transformation initiatives by designing and implementing comprehensive change management strategies that support the University's strategic vision.
• Administer and enhance the performance management framework, including the relevant process and reporting.
• Develop and execute workforce planning strategies using predictive analytics and scenario modelling to anticipate future talent needs and organizational requirements.
• Champion organizational design projects, including restructuring initiatives, role optimization, and competency framework development.
• Design and develop compensation systems and programs supportive of university goals and operations.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with senior leadership to align organizational capabilities with business objectives.
• Conduct sophisticated workforce analytics using statistical modelling, trend analysis, and predictive forecasting to inform strategic decision-making.
• Design and implement workforce dashboards and reporting systems that provide real-time insights into organizational health metrics.
• Perform complex data analysis on employee engagement, retention patterns, succession planning effectiveness, and organizational performance indicators.
• Manage integrated HRIS systems and ensure data integrity across multiple platforms and databases.
• Form and lead work teams to implement various HR initiatives as needed. Provide direction and on-going support and mentoring for team members.
• Perform ad-hoc activities related to the job duties as requested by the Direct Supervisor.

The Requirements

Must possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from an accredited institution and 7 years of HR experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Essential Requirements

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
• Strong facilitative and consultancy skills; strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; results-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Desired or Preferred Requirements

• Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP).
• Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
• Organization Development Network (ODN) Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Advanced Analytics or Data Science Certification.

The Benefits

The University's benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E., cash housing, annual vacation, airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children, and healthcare provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

Note: While we appreciate all applications, you will be contacted only if you are selected for an interview.

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