Senior Performance & Talent Development Lead

Roads and Transport Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HR Performance Manager to lead strategy development, performance management, and talent development initiatives. You will oversee IDP programs, succession planning, and data-driven improvements across multiple HR functions.

The role requires extensive experience in performance management, competency assessments, and ROI analyses, with a focus on aligning practices to the DGHR and RTA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing individual development plans (IDPs) aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong experience in employee performance management, evaluation, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in instructional design and curriculum development for employee capability building.
• Advanced expertise in assessment methodologies and talent pool development.
• Proven ability to develop and implement IDPs aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong capability in conducting ROI assessments for learning, talent, and performance programs.
• Experience in talent strategy formulation and workforce development planning.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead HR and performance initiatives.
• Proven experience in succession planning and career path development frameworks.
• Expertise in job analysis, role evaluation, and competency assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting national talent development initiatives and workforce localization programs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, review, and implementation of performance appraisal policies and procedures.
• Oversees development of individual development plans for low-performing employees and ensures follow-up on outcomes.
• Oversees job suitability assessments and competency compatibility for current and future roles.
• Links executive performance outcomes with KPIs to support organizational objectives.
• Designs and forecasts the annual performance management budget and adjusts allocations as needed.
• Ensures alignment with DGHR and RTA frameworks and competency standards.
• Leads design and implementation of IDPs aligned with organizational goals.
• Manages internal evaluations and coordinates with external evaluation providers for outcomes.
• Oversees all stages of the performance management system for RTA employees.
• Manages assessment processes for recruitment purposes and external centers.
• Directs succession planning systems to identify future leadership talent.
• Develops and administers evaluation reports using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Conducts workshops and training on performance management systems.
• Applies data analysis to monitor trends and generate performance insights using BI tools and Excel.

Skills

IDP development

Performance management

Talent development

Instructional design

Curriculum development

ROI assessments

Talent strategy

Workforce planning

Project management

Succession planning

Job analysis

Competency assessment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior HR Performance Manager to lead strategy development, performance management, and talent development initiatives. You will oversee IDP programs, succession planning, and data-driven improvements across multiple HR functions.

The role requires extensive experience in performance management, competency assessments, and ROI analyses, with a focus on aligning practices to the DGHR and RTA standards.