Talent Management Manager

ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS is seeking a Talent Management Manager to lead end-to-end Talent Management and Learning & Development initiatives, building a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

The role partners with business leaders to identify critical talent, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure robust succession plans for key roles, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and organizational capability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR with focus on Talent Management and L&D.
• Experience spanning full talent lifecycle, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Hands-on in competency mapping, assessment centers, and HiPo programs.
• Experience in multinational, regional, or matrix organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent management frameworks and competency models.
• Lead leadership development programs and assess succession readiness.
• Drive career development initiatives, IDPs, and learning needs analyses.
• Partner with business leaders to build robust talent pipelines and bench strength.

Skills

Talent Management

Learning & Development

Leadership Development

Organizational Development

Competency Mapping

Succession Planning

HiPo Programs

Executive Coaching

Tools

SHRM Certifications

CIPD Certification

ATD Certification

Korn Ferry / Hay Group Assessments

Psychometric Certifications (Hogan/SHL/MBTI)

Job description

The Talent Management Manager is responsible for leading and executing the organization's end-to-end Talent Management and Learning & Development (L&D) agenda to build a high-performing, future-ready workforce. The role oversees the design and implementation of talent management frameworks, competency models, talent assessment processes, succession planning strategies, leadership development programs, and organizational capability-building initiatives.

The incumbent will partner closely with business leaders and HR teams to identify critical talent, assess organizational capabilities, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure robust succession plans for key positions. The role is also responsible for evaluating successor readiness, driving career development initiatives, and implementing learning and development programs that enhance employee capabilities and support business growth.

The Talent Management Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning, strengthening organizational bench strength, and ensuring the availability of qualified talent to meet current and future business needs. Success in this role requires strong expertise in competency mapping, competency assessment, succession planning, leadership development, talent analytics, and strategic workforce capability planning within a complex and dynamic business environment.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Leadership Development, and Organizational Development.
• Proven experience managing the full talent lifecycle, from talent identification and assessment to succession planning, leadership development, and career progression.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in:
• Talent Management and Talent Review Processes
• Competency Framework Design and Competency Mapping
• Competency Assessment and Assessment Centers
• Succession Planning and Leadership Pipeline Development
• Leadership Development Programs
• Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)
• Learning & Development Strategy and Program Design
• Career Development and Individual Development Planning (IDP)
• High-Potential (HiPo) Programs
• Executive Coaching and Mentoring Frameworks
• Readiness Assessment for Critical and Leadership Roles
• Experience in multinational, regional, or matrix organizations is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP
• CIPD Level 5 or Level 7
• ATD (Association for Talent Development) Certification
• Korn Ferry / Hay Group Assessment Certifications
• Hogan, SHL, Thomas International, DISC, MBTI, or other psychometric certifications

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A strategic Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience in Talent Management and Learning & Development, possessing deep expertise in competency framework design, talent assessment, succession planning, leadership development, organizational capability building, and employee development programs. Proven track record of building robust talent pipelines, enhancing leadership readiness, and driving enterprise-wide learning initiatives that support long-term business growth and organizational effectiveness.

Key Success Outcomes

• Strong succession bench for all critical positions.
• Improved leadership readiness and internal promotion rates.
• Effective competency-based talent and development framework.
• Increased leadership pipeline strength and talent retention.
• Sustainable learning culture that accelerates organizational capability and business performance.