Talent Management Specialist

Albatha Group; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Talent Management Specialist responsible for performance management, learning & development, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration and 3–6 years of experience within the GCC. This role involves collaborating across departments to enhance performance processes and drive continuous learning, aiming to improve employee capabilities and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of HR experience in the GCC, with 2+ years in talent management.
• Strong proficiency in HR data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the annual performance management cycle and coach managers.
• Conduct training needs assessments and administer the Learning Management System.
• Support succession planning and contribute to organizational development initiatives.

Skills

HR data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Talent Management Specialist is responsible for executing and enhancing programs across performance management, learning & development, and organization development. The role supports the alignment of talent strategies with business goals, drives a culture of continuous learning and performance, and supports key organizational development initiatives to improve employee capability and engagement.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Facilitate the annual performance management cycle, ensuring timely communication, system updates, and compliance across departments.
• Coach and support managers and employees on best practices for performance evaluation, feedback, and goal setting.
• Continuously enhance the performance management framework and tools based on feedback and business needs.
• Analyze performance data and generate insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Learning & Development

• Conduct training needs assessments in collaboration with business leaders to identify capability gaps.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
• Support the delivery of the annual training plan, track participation, and measure effectiveness using key metrics (e.g., satisfaction, engagement, ROI).
• Recommend enhancements to learning programs based on evaluation results and business impact.

Talent & Organization Development

• Support the implementation of succession planning, talent reviews, and high-potential (HiPo) development programs.
• Contribute to organization development initiatives including job description design, organizational structuring, and competency framework development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR and the business to drive initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

General

• Produce regular talent dashboards and reports using Excel and Power BI to support data-driven HR decisions.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Timely and effective execution of the annual performance management cycle
• Delivery of the annual training plan and tracking of outcomes
• Accuracy and quality of talent management analytics and reporting

Education Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3–6 years of HR experience in the GCC, with a minimum of 2 years specializing in talent management
• Strong proficiency in HR data analysis and dashboard reporting using Excel; experience with reporting tools such as Power BI or other BI platforms is an advantage
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio and experience using digital platforms for managing performance cycles
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail