Talent Manager

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

Job summary

A leading luxury brand in Dubai seeks a Talent Development Manager to design and execute learning and development strategies across corporate and retail functions. This role involves managing talent assessments, leadership development, and coordinating with global teams while fostering a strong learning culture. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience and a background in luxury retail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Talent Development.
• Experience in luxury retail or high-end consumer brands preferred.
• Deep understanding of adult learning theories.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute learning strategies for corporate and retail functions.
• Lead internal mobility programs and talent assessments.
• Manage leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Coaching skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding L&D trends

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

Tools

LMS

LinkedIn Learning

SuccessFactors

Job description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning & Development Strategy

• Design and execute an annual learning strategy tailored to corporate and retail functions (Head Office, Boutique, Operations)
• Identify learning needs through performance reviews, succession planning, and business priorities
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ROI to refine programs continuously

Talent Management & Growth

Lead internal mobility programs, talent assessments, and development plans for high-potential employees

Collaborate with HRBPs and functional leads to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Manage leadership development initiatives and coaching programs

Performance & Succession Planning

Support the annual performance management cycle

Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles

Create competency frameworks and capability-building roadmaps

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with global / regional L&D teams to localize group initiatives and ensure alignment

Build relationships with external training vendors, business schools, and consultants

Act as a brand ambassador of learning culture within the organization

Tools & Systems

Oversee digital learning platforms (LMS), content curation, and data analytics

Monitor learning metrics, feedback, and progress reports

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field

5–8 years of experience in Talent Development, preferably in luxury retail or high-end consumer brands

Deep understanding of L&D trends, adult learning theories, and talent frameworks

Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency in digital learning tools (., LMS, LinkedIn Learning, SuccessFactors)

Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus