Talent Manager

Hermès; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury brand is seeking a skilled professional in Dubai to design and execute a comprehensive learning strategy across corporate and retail functions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in talent development, particularly within high-end consumer brands, and must be proficient in utilizing various digital learning tools. Key responsibilities include managing leadership development initiatives, performance management cycles, and engaging external training vendors. Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Talent Development, preferably in luxury retail or high-end consumer brands.
• Deep understanding of L&D trends and adult learning theories.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an annual learning strategy tailored to corporate and retail functions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and ROI to refine programs.
• Support the annual performance management cycle.

Skills

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Facilitation

Digital learning tools

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