Vice President - Talent Development, Human Capital & Emiratisation

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Human Capital & Emiratisation Senior Specialist to drive Global Talent Development. The candidate will establish frameworks for performance management and learning, focusing on a high-performance culture. A Bachelor’s degree is required, alongside 15 years in a similar role and strong strategic leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a similar role.
• At least 8 years of people management experience.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group-wide Talent Development strategy.
• Establish learning and performance management frameworks.
• Manage the performance management cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Talent Development

Performance Management

HR Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree

Job description

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Who we are looking for

We’re looking for a strategic leader to drive our Global Talent Development agenda, setting the vision and direction for learning, performance, and growth across the Group. You will champion a future-ready, high-performance culture aligned with our global people strategy.

Job Purpose

Lead the Global Talent Development function as a Center of Excellence (CoE), setting the strategy, policies and frameworks for talent development across the Group. Establish best-in-class learning & development (L&D), performance management frameworks, succession planning, career pathing, high-potential (HiPo) programs, and global mobility strategies, ensuring alignment with the Group’s business priorities and people strategy. Provide strategic oversight to drive a high-performance, learning-driven, and future-ready workforce across all Clusters and regions.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and execution of the Group-wide Talent Development strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities and global best practices
• Lead the development and oversee the implementation of talent development policies, frameworks, and guidelines, ensuring global consistency while allowing for localized adaptation where necessary
• Develop and manage the Group-wide Performance Management framework, ensuring it drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Lead the performance management cycle and enhance the individual goal setting practice to improve the overall performance
• Partner with HR and Business Leaders to embed a high-performance culture through coaching, manager enablement, and recognition programs
• Drive the design and implementation of a structured Learning & Development framework, setting policies for learning strategy, corporate programs and academies, and digital learning
• Establish guidelines for capability-building programs, ensuring the workforce is equipped with future-ready skills
• Oversee the evaluation and ROI measurement of L&D programs to ensure impact and continuous improvement
• Direct the development and execution of talent frameworks, including succession planning, career pathing, and HiPo programs, to identify and develop critical talent and future leaders
• Direct the implementation of tailored leadership development programs for the various Clusters and functions, ensuring a strong pipeline for key business-critical roles
• Manage the development and oversee the Global Mobility strategy for the Group, enabling seamless cross-border talent movement to meet business needs
• Establish governance for international assignments, secondments, and expatriate programs, to ensure seamless talent mobility and regulatory compliance while optimizing workforce planning and business continuity across global locations
• Lead AD ports succession planning for key positions and ensure to provide the necessary programs to future successors.

People Management Responsibilites :

Provide effective leadership, supervision, and guidance to the team

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance

Manage the performance of direct reports, providing constructive feedback and recognizing achievements

Strategic Responsibilities :

Take an active role in the formulation of the overall HR strategy and ensure the alignment with the group objectives

Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on policies and best practices related to talent development

Lead the strategic planning, development, execution, and evaluation of all talent development programs and initiatives

Manage the budget for Talent Development to ensure alignment with the overall HR budget

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus

Qualified Assessor

Fluency in English. Arabic is an added advantage

A minimum of 15 years of experience in a similar role with at least 8 years with people management experience

Experience leading large-scale talent and performance initiatives in large organizations

Strong expertise in succession planning, leadership pipelines, performance enablement, and global mobility strategies

Deep understanding of HR practices, and trends

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performance teams

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation

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