Talent Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Director of Talent Management & Engagement will lead a newly established department designed to advance AUS’s evolving people strategy and strengthen institutional effectiveness. This role is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management and employee engagement & well-being, ensuring these functions are integrated, strategic, and aligned with institutional priorities. The Director will serve as a key partner to university leadership in shaping workforce culture, enhancing staff capability, and promoting an engaging and supportive environment for all employees.

• Talent Management
• Lead all staff recruitment processes, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with AUS priorities.
• Support academic hiring in coordination with the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
• Drive organizational development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Oversee Oracle e-Recruitment implementation with IT for an efficient, tech-enabled hiring process.
• Performance Management
• Manage a comprehensive performance management system for all staff.
• Manage performance standards, tools, and feedback mechanisms to support growth and accountability.
• Schedule training sessions for managers and staff to ensure effective adoption of the framework.
• Coordinate with academic leadership to align faculty and staff performance processes.
• Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
• Lead holistic employee engagement and well-being initiatives across the university.
• Develop programs that support physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Implement recognition and feedback mechanisms to enhance employee experience.
• Foster an inclusive culture aligned with AUS’s values to support satisfaction and retention.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven expertise in talent management, organizational development, and performance management system design and implementation.
• Strong track record of driving employee engagement and well-being initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with HR technology platforms, ideally Oracle HCM or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage change effectively and foster collaboration across departments.

• Interested applicants should fill out the form.
• AUS alumni are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.