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An established industry player is seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead talent management initiatives across its diverse portfolio of companies. This role is pivotal in optimizing workforce capabilities through strategic talent acquisition, leadership development, and performance management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating and executing comprehensive HR strategies that align with business objectives. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and employee engagement, and play a key role in shaping the future of talent management within a multi-company structure. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.
About Alsulaiman Group
Founded in 1983 and based in Jeddah, Alsulaiman Group is a major Saudi holding company with a 40-year legacy in retail, logistics, technology, and real estate. It operates 10 companies and serves 40 million customers annually across 40 locations. Its portfolio includes brands like IKEA Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, Circle K, and logistics firms like Flow and Salasa, as well as technology companies like Cartlow and Livspace, with additional focus on real estate through Sarh Holding and Akeed.
About the role
We are developing and implementing comprehensive talent management strategies across the Alsulaiman Group of companies. This role will focus on optimizing our workforce through effective talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
Responsibilities
1. Talent Acquisition and Management:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Lead executive search processes for key leadership positions.
• Design and implement effective recruitment processes.
• Implement robust candidate assessment and selection methodologies.
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new hires.
2. Learning and Development:
• Create and execute a learning and development strategy that enhances organizational performance.
• Conduct regular learning needs analyses.
• Develop and deliver relevant learning content.
• Implement and manage learning tools and technologies.
• Provide performance management support through targeted learning interventions.
3. Leadership Development:
• Design and implement comprehensive leadership development programs.
• Conduct leadership assessments and identification.
• Facilitate executive coaching and mentoring initiatives.
4. Performance Management:
• Develop and implement a group-wide performance management strategy.
• Design and maintain a robust performance management framework.
• Oversee goal-setting processes and ensure proper cascading of objectives.
• Manage the performance review cycle and provide training and support to managers.
• Lead performance calibration sessions to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Integrate performance management with reward systems.
• Implement continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Oversee the creation and management of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
5. Succession Planning:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive succession planning strategy.
• Create and maintain competency frameworks for critical roles.
• Oversee talent review processes to identify high-potential employees.
• Design and implement career development programs.
• Conduct regular talent assessments to inform succession decisions.
• Ensure the integration of succession planning with other talent management processes.
6. Employee Engagement and Experience:
• Develop strategies to enhance and maintain high levels of employee engagement.
• Oversee the implementation of engagement surveys and action planning.
• Work with leadership to address engagement challenges and opportunities.
• Implement initiatives to improve organizational culture and employee experience.
7. HR Technology and Analytics:
• Oversee talent management systems and tools selection, implementation, and management.
• Ensure the effective use of technology to support all aspects of talent management.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through HR analytics and reporting.
8. Strategic Alignment:
• Collaborate with C-suite executives to align talent strategies with business objectives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure integrated talent management approaches.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on talent metrics and initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in talent management.
Qualifications
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, preferably a master’s degree in human resources.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in HR, with at least eight years in a senior talent management role
• Proven track record in developing and implementing talent management strategies
• Strong knowledge of best practices in talent acquisition, employer branding, executive search, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning
• Experience working in a multi-company or group structure
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and talent management software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align talent initiatives with business objectives
• Experience in building and maintaining professional networks
• Experience with HRIS and relevant HR technologies
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, HRCI) are a plus