Head of Talent Management

Big Fish Consult; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Head of Talent Management to develop comprehensive strategies for talent acquisition, management, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HR leadership roles and a strong track record in performance management and organizational development. This position requires exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in recruitment and talent management.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of performance management and HR analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead performance management cycles.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Employee engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Head of Talent Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent strategies to attract, acquire, retain, and develop top talent. This individual oversees all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, talent development, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement to align with the organization’s business goals.

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to meet current and future workforce needs.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and a positive candidate experience.
• Build strong pipelines through partnerships with universities, professional associations, and recruitment agencies.
• Utilize data-driven insights and recruitment metrics to optimize hiring strategies.

Talent Management

• Design and implement talent development programs, including leadership development, mentoring, and coaching.
• Lead performance management cycles, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation processes.
• Manage succession planning processes to identify and develop high-potential employees.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify critical roles and skill gaps, and address them through targeted initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and regularly measure engagement levels.
• Develop retention strategies based on analytics, feedback, and industry best practices.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across talent strategies and programs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of recruiters and talent development professionals.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Manage departmental budgets and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in recruitment and talent management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in building and implementing talent strategies at a large or growing organization.
• Strong understanding of performance management, learning & development, and HR analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• SHRM-SCP / SPHR or equivalent
• Certifications in talent management or organizational development (e.g., HCI, CIPD)