Talent Management & Development Specialist

About the Role
This role supports the execution and coordination of talent management and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s development framework. The focus is on the operational execution of learning activities, managing logistics, supporting individual development plans (IDPs), and coordinating between internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality development experiences.

Financial Job Dimensions

• Degree of supervision: The job holder is supervised on a daily or weekly basis.
• Level of Authority: The job holder has high boundaries in decision-making and a low level of authority.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the implementation of talent management & development programs and activities.
• Liaise with external vendors for program logistics.
• Assist in data collection and reporting on talent initiatives.

Performance Indicators

• 100% execution of assigned tasks.
• Percentage of programs executed with vendor coordination.
• Monthly reports submitted on time.

Major Activities

• Execute assigned TMD initiatives to support associate growth and business alignment.
• Coordinate logistics for training programs, including scheduling, venue, materials, and attendance tracking.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships and contracts related to TMD programs.
• Track and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across business units.
• Ensure all internal development program's supporting and reference documents are regularly updated to support consistent program delivery and ensure alignment with branding of internal development standards of Talent Management & Development.
• Facilitate data collection and analysis for talent reviews and development tracking, and maintain and update talent development records and documentation.
• Coordinate internship program logistics, including onboarding, orientation, assignment planning, and access to necessary tools and systems.
• Provide administrative support for internal and external related to development programs.

Job Context

• The job has direct impact on the execution of training programs, internship operations, and development activities, ensuring timely delivery and a quality learning experience.
• The job has an indirect impact on the effectiveness of development strategies by ensuring seamless logistics and adherence to procedural standards, within low decision-making authority.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• The job holder has the freedom to carry out assigned coordination tasks, communicate with internal teams and vendors, and maintain learning data within defined procedures and schedules.
• The job holder has the authority to approve or decline operational tasks such as rescheduling sessions, confirming attendance lists, or submitting program-related documentation for approval.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job has a crucial supporting role in implementing talent development strategies by ensuring effective program execution, accurate documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• The job holder plays a crucial strategic role in sustaining operational excellence in talent development processes, which indirectly contributes to building a skilled and future-ready workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Resource Management or equivalent.

Minimum Experience

• 0–1 year in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or HR Management functions.

Job-Specific Skills

• Communication skills
• Time management and self-organization
• Training-related skills
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Contract and Vendor Management
• Talent Management
• Learning and Development
• Data analysis
• Project Management

Languages

• Arabic and English.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)
• Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)
• Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)
• Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)
• Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

Why Work for Us?
With a truly international footprint and over 75 years of commercial success, we are a leading employer in the MENAT region, offering exciting opportunities worldwide. Our values of Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment guide our interactions with business partners, communities, and each other.