Talent Management & Development Sr. Manager

Role Overview

Talent Management & Development Sr. Manager at Abdul Latif Jameel, based in the MENAT region (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey).

Company Overview

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the MENAT region. The company operates some of the world's leading brands and has established an extensive operations infrastructure, including the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia. Originally founded 75 years ago as a small trading business and Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, the company has since diversified into sectors that contribute to the infrastructure of life across the MENAT region. Abdul Latif Jameel is a leading employer across the MENAT region and operates internationally, with a presence spanning from Chile to Japan, the UK to Australia.

Role Purpose

Manage the Center of Excellence's Talent Management & Development initiatives and develop a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with Abdul Latif Jameel group strategy. The role requires advanced knowledge of Human Resources Management and best practices in Talent Management & Development in local and global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management Strategy & Implementation

• Implement Talent Management initiatives that balance and meet associate and organizational needs.
• Develop a talent management strategy in line with ALJM strategy.
• Manage both internal and external relationships with direct impact on talent management outcomes.
• Work with different Strategic Business Units to execute a crucial strategic role in talent management.

Assessment & Development Needs Analysis

• Use different assessment tools to identify high performers, potentials, and development needs.
• Provide appropriate reports and analysis of assessment results, learning needs, and career development activities.
• Submit assessment analysis reports for development needs.
• Measure the impact of provided training programs to enhance efficiency.

Program & Process Management

• Support associates in the implementation of talent management programs and processes.
• Implement and manage the Talent Management modules in the ALJ system.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Internship, management trainee, and scholarship programs.

Communications & Awareness

• Plan communications activities to build awareness of the competency framework, learning tools, and Talent Management activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with HRBPs and SBUs to implement associate engagement strategies, including career management and training programs.
• Manage local and international vendor relationships and service agreements in support of Talent Management programs.

Succession & Talent Review

• Support the execution of talent review and the succession management process with the concerned department.

Department Operations

• Support in preparing the annual budget of the Talent Management department.
• Develop, update, and review department policies and guidelines.
• Approve or decline vendor proposals in alignment with the department head.
• Ensure following the standard operating procedures of the department.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Psychology, or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development roles.

Skills & Competencies

• Talent management, career development and coaching, competency management.
• Analytical skills and project management.
• Ensures Accountability as an Individual Contributor.
• Plans & Aligns as an Individual Contributor.
• Focuses on the customer as an Individual Contributor.
• Learns Through Reflection as an Individual Contributor.
• Fosters Collaboration as an Individual Contributor.
• Arabic and English fluency required.

Additional Information

The role provides broad supervision over talent management activities and general authority over daily functional operation. The job holder has the freedom to select assessment tools based on business case.

Performance indicators include 100% submission rate, submission of assessment analysis reports for development needs, and associate satisfaction survey resolution rate.