Manager - Talent Development & Rewards
About This Role
Title: Manager - Talent Development & Rewards
Location : Abu Dhabi
Sector: Financial Services
We are currently supporting a leading organisation in the UAE with the search for an experienced Manager - Talent Development & Rewards to join their Human Capital team. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping talent strategy, performance management, succession planning, and total rewards frameworks across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Development & Learning
- Design and deliver the organisation’s annual learning and development strategy
- Lead training needs analysis and implement targeted development programmes
- Oversee leadership development, mentorship, and employee capability building initiatives
Performance Management
- Manage the full employee performance cycle, including goal setting, reviews, and calibration
- Ensure strong alignment between individual objectives and overall business strategy
- Support leaders with performance frameworks, reporting, and improvement plans
Succession Planning & Talent Strategy
- Develop and maintain succession plans for critical roles
- Build and manage talent pipelines and career pathing frameworks
- Drive internal mobility and long-term workforce planning
Total Rewards & Compensation
- Lead the design and implementation of competitive compensation and benefits frameworks
- Manage annual salary reviews, bonus cycles, and market benchmarking exercises
- Provide expert advice to senior leadership on reward strategy and policy
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop a team within the Talent Development and Rewards function
- Partner closely with senior leadership and department heads to deliver people strategies
- Support organisational change initiatives and continuous improvement programmes
Mandatory requirements:
- UAEN Applicants only please
- 7 years minimum in total rewards/compensation & benefits
- 3 years minimum in Talent Management/L&D
- Bachelors degree minimum qualification
- Experience in financial services sector preferred
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