Talent Development Specialist - Nationals

Job Purpose

Key Result Areas

• Identify training programs, workshops, and conferences tailored to various employee needs
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training requirements and ensure the programs align with their requirements and strategic direction
• Conduct Annual Training needs assessments to identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge and develop the training plan for the year
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, surveys, and performance metrics
• Work with managers and departments to create Individual development plans for high-potential employees
• Develop and implement succession planning strategies to identify and develop internal talent for key roles and critical positions within HBKU
• Collaborate with Departments and Colleges to identify critical positions and assess talent gaps
• Develop Succession Development Plans for identified successors and ensure that all critical positions have successors developed
• Monitor the progress of succession plans and adjust as necessary to align with business needs and objectives along with any structural changes within HBKU
• Manage the Performance Appraisal Cycle for HBKU, ensuring that Goal Setting Plans and Appraisal Cycle Plans are published on time
• Provide timely support, procedural clarification and answering employees on elements related to performance Appraisals, goal setting
• Manage the Appraisal Appeal Cycle, ensuring that all appraisal appeals are documented and filed
• Lead all National development activities, ensuring that identified nationals have a development and career plan
• Conduct annual benchmarks on Training and Development best practices and provide feedback on areas of innovation and enhancement
• Lead all internship activities within HBKU, ensuring compliance with the defined policies
• Contribute to the application and monitoring of HR practices, procedures, and Delegations of Authority (DOA) related to Training and Development.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Relevant Field
• 2-5 years of relevant full-time work experience in relevant field, preferably in higher education
• Strong knowledge of training methodologies and ability to conduct effective training needs analysis (TNA) and translate findings into actionable development plans.
• Solid understanding of succession planning frameworks and talent pipeline management.
• Proficiency in managing performance appraisal systems, including goal setting, feedback processes, and appeals
• Numerical ability and data entry skills with attention to details
• HR Certified Training (CIPD) preferred
• Customer service focus
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely (Both Written and verbally); Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, and ERP systems