Company: Al-Futtaim Corporate Services

Overview Of The Role:

The Talent and Engagement Lead is responsible for driving a high-performance culture and enhancing the overall employee experience across the organization. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping performance management frameworks, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace. The leader will work closely with Learning & Development and HR Business Partners to implement initiatives that ensure employees feel valued, motivated, and supported throughout their journey. Reporting to the Head of L&D, Talent & Engagement, this role is central to enabling organizational growth through strategic people and engagement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Performance and Talent Management

Lead the annual performance cycle using tools such as SAP SuccessFactors and balanced scorecards, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Implement divisional performance management frameworks and enhance managerial capabilities for fair and constructive performance reviews.
Partner with Learning & Development to design programs in performance evaluation, feedback delivery, and leadership development.
Drive talent reviews, succession planning, and career development frameworks for high-potential employees.

Employee Engagement and Experience

Design and execute initiatives that enhance the employee experience across the full lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
Collaborate with HR and business units to align on engagement actions, recognition programs, and culture enhancement activities.
Lead division-level engagement events to foster morale, team spirit, and organizational cohesion.

Culture, Communication, and Inclusion

Develop and promote a compelling organizational culture aligned with company values and strategic objectives.
Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, celebrate achievements, and reinforce company culture through effective communication.
Foster a culture of purpose, clarity, and employee connection through impactful communication channels.

Employee Feedback and Analytics

Manage engagement surveys and pulse surveys, leveraging insights to enhance employee satisfaction and experience.
Monitor performance and talent management metrics, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

Compliance and Performance Improvement

Ensure adherence to performance policies and timely execution of performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners to address underperformance through structured action plans.

Partnership and Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing strategic guidance on performance, talent management, engagement, and culture initiatives.
Collaborate closely with group HR, Talent Management, and Employee Experience teams to ensure cohesive delivery of initiatives.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into effective talent and engagement initiatives.
Expertise in managing complex projects, multiple priorities, and organizational change in dynamic environments.
Proficient in HR platforms like SAP SuccessFactors, data-driven decision-making, and performance analytics.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline; a master's degree is highly desirable.
Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP/CP, SPHR, or PHR) is a strong asset.
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
Proven experience in designing and delivering employee engagement initiatives, talent programs, and high-performance culture frameworks.
Strong business partnering experience and ability to drive strategic HR initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

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