Talent Management Director

Job Title: Talent Management Director

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Financial Services (confidential)

Job Description:

Confidential financial services related business are looking to bring on board an experienced and strong leader as their Talent Management Director. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent within the organization. This role will focus on aligning talent strategies with business goals to support organizational growth and ensure a high-performance workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy Development:

• Design and implement a talent management strategy that aligns with the company’s business objectives and the financial services sector's requirements.
• Assess workforce trends and create long-term talent plans, identifying key skills needed for the future.
• Partner with senior leadership to understand business goals and integrate them into talent initiatives.

Talent Acquisition:

• Oversee the recruitment process for key positions, ensuring the organization attracts high-caliber talent with relevant experience in financial services.
• Collaborate with HR and business unit leaders to refine and improve the recruitment strategy for niche financial roles.

Leadership Development & Succession Planning:

• Develop and execute programs for leadership development, focusing on building a pipeline of leaders for critical roles.
• Create robust succession planning strategies, ensuring the organization has a strong bench of leaders prepared for future challenges.

Performance Management:

• Design and oversee the performance management system, ensuring alignment with financial services industry benchmarks.
• Implement regular performance reviews and provide coaching to leaders on driving employee performance.
• Ensure alignment of compensation and rewards with performance outcomes.

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, developing strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention, particularly for high-demand finance roles.
• Conduct engagement surveys and analyze feedback to address concerns and increase job satisfaction.

Learning & Development:

• Oversee the creation and implementation of training programs aimed at upskilling employees, particularly in financial services-related knowledge and skills.
• Ensure that learning initiatives support business needs and industry trends, such as regulatory changes or emerging financial technologies.

Diversity & Inclusion:

• Develop strategies to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities across all levels of the organization.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, supporting initiatives that attract and retain diverse talent.

Employee Relations & Culture:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on fostering a positive work culture.
• Address talent-related challenges, such as employee relations and organizational restructuring.

Change Management:

• Lead change management efforts during organizational restructuring or strategic shifts, particularly in the context of the evolving financial services landscape.
• Communicate and manage the human capital aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures when applicable.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 10 years minimum in HR
• 5 years minimum in Talent Management
• experience within the banking sector
• bachelors degree minimum qualification