Head of Talent Management

Over the many years of its pursuit for investment diversification, the Ghobash Group has capitalized on opportunities in sectors with encouraging growth potential by either buying out established operating companies or founding new businesses to extend value into those markets. As the portfolio of these fully, or majority-owned operating companies grew and became more diversified, the Group established ABAN INVESTMENT in 2008 to administer and facilitate its smooth operation. Each operating company general manager reports into the CEO of Aban Investment and as such it is an actively managed portfolio of companies.

ABAN Investment currently has stakes in Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Supplies, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Consumer Services. It is committed to building high-value businesses, from start-ups and early stage ventures to mergers and acquisitions for more mature businesses.

Job Summary:
The Head of Talent Management CoE is responsible for designing and implementing talent management, capability development, and performance frameworks that enhance business performance. They lead succession planning, assessment frameworks, and performance management to ensure high-potential talent is identified, developed, and retained while driving nationalization initiatives. Additionally, they oversee HR communications and employee engagement strategies to position the organization as an employer of choice.

Duties and Responsibilities:
CoE Management:

• Construct, align and integrate talent management, capability development and performance system infrastructures that establish competitive advantage.
• Oversee L&D through a broad range of “fit for purpose” strategies that clearly demonstrate increased individual, team and business capabilities and performance.

Performance Management:

• Establish and maintain best-in-class performance frameworks and systems that drive behaviors of a performance culture.
• Lead the performance management process across all entities, ensuring universal commitment to high-quality practices across the group whilst generating valued data reporting.
• Support conversations on commissions, bonuses, and increments by providing accurate and objective employee performance data that identifies high potential, differentiates and rewards critical talent.

Assessment Frameworks:

• Broad subject matter expertise in competency frameworks and assessment methodologies that identify and grow capabilities.
• Development of predictive analytic databases and benchmarks that support succession, retention, and development decision-making. Integrate into recruitment practices to maintain standards.

Succession Planning:

• Develop and implement succession frameworks, policies, and SOPs. Lead the process, focusing on leadership competency development and risk mitigation, while addressing key talent gaps with senior leadership. Significant contribution to Nationalization aspirations and goals.

Communication & Employee Engagement strategies:

• Lead HR communications and engagement efforts, ensuring clear, consistent messaging and the group's brand equity as an employer of choice. Emirati employer of choice.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 12+ years in HR with 5+ Years in TM
• 8-10 years in Talent Management

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership,
• Strategic planning
• Analytical skills