Summary
Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified business group with roots in the MENAT region. The Senior Manager will manage talent management initiatives and develop a strategy aligned with the company’s direction. Duties include talent assessments, learning and career development, succession planning, vendor coordination, and oversight of internship, trainee, and scholarship programs. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in talent management, learning and development, or organizational development, and fluency in Arabic and English. The position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The posting
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Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.
Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.
From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.
Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.
Degree of supervision
broad Supervision over talent management activities
Level of Authority
General Authority over daily functional operation
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for managing COE’s TMD initiatives and developing a talent management strategy in line with ALJM strategy
Key Accountabilities: Description
Support the associates in the implementation of talent management programs and processes
Use different assessment tools to identify high performers/ potentials, and development needs.
Responsible for measuring the impact of the provided training programs to enhance efficiency
Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators
100% submission rate
Submit assessment analysis reports for development needs
Associate satisfaction survey resolution rate
Major Activities
Implement Talent Management initiatives that balance and meet the associates and organization needs
Plan communications activities to build awareness of the competency framework, learning tools and Talent Management activities
Manage local/ international vendor relationships and service agreements in support of Talent Management programs.
Work collaboratively with HRBPs and SBUs to implement associate engagement strategies, which includes career management, and training program.
Provide appropriate reports and analysis of assessment results, learning needs, and career development activities
Support in preparing the annual budget of the Talent Management department
Support the execution of talent review and the succession management process with the concerned department
Implement and manage the Talent Management modules in ALJ system
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Internship, management trainee, and scholarship programs.
Job Context
the job requires advanced knowledge in Human Resources Management and the best practices in Talent Management & development in local and global market.
The job holder has direct impact over managing both internal and external relationships
Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority
The job holder has the freedom to select assessment tools based on business case.
The job holder has the freedom to develop, update, and review the department polices and guidelines.
The job holder has the authority to approve/decline a vendor proposal in alignment with the department head
The job has direct impact over ensuring following the standard operating procedure (SOPs) of the department
Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus
The job holder has a crucial strategic role in working with different SBUs.
The job has a crucial supporting role in implementing the department initiatives in accordance with policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Resource Management, Organization Development, Psychology or equivalent
Minimum Experience
- At least five (5) years of experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development or Organizational Development roles
Job-Specific Skills
- Talent management, career development and coaching, competency management, analytical skills, and project management
Languages
Arabic and English Speaker.
Special Certifications / Membership
N/A
Competencies
Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)
Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)
Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)
Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)
Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)
Why Work for Us?
With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.
Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.
Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.