Head of Talent Acquisition & Development

Job description / Role

Our client a large family group is looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition & Development to join their operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

- Responsible for the strategic oversight of Talent Acquisition and Development sub-function to meet the needs of internal staff, business partners and clients.
- Develops, communicates and implements the strategic direction of the operation.
- Regularly leads important regional initiatives.
- Ensure all activities and programs related to Talent Acquisition and Development are implemented in accordance with the organization's human resource strategy.
- Manage recruitment; training; performance evaluation; organizational development; health, safety and wellness; human resources administration; employee communications.
- Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team to ensure the organization's Talent Acquisition and Development strategy is implemented effectively, consistently, and according to established guidelines and budgets.
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the top executive level so the organization's human resource strategy is aligned with other business strategies.
- Represent the organization in interactions with external parties in order to protect the organization's interests and reputation.
- Direct the organizations training and development activities in order to ensure that training activities are conducted efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with the organizations policies and standards.
- Analyze and identify the training and development needs of the organization and its employees and develop an overall training plan to meet the current and planned human resource requirements of the organization.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs and curriculum so that the know-how, skills, and performance of employees meet the organizations current and future requirements.
- Liaise with functional or operational area managers to develop and implement training, development, and succession plans that are appropriate for their business needs, but consistent with the organizations overall training strategy.
- Select, and manage ongoing relationships with, external consultants and training providers to ensure that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
- Keep up-to-date on developments and innovations in training and education in industry and government education sectors so that the organizations training activities remain current and relevant.
- Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of training professionals to ensure that the organizations training and development strategy is implemented effectively and within established budgets.

Requirements

- Master (MSc/MA) in Human Resource Management/Development
- Other certifications obtained: HR-related certificates (e.g.,CIPD, PHR, SPHR, etc.) is must.
- A minimum of 12 years working in a HR Training and Development, at least 5 years of which should be in a Managerial position.

Specialist knowledge:

- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.

This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.