| Talent Leadership Development Manager | |
| Alshaya Kuwait Ref: GP435-1502 |
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The RoleThe RoleM.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world's most recognised retail brands, including Dean and Deluca, Starbucks, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory H&M, Harvey Nichols, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Office Depot and Boots to name a few. The company operates 2,000 stores across several divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies, Home Furnishings and Leisure and Entertainment. Alshaya stores can currently be found in 15 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It employs more than 20,000 people from over 80 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. To realise its highly ambitious and aggressive expansion plan, the company is currently looking for a seasoned Talent Leadership Development Manager. Based in Kuwait at Alshaya's Head Office, the selected candidate will join Alshaya's HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to contribute, influence and participate in the HR momentum of one the leading employer in Middle-East. Enriching development and growth opportunities are possible within the company due to the rapid expansion. • Contribute to the Talent Management (TM) strategic plan through delivery of Leadership Development (LD) and Career Management (CM) solutions for identified priority candidates from the Talent Pool. • Participate in Talent Reviews to provide LD guidance & expertise • Conduct 'Grid 2 Goal' consultations with key stakeholders to identify targeted development interventions for identified talent , aligned to individual & organisational goals • Post Grid 2 Goal consultations compile, communicate & deliver the LD plan • Design , implement & deliver best practice coaching & mentoring methodologies to create a more holistic learning culture for leaders • Research & deliver Psychometric assessment tools appropriate to development needs • Design & implement development / assessment centers • Integrate ILM framework into current LD model • Research, design & deliver E-Learning development solutions • Design and implement appropriate evaluation processes to measure effectiveness of LD and CM solutions • Provide LD and CM metrics for TM dashboard (management information) • Develop partnerships with local & international training providers & educational institutions • Research best practice and international LD trends to facilitate continuous improvement • Continuous updating of Job Family Workbooks, Competency Framework and LD Material • Assist with the launch and completion of the annual PA, including reviewing processes, developing material , conducting PA briefings & targeted up skilling for appraisers • Engage in and contribute to the TM road map, including the enhancement of organisational approaches to performance management and talent acquisition |
RequirementsRequirements• Ability to influence professionals at senior management level • Ability to operate autonomously & within a team • Ability to develop & maintain highly effective relationships; internally and externally • Solid sense of confidentiality & discretion • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills • Ability to design LD programmes against fixed budgets • Management of processes, projects & people • Strong desire for continuous improvement in LD and CM solutions |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyM.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 55 of the world’s most recognised retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, P.F. Chang’s, Office Depot and Boots. The company operates 2,200 stores across 7 divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food Service, Optics, Pharmacy, Office Supplies and Home Furnishings. Alshaya’s stores can currently be found in 19 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and the UK. It employs more than 28,000 people from over 90 nationalities. The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls. M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. |
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