Talent & Performance Management Specialist

Job description / Role

Talent & Performance Management Specialist for an International Professional Services Firm

The ME talent specialist takes the lead on several key streams within the Talent Function. In particular, the Talent Specialist leads the performance management cycles for Consultants and Management Services, the Mentor Allocation Process and the MBA sponsorship program. The ME talent specialist will also work closely together with the ME HR Manager with regards to the annual compensation cycles. In addition, the Talent Specialist will support the ME Talent Manager in any Talent Related initiatives and will support the talent related administrative processes, including those related to training and development.

• Performance Management
• Main point of contact / expert on performance management
• Lead the organization of performance reviews end-to-end:
• Manage process and timelines
• Drive all internal communication to all stakeholders
• First line of support for employees, mentors and line managers
• Consolidate performance documents to mentors and Talent Committee
• Prepare Review sessions and provide valuable input to Committee prior, during and after Review sessions
• Performance management process and system management, oversight, and improvements
• Work closely with the HRIS/CRS team on system enhancements and updates
• Allocation of mentors and support of mentorship program
• Support HRM and HRD in any talent related topics
• MBA Sponsorship program
• Support the MBA team (scheduling of sessions, collection of feedback, awareness of the program)
• Manage the MBA sponsorship process (schedule committee session, communicate results, manage invoices etc.)
• Compensation reviews
• Manage the systems in terms of information validation and entries
• Support the HR Manager through the annual compensation review cycle, including the bonus allocation process
• Work closely with the HR Manager to manage the promotion process, including Job Description reviews, Compensation Review and uploads
• Training and Development
• Support the Talent Manager in the identification, implementation, administration, and review of local training
• Manage the training invitations, feedback reporting and other admin tasks
• Provide training need insights and channel requests for development to the ME Talent Manager

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate will have:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Independent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Proficient in general Windows and in Microsoft Office – in particular Excel (design and develop spreadsheets)
• Previous experience in Comp&Ben a plus
• Fluent in English

Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or other relevant degree
• Relevant work experience (min 5 years) in a similar environment (professional services)

About the Company

RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.

Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.

What we do:

Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.

We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved.