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House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping’s commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.

Currently, House of Shipping is looking for a Manager – Talent Development to join the team.

Job Purpose:

The Talent Manager – HIPO & Leadership Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing programs focused on the identification, development, and career progression of high-potential (HIPO) employees, executive leadership development, and future role readiness. This role ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and works closely with business leaders to build a robust leadership pipeline.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

HIPO Development

1. Design and implement comprehensive HIPO identification and development programs.
2. Facilitate assessment centers, development plans, and coaching/mentoring initiatives.
3. Track and evaluate the impact of HIPO programs, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
4. Collaborate with business leaders to ensure HIPOs are provided with relevant career growth opportunities.
5. Develop and implement career pathing frameworks that support employee career progression.
6. Provide guidance to employees on career development strategies and internal mobility opportunities.
7. Partner with HR Business Partners and managers to facilitate career conversations and individual development plans (IDPs).
8. Use data-driven insights to improve career planning initiatives and enhance talent retention.
9. Design and execute leadership development initiatives for senior leaders and executives.
10. Implement coaching, mentoring, and executive education programs to enhance leadership capabilities.
11. Work with stakeholders to define key leadership competencies and succession plans.
12. Drive leadership assessments and personalized development plans for high-impact roles.

Future Role Development

1. Identify future business needs and align talent development strategies to emerging roles and skills.
2. Design high-impact programs that develop employees for key future roles.
3. Ensure robust succession planning through structured role readiness programs.
4. Partner with Learning & Development, HR, and business leaders to create talent acceleration initiatives.

Business Partner Responsibilities (UAE & Global)

1. Act as a strategic partner for talent development needs in UAE and globally.
2. Align learning strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Competency Framework Implementation – Design and integrate competency frameworks for career growth and succession planning. (Weight: 15%)
2. Industry Best Practices Application – Monitor and adopt industry trends to enhance talent development initiatives. (Weight: 10%)
3. Training Program Management – Lead the creation and execution of technical, leadership, and behavioural training programs. (Weight: 15%)
4. Performance Management Integration – Implement frameworks that promote a high-performance culture. (Weight: 10%)
5. Leadership Development Programs – Establish initiatives that cultivate future leaders within the organization. (Weight: 10%)
6. Training Impact Assessment – Measure training effectiveness, ROI, and business impact. (Weight: 5%)

Education Requirements:

A Master’s degree in Human Resources. Certifications in Certified Talent Development Professional (CTDP) and Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM) are recommended.

Background and experience:

1. 7+ years of experience in talent management, leadership development, or career planning.
2. Proven track record in leading and managing talent development programs.
3. Strong understanding of competency-based learning and career development planning.
4. Hands-on experience with LMS platforms and e-learning solutions.
5. Ability to assess training effectiveness and implement improvements.
6. Coaching certification (ICF, Gallup, or equivalent) is a plus.
7. Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational development.
8. Global or regional experience in a complex, fast-paced organization preferred.
9. Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across departments.

Core Competencies:

1. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and align talent development strategies with business goals.
2. Communication & Influencing: Effectively convey ideas and influence stakeholders.
3. Analytical Thinking: Use data and trends to inform training and development decisions.
4. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to implement development programs.
5. Adaptability: Adjust programs based on changing business needs.

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Job Description - Talent Development Specialist (TAL00046)

Talent Development Specialist ( Job Number: TAL00046 )

Description

• Research and coordinate with external training providers when needed in order to outsource training programs
• Keep track of training costs and participate in the preparation of reports in order to justify expenditures
• Specific for Regional: Develop and implement managerial training programs for the region in line with the yearly learning and development strategy and approved budget
• Specific for Regional: Support local trainers in the implementation of various group training initiatives, coach and follow-up on meeting set objectives and standards
• Specific for Regional: Analyze various organizational HR performance indicators such as employee turnover, performance appraisals results and other and suggest a training action plan in coordination with local HR
• Conduct training needs assessments under the consultation of the hierarchy; prepare and deliver training courses in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and in compliance with the company guidelines
• Foster brand awareness and customer service among staff through targeted training sessions and development programs
• Administer employees performance and development programs in coordination with the Performance Management Department, and provide line managers with the necessary support on the matter
• Conduct shop and back-office orientation programs as well as Group Orientation in order to ensure an effective induction of new employees in addition to a proper transmission of the company values and culture
• Monitor and record training activities and programs’ effectiveness for training delivered in own area

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar field; Retail training experience is a major plus
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Self Confidence: level 2
• Change and Adaptability: level 2
• Communication Skills: level 3
• Customer Focus: level 3
• Developing and Motivating Others: level 3

House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping’s commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals.

Currently, House of Shipping is looking for a Manager – Talent Development to join the team.

Job Purpose:

The Talent Manager – HIPO & Leadership Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing programs focused on the identification, development, and career progression of high-potential (HIPO) employees, executive leadership development, and future role readiness. This role ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and works closely with business leaders to build a robust leadership pipeline.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

HIPO Development

• Design and implement comprehensive HIPO identification and development programs.
• Facilitate assessment centers, development plans, and coaching/mentoring initiatives.
• Track and evaluate the impact of HIPO programs, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure HIPOs are provided with relevant career growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement career pathing frameworks that support employee career progression.
• Provide guidance to employees on career development strategies and internal mobility opportunities.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and managers to facilitate career conversations and individual development plans (IDPs).
• Use data-driven insights to improve career planning initiatives and enhance talent retention.
• Design and execute leadership development initiatives for senior leaders and executives.
• Implement coaching, mentoring, and executive education programs to enhance leadership capabilities.
• Work with stakeholders to define key leadership competencies and succession plans.
• Drive leadership assessments and personalized development plans for high-impact roles.

Future Role Development

• Identify future business needs and align talent development strategies to emerging roles and skills.
• Design high-impact programs that develop employees for key future roles.
• Ensure robust succession planning through structured role readiness programs.
• Partner with Learning & Development, HR, and business leaders to create talent acceleration initiatives.

Business Partner Responsibilities (UAE & Global)

• Act as a strategic partner for talent development needs in UAE and globally.
• Align learning strategies with business objectives to enhance organizational capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Competency Framework Implementation – Design and integrate competency frameworks for career growth and succession planning. (Weight: 15%)
• Industry Best Practices Application – Monitor and adopt industry trends to enhance talent development initiatives. (Weight: 10%)
• Training Program Management – Lead the creation and execution of technical, leadership, and behavioural training programs. (Weight: 15%)
• Performance Management Integration – Implement frameworks that promote a high-performance culture. (Weight: 10%)
• Leadership Development Programs – Establish initiatives that cultivate future leaders within the organization. (Weight: 10%)
• Training Impact Assessment – Measure training effectiveness, ROI, and business impact. (Weight: 5%)

Education Requirements:

A Master’s degree in Human Resources. Certifications in Certified Talent Development Professional (CTDP) and Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM) are recommended.

Background and experience:

• 7+ years of experience in talent management, leadership development, or career planning.
• Proven track record in leading and managing talent development programs.
• Strong understanding of competency-based learning and career development planning.
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms and e-learning solutions.
• Ability to assess training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Coaching certification (ICF, Gallup, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational development.
• Global or regional experience in a complex, fast-paced organization preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate across departments.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and align talent development strategies with business goals.
• Communication & Influencing: Effectively convey ideas and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Use data and trends to inform training and development decisions.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to implement development programs.
• Adaptability: Adjust programs based on changing business needs.

workplace: #LI-Onsite

Please fill out the application form below and share your cover letter and CV.

Job Description - Talent Development Specialist (TAL00046)

Talent Development Specialist (

Description

• Research and coordinate with external training providers when needed in order to outsource training programs
• Keep track of training costs and participate in the preparation of reports in order to justify expenditures
• Specific for Regional: Develop and implement managerial training programs for the region in line with the yearly learning and development strategy and approved budget
• Specific for Regional: Support local trainers in the implementation of various group training initiatives, coach and follow-up on meeting set objectives and standards
• Specific for Regional: Analyze various organizational HR performance indicators such as employee turnover, performance appraisals results and other and suggest a training action plan in coordination with local HR
• Conduct training needs assessments under the consultation of the hierarchy; prepare and deliver training courses in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and in compliance with the company guidelines
• Foster brand awareness and customer service among staff through targeted training sessions and development programs
• Administer employees performance and development programs in coordination with the Performance Management Department, and provide line managers with the necessary support on the matter
• Conduct shop and back-office orientation programs as well as Group Orientation in order to ensure an effective induction of new employees in addition to a proper transmission of the company values and culture
• Monitor and record training activities and programs’ effectiveness for training delivered in own area

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar field; Retail training experience is a major plus
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Self Confidence: level 2
• Change and Adaptability: level 2
• Communication Skills: level 3
• Customer Focus: level 3
• Developing and Motivating Others: level 3

Position Overview:

Responsible in supporting employee growth and career advancement within the organization. Reporting to the Manager – Talent Management, this role is responsible for designing and executing programs that empower employees to take charge of their professional development. By aligning career aspirations with organizational objectives, the Specialist ensures that employees are equipped with the skills and opportunities to achieve long-term success, contributing to higher engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

Roles and Responsibility:

• Partner with managers to create and implement tailored Individual Development Plans for employees, aligning personal career goals with organizational needs. Help employees set clear, achievable goals for their professional development.
• Facilitate coaching, mentoring and job rotation programs to support career growth, helping employees to expand their skill sets, enhance their leadership abilities, and achieve career milestones.
• Assist with succession planning by identifying high-potential employees and helping to prepare them for future leadership roles through targeted development programs.
• Oversee and implement diversity initiatives based on global and industry best practices.
• Manage resources such as e-learning programs, training materials, online courses, and workshops that align with career growth and skill enhancement.
• Develop clear learning pathways that help employees acquire the skills needed for career progression, ensuring alignment with their career goals and the organization's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with managers, training team and employees to identify current and future skill gaps and recommend relevant learning programs that align with career development and business goals.
• Design and implement tailored learning initiatives, including leadership development, skill enhancement, and soft skills development, supporting long-term career growth.
• Work closely with department heads and managers to understand career development needs, provide recommendations for talent development, and promote alignment between individual career aspirations and organizational goals.
• Engage employees in career development conversations, ensuring that their personal growth is prioritized and supported through company initiatives.
• Promote the availability and benefits of career development programs across the organization through internal communication.
• Oversee the performance management process, ensuring that regular performance reviews are conducted and tied to career development goals.
• Track and report on employee progress against their IDPs and performance goals, providing recommendations for further development opportunities.
• Identify employees who may need additional support in their development and help implement performance improvement plans where necessary to keep employees on track with their career goals.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of career development programs and initiatives through feedback surveys, performance metrics, and individual success stories. Make recommendations for improvements based on data.
• Track and report on key career development metrics, including employee participation rates, program effectiveness, and employee retention tied to career development efforts.
• Stay updated on industry best practices in career development and learning strategies to ensure the company's offerings remain competitive and relevant.

Academic Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant field.

Professional Qualifications

• SAP Success Factor and Oracle Fusion
• MS Office
• Relevant certifications in Learning and Development (e.g., CPLP) or Performance Management are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in learning and development is preferred.
• Sound understanding of talent management and performance management in complex industries

Other skills and abilities

• Strong understanding of career development frameworks, talent profiling and succession planning.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing learning programs and career development initiatives.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees to help them achieve their career goals.
• Experience with performance management processes, including goal-setting, feedback, and performance appraisals.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS), career development tools, and performance management software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage employees and managers at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Passionate about employee growth and career development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proactive, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Job Description - Talent Development Specialist (TAL00046)

Talent Development Specialist (

Description

• Research and coordinate with external training providers when needed in order to outsource training programs
• Keep track of training costs and participate in the preparation of reports in order to justify expenditures
• Specific for Regional: Develop and implement managerial training programs for the region in line with the yearly learning and development strategy and approved budget
• Specific for Regional: Support local trainers in the implementation of various group training initiatives, coach and follow-up on meeting set objectives and standards
• Specific for Regional: Analyze various organizational HR performance indicators such as employee turnover, performance appraisals results and other and suggest a training action plan in coordination with local HR
• Conduct training needs assessments under the consultation of the hierarchy; prepare and deliver training courses in line with the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and in compliance with the company guidelines
• Foster brand awareness and customer service among staff through targeted training sessions and development programs
• Administer employees performance and development programs in coordination with the Performance Management Department, and provide line managers with the necessary support on the matter
• Conduct shop and back-office orientation programs as well as Group Orientation in order to ensure an effective induction of new employees in addition to a proper transmission of the company values and culture
• Monitor and record training activities and programs' effectiveness for training delivered in own area

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar field; Retail training experience is a major plus
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Self Confidence: level 2
• Change and Adaptability: level 2
• Communication Skills: level 3
• Customer Focus: level 3
• Developing and Motivating Others: level 3

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Development Specialist to support the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our Talent Development function initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to create development programs that supports the growth of our employees and promote a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the designing and implementation of development programs targeting different groups levels, including impactful leadership initiatives.
• Manage and continuously update the Competencies & Skills Framework to ensure it reflects evolving business needs.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of succession planning initiatives across the company, ensuring the identification and development of future leaders.
• Contribute to career path mapping to facilitate clear growth opportunities across the organization.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation related to all talent management and succession planning activities.
• Manage the performance management process by coordinating goal-setting, annual performance appraisals, and the collection of meaningful feedback.
• Analyze performance data and prepare insightful reports to guide informed decision-making for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and update Talent Development dashboards, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility for key stakeholders.
• Prepare regular reports and analytics on talent trends, development progress, and program outcomes to measure impact and inform future strategies.
• Provide data-driven recommendations for process enhancements and continuous improvement in talent development initiatives.
• Actively participate in HR projects, audits, and special initiatives as needed, contributing your expertise and collaborative spirit.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or a related field (required).
• Additional HR certifications (e.g., CIPD, SHRM, APTD) or relevant coursework are an advantage.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in HR, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related fields.
• Experience supporting HR/talent management programs and working in cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to performance management, leadership development, or employee engagement initiatives is preferred.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced
• Must be an Arabic speaker.

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Facilities Services

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Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are building a Talent Development function that is future focused and driven to define the future of the workplace, within a global, growing open source software company, pioneers in remote-first collaboration and employment.

This is an opportunity for a person with outstanding leadership, organisation and intellect, to build our Talent Development team to enhance our leadership and people management practices in our remote setting. We are now 1,200+ colleagues across 75+ countries. We would like to create a new team to focus on Talent Development - to deepen our insights and effectiveness as a remote-first and globally distributed organisation.

We know that being effective remotely requires discipline and good habits, and we would like to invest in the research needed to understand that, the training and policymaking which enables it, and the selection mechanisms that ensure consistency of behaviours. We'd like to understand what really makes a distributed, remote-first workplace work. We think we're pretty good at this, remote-first for almost 20 years, but we know there is a lot still to understand, and the frontier of possibility continues to move outward. We'd like to invest in research, analytics and tooling which raises the bar even further for remote collaboration, organisation and leadership. Most importantly though, we'd like to invest in training and multi directional communications to ensure that our leadership team is consistent in setting and maintaining expectations, driving desired team practice and behaviors, as well as expected management practices are effectively embedded across the company.

This role is the fourth remaining Lead role in our People function, which is a cross-disciplinary group of organisational psychologists, engineers, statistics / analytics experts, talent science and employee relations specialists. We are recruiting globally, and believe we are bringing in outstanding new colleagues in a way that is fearlessly global. Naturally, they come from a wide range of backgrounds, norms and experiences, and our goal in setting up the Talent Development team is simply to lead the leaders to a position of consistent clarity on who we are, how we roll, and how that changes over time.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

• Define and implement an inspiring and comprehensive talent development program
• Develop, drive and embed effective programs of management and leadership development within our remote organisation
• Design and deliver core training programs, partnering with specialist vendors where appropriate
• Create and implement leadership performance indicators and metrics
• Own our leadership skills matrix for performance management, talent assessment, succession planning, mentorship, virtual learning and career development.
• Set up a global learning framework for training and career fulfillment
• Build and manage a new team of Talent Development specialists
• Take a data focused lens to understand trends to strategise and define career development frameworks
• Own and enhance the impact of the learning budget

• An exceptional academic track record from High school and beyond
• Possess insight and experience on what makes people successful in a globally remote tech company at the management level.
• Demonstrated experience with strong insight and perspective on the key conditions and practices that create high performing teams
• Ability to create, lead and execute strategy, and drive change across a company
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy with execution
• Analytical and problem solving skills, for data driven decision making with particular experience in measurement of the impact of development programmes
• Experience in people management and being accountable for a budget
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Job Title: Senior Specialist

As a Senior Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping the Human Resources function of our Abu Dhabi projects and infrastructure centre. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives, working closely with senior leaders.

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with organizational goals, collaborating closely with senior leaders.
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee employee communications, mediate conflicts, and promote a positive culture of inclusivity and engagement.
• Build performance management systems, design learning & development programs, and establish coaching and career pathways.
• Design and administer competitive reward structures, benefits, and incentive schemes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE laws and internal policies; conduct HR audits and maintain governance.
• Manage HR department operations, HRIS systems, key metrics/KPIs, and day-to-day activities.
• Drive HR transformation initiatives, organizational design, digital enablement, and change management.

• Bachelor's degree: HR, Business, Psychology (Master's/MBA preferred)
• Certifications: CIPD L7, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 8–15+ years in HR, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles

This is a mid-senior level position in the Information Technology industry, specifically in the Technology sector.