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We are looking for a hands-on and proactive Talent Management Specialist to support the execution and evolution of our people agenda. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and operations—requiring someone who is not only comfortable managing the day-to-day execution of talent programs, but is also able to contribute to shaping fit-for-purpose solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will work closely with the VP – Talent Management to deliver high-impact initiatives across Staffing, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement, and Talent Operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong operations mindset, an eye for detail, and the ability to think on their feet—with a genuine interest in building and scaling a growing consulting firm.

What You'll Do

Staffing & Capacity Planning

· Support the VP in managing the day-to-day staffing and quarterly workforce planning exercise

· Coordinate weekly staffing discussions by compiling availability, project demand, and pipeline inputs

· Prepare and maintain workforce dashboards, staffing summaries, and headcount reports for leadership reviews.

· Manager timesheet compliance by monitoring submissions, following up on missing entries, and coordinating with Finance and Project Management teams as needed

· Support the design, documentation, and operational execution of career development initiatives across the firm

· Prepare decks, process flows, communication notes, and summaries for leadership.

· Monitor follow-through on agreed actions, ensuring accountability and timeliness.

· Coordinate the creation and periodic updates of job descriptions and career tracks in line with evolving business and competency needs

· Partner with the Performance team to assess individual and cohort learning needs—using performance reviews, capability models, and skill gap analytics.

· Co-develop tailored learning journeys, blending e-learning, faciliated sessions, on-the-job coaching, and certifications.

· Support full program execution: scheduling, coordinating trainers, managing logistics (virtual and in-person), tracking attendance, and collecting feedback.

· Support in measuring program efficacy using key metrics, post-session surveys, and performance data—implement improvements in real time.

Employee Engagement & Culture

· Assist with end-to-end execution of engagement activities, townhalls, surveys, and feedback loops.

· Support the design and delivery of culture interventions aligned with our values.

· Track engagement metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Who You Are

· 5+ years of experience in talent/HR roles, ideally within consulting or professional services, and a great team player

· Demonstrated experience in learning needs analysis, co-creating learning journeys, and managing L&D logistics end-to-end

· Solid grounding in staffing/resource coordination, with the ability to manage trackers, surface conflicts, and support workforce planning

· Highly detail-oriented and execution-focused—comfortable managing repeatable processes, logistics, and data with accuracy

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, follow through, and communicate with clarity.

· Independent and resourceful—able to operate with ambiguity, and get things done.

· Proficient in resourcing and timesheet tools, LMS, with a keen desire to apply AI to create new solutions

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Anycandidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as beingreceived directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contactthe candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities forpayment of any fees to the recruitment agency.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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We are seeking a skilled Talent Management Specialist to implement and configure talent management solutions for our diverse clientele.

• Engage with clients to gather requirements and analyze their talent management processes.
• Implement and configure talent management solutions tailored to client specifications and industry standards.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices for recruitment marketing, learning management, and performance strategies.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to ensure successful adoption and utilization of talent management systems by end-users.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, updates, and changes in talent management practices.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in implementing talent management solutions with a focus on SuccessFactors modules.
• In-depth knowledge of talent management processes and best practices.
• Experience in configuring and optimizing Recruitment Marketing, Learning Management System, and Performance Management functionalities.
• Proven ability to conduct effective training and change management for end-users.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client engagement and collaboration.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Description

SummaryAs a Talent Management Manager you will architect and champion a skills‐first talent ecosystem that embeds PwC Professional behaviours into the fabric of everyday work.

Your mandate is to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, agility and behavioural excellence—ensuring every colleague understands, develops and applies the capabilities the firm needs today and tomorrow. Partnering with leadership and HR teams, you will weave robust skills intelligence, cutting‐edge assessments and behaviour‐led rituals into people processes so our workforce remains future‐ready, engaged and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

Skills Strategy & Governance

Craft and continually refine the firm‐wide skills taxonomy, mapping emerging market demands to PwC capability frameworks.

Embed strategic workforce planning to anticipate future capability requirements and guide skills investment decisions.

Establish governance for skills data quality, ownership and refresh cycles; champion the skills agenda in leadership forums.

Partner with Tech and HRIS teams to embed a single “skills source of truth” across talent systems.

Career Architecture & Mobility

Design transparent, skills‐based career pathways that allow people to pivot, upskill and thrive in an uncertain market.

Launch internal gig / marketplace pilots, matching project needs with verified skill profiles to maximise deployment speed and employee growth.

Coach leaders to integrate skills signals into workforce planning, succession and reward decisions.

Assessment Design & Validation

Lead development of world‐class, psychometrically sound assessments (e.g., role‐capability batteries, situational judgement tests, credentialing rubrics).

Ensure instruments are fair, valid and inclusive, leveraging global PwC Assessment Standards.

Learning Culture & Initiatives

Embed PwC Professional behaviours into everyday rituals—e.g., start‐of‐meeting reflections, “Wins & Learns” huddles, peer shout‐outs—so Inspire, Empower, Evolve, Champion, Build and Deliver become habit.

Deploy (in partnership with the career development team) micro‐learning nudges (videos, quizzes, chatbots) that reinforce desired behaviours in the flow of work.

Co‐create firm‐wide cultural campaigns (e.g. : skills sprints, hackathons) that normalise continuous learning and experimentation.

Integrate social, experiential and stretch‐assignment learning into onboarding, academies and leadership programmes.

Partner with Inclusion & Well‐being teams to tailor initiatives across cultures, generations and working styles; track adoption and behavioural shift.

Skills Data & Insights

Build dashboards that surface real‐time skills supply vs. demand, identifying gaps, future‐critical capabilities and reskilling ROI.

Translate analytics into evidence‐based recommendations for investment, vendor selection and programme optimization.

Report regularly to the People Leadership Team, highlighting risk areas and success stories.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change

Influence senior partners to shift from role‐based to skills‐based talent decisions; provide change narratives and toolkits. Equip managers with conversation guides to discuss skills growth and agile career moves.

Facilitate communities of practice that share success stories, peer coaching and emerging‐skills alerts.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 10+ years in Talent, Performance Management or HC Business Partnering roles within complex, matrixed organisations (professional services preferred).
• Proven track record designing and implementing skills frameworks & culture initiatives at scale.
• Strong grasp of HC analytics, dashboarding and data visualisation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluency with HRIS / performance platforms; Experience with SkyHive is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and influencing skills; comfortable engaging senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or related field; professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM) desirable.

Personal Attributes

Education

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Career Development, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Confidential Information Handling, Continuous Learning, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data Reporting, Development Collaboration, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Performance Management, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Project Management, Human Resources Management (HRM), Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 19 more}

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Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

Description
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Business Operations
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
As a Talent Management Manager you will architect and champion a skills‐first talent ecosystem that embeds PwC Professional behaviours into the fabric of everyday work.
Your mandate is to cultivate a culture of continuous learning, agility and behavioural excellence—ensuring every colleague understands, develops and applies the capabilities the firm needs today and tomorrow. Partnering with leadership and HR teams, you will weave robust skills intelligence, cutting‐edge assessments and behaviour‐led rituals into people processes so our workforce remains future‐ready, engaged and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Skills Strategy & Governance

• Craft and continually refine the firm‐wide skills taxonomy, mapping emerging market demands to PwC capability frameworks.
• Embed strategic workforce planning to anticipate future capability requirements and guide skills investment decisions.
• Establish governance for skills data quality, ownership and refresh cycles; champion the skills agenda in leadership forums.
• Partner with Tech and HRIS teams to embed a single “skills source of truth” across talent systems.
  

• Design transparent, skills‐based career pathways that allow people to pivot, upskill and thrive in an uncertain market.
• Launch internal gig/marketplace pilots, matching project needs with verified skill profiles to maximise deployment speed and employee growth.
• Coach l eaders to integrate skills signals into workforce planning, succession and reward decisions.
  

• Lead development of world‐class, psychometrically sound assessments (e.g., role‐capability batteries, situational judgement tests, credentialing rubrics).
• Ensure instruments are fair, valid and inclusive, leveraging global PwC Assessment Standards.
  

• Embed PwC Professional behaviours into everyday rituals—e.g., start‐of‐meeting reflections, “Wins & Learns” huddles, peer shout‐outs—so Inspire, Empower, Evolve, Champion, Build and Deliver become habit.
• Deploy (in partnership with the career development team) micro‐learning nudges (videos, quizzes, chatbots) that reinforce desired behaviours in the flow of work.
• Co‐create firm‐wide cultural campaigns (e.g.: skills sprints, hackathons) that normalise continuous learning and experimentation.
• Integrate social, experiential and stretch‐assignment learning into onboarding, academies and leadership programmes .
• Partner with Inclusion & Well‐being teams to tailor initiatives across cultures, generations and working styles; track adoption and behavioural shift.
  

• Build dashboards that surface real‐time skills supply vs. demand, identifying gaps, future‐critical capabilities and reskilling ROI.
• Translate analytics into evidence‐based recommendations for investment, vendor selection and programme optimization.
• Report regularly to the People Leadership Team, highlighting risk areas and success stories.
  

• Influence senior partners to shift from role‐based to skills‐based talent decisions; provide change narratives and toolkits. Equip managers with conversation guides to discuss skills growth and agile career moves.
• Facilitate communities of practice that share success stories, peer coaching and emerging‐skills alerts.
  

• 10+ years in Talent, Performance Management or HC Business Partnering roles within complex, matrixed organisations (professional services preferred).
• Proven track record designing and implementing skills frameworks & culture initiatives at scale.
• Strong grasp of HC analytics, dashboarding and data visualisation (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Fluency with HRIS / performance platforms; Experience with SkyHive is a plus.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and influencing skills; comfortable engaging senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology or related field; professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM) desirable.
  

• Systems thinker able to connect strategy, data and human‐centred design.
• Continuous learner who experiments with emerging talent technologies and methodologies.
• Resilient, solutions‐oriented and adept at navigating change.
• Culturally agile, with a collaborative mindset aligned to PwC’s values of Care, Act with Integrity, Work Together, Reimagine the Possible and Make a Difference.
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionHuman Resources
• IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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NEW JOB: WE'RE HIRING!

Our client, a leading IT & Security provider, is looking to speak with Talent Management specialists considering a move. This role is crucial for implementing and managing talent acquisition, development, and retention programs within the organization.

• Manage the full recruitment life cycle including job posting, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions.
• Utilize various recruitment channels to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Conduct interviews and make recommendations for candidate selection.

• Administer the performance appraisal process, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist in setting performance objectives and performance improvement plans.
• Track and report on performance metrics.
• Provide coaching and support to employees to enhance their performance.

• Support the development of learning and development programs.
• Identify training needs and coordinate training initiatives.
• Assist with succession planning efforts to identify and groom high-potential employees.

• Collaborate with HR and management to develop and implement strategies to improve employee engagement.
• Assist in conducting employee surveys and feedback initiatives.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and employee well-being.

• Gather and analyze data related to talent management and employee performance.
• Utilize HR software and analytics tools to track and report on key HR metrics.

For more information, please apply here or contact Judy Mark.

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

We are looking for a very experienced “ Talent Management Section Head” to join a multinational company located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Job Description:

– Oversee the recruitment process, which involves posting jobs, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and making hiring recommendations.

– Manage all candidates, oversee interviews, keep recruitment status reports, analyze metrics, and help implement recruitment strategies.

– Organize different job fairs, establish a strong network of talented individuals, create and execute diverse training strategies, and actively participate in training programs.

– Assistance in defining the company’s goals and key performance indicators.

– Perform an assessment of employees’ training needs and create a training plan within the allocated budget.

– Develop necessary training programs in order to meet all development goals.

– Supervising employee training implementation, addressing operational issues, and guaranteeing employee contentment.

– Monitor the effectiveness of the orientation process for new employees.

Job Requirements

– Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any relevant experience.

– Minimum 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, L&D and OD.

Responsibilities:

• Support management with Talent Management tasks, including assistance on Training & Development activities, E-learning, Employee engagement, Talent retention, and other employee-related services.
• Assist Line Manager in providing efficient HR administrative and back office services related to Talent Management and project-based tasks as assigned.
• Provide relevant services to support the HR Department in Training & Development, E-learning, Employee engagement, Talent retention, and HR policies & processes; suggest improvements wherever applicable.
• Collaborate with Legal and Management on revising employee policies, procedures, and manuals as applicable.
• Work with the Head of HR to regularly amend/update the Organizational structure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
• Previous experience as a Talent Management Specialist.
• Previous experience as a Learning and Development Specialist.

We are currently managing the search for a top-tier financial institution in the UAE, looking to hire a Head of Talent Management to be based in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will design and execute enterprise-wide talent initiatives, partner with C-suite leaders, and influence the strategic direction of a dynamic, growing organisation. You will be at the forefront of leadership development, succession planning, and diversity, equity & inclusion, ensuring the organisation is ready for the future.

Key Experience:

• Leading group-wide talent management strategies in large, complex organisations, ideally across multiple regions.
• Succession planning for senior leadership and critical roles, ensuring robust leadership pipelines.
• Designing and implementing leadership development frameworks and high-potential programmes.
• Driving diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Partnering with executive leadership to align talent strategies with business transformation and growth agendas.
• Experience within financial services, banking, or similarly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate cultural and organisational complexities across different geographies.

Key Requirements:

• 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Proven track record in designing and executing enterprise-wide talent strategies within complex, multinational organisations.
• Strong exposure to the banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Expertise in diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives and building leadership pipelines across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrated success in driving organisational change and embedding a performance-driven culture.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at C-suite level and collaborate across diverse business lines.
• Strategic mindset combined with the ability to deliver operational excellence.

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We are currently managing the search for a top-tier financial institution in the UAE, looking to hire a Head of Talent Management to be based in Abu Dhabi. In this pivotal role, you will design and execute enterprise-wide talent initiatives, partner with C-suite leaders, and influence the strategic direction of a dynamic, growing organisation. You will be at the forefront of leadership development, succession planning, and diversity, equity & inclusion, ensuring the organisation is ready for the future.

Key Experience:

• Leading group-wide talent management strategies in large, complex organisations, ideally across multiple regions.
• Succession planning for senior leadership and critical roles, ensuring robust leadership pipelines.
• Designing and implementing leadership development frameworks and high-potential programmes.
• Driving diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Partnering with executive leadership to align talent strategies with business transformation and growth agendas.
• Experience within financial services, banking, or similarly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to navigate cultural and organisational complexities across different geographies.

Key Requirements:

• 20+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a strong focus on talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Proven track record in designing and executing enterprise-wide talent strategies within complex, multinational organisations.
• Strong exposure to the banking, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Expertise in diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives and building leadership pipelines across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrated success in driving organisational change and embedding a performance-driven culture.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at C-suite level and collaborate across diverse business lines.
• Strategic mindset combined with the ability to deliver operational excellence.

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources

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