624 Talent Management jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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.

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

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

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

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

1. Gather and analyze data related to talent management and employee performance.
2. 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and conducting assessment centres to evaluate candidates' skills and abilities.
• Implementing psychometric assessments, competency evaluations, and other assessment tools to identify skill gaps and devise individual development plans.
• Analysing assessment data to inform recommendations and highlight strengths and areas for development.

Requirements:

• Specialized in people assessment, preferably certified by SHL through PBS (British Psychological Society).
• Experience in implementing various assessment tools and methodologies, including psychometric assessments and competency evaluations.
• Expertise in analysing assessment data, identifying skill gaps, and devising individual development plans.

Working Conditions:

• Remote work: No
• Employment type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead our Talent Management Section.

• 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.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant experience, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, L&D, and OD.

As a key member of the organization, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating various aspects of human resources. Your primary focus will be on talent acquisition, employee development, and retention.

• Recruitment: Assist in the full recruitment cycle, conduct initial interviews and assessments of candidates, facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation processes.
• Employee Relations: Address employee inquiries and concerns, provide guidance on HR policies and procedures, assist in resolving conflicts and grievances.
• Performance Management: Coordinate and administer performance review processes, assist in developing and implementing performance improvement plans.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records and HR databases, process HR-related documentation, assist in payroll administration and benefits management.
• Training and Development: Support the planning and execution of training programs, maintain training records and track employee development progress.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in HR roles.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of HR practices and labor laws, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• Personal Qualities: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, discretion in handling confidential information.

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.

This role is a key partnership opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to develop and deliver people priorities aligned to the firm’s overall strategy.

The Business Strategy and Talent Management Executive will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver high-impact people priorities and processes, including talent pipeline reviews, regional resourcing plans, and employee relations strategies.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and embed people priorities across the business unit.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate demand and capacity needs, future skills, and attrition, and develop strategic workforce plans accordingly.
• Develop and implement effective HR strategies to drive business outcomes, improve employee engagement, and enhance the overall work experience.

• Design and implement talent management programs to identify, develop, and retain top performers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of talent management initiatives with business objectives.

• Support the development and implementation of employee relations strategies to drive positive employee experiences and minimize conflict.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations best practices and policies.

• Contribute to the development of business plans and forecasts, incorporating HR metrics and insights.
• Analyze HR data and trends to inform business decisions and optimize HR strategies.

Requirements:

A successful candidate will have a strong track record in HR leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to think strategically and drive results. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and formal HR qualifications are required. Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP or HRCI PHR would be an asset.

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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 level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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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

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PwC Middle East by 2x

Global Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 months ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 20 hours ago

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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