Manager - Talent Management

Merex Investment Group

About the Job:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Manager - Talent Management & Learning at Dubai Holding Group Services. In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

Talent Management Operations:

• Partner with HRBPs, hiring managers, and employees to set clear probation goals, ensuring they are systemically tracked and reviewed on time.
• Lead goal-setting and performance management cycles, ensuring alignment with DH Group Services strategic priorities and embedding SMART objectives.
• Develop and deliver communication and training materials that promote understanding and ownership of Talent Management processes across all employee levels.
• Support HRBPs in managing performance improvement plans to ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance.
• Coordinate Talent Reviews and performance rating calibration sessions, maintaining accurate master data and final outputs.
• Support the Head of People in executing succession planning and identifying high-potential talent for development programmes.
• Design, implement, and track Individual Development Plans (IDPs), ensuring regular progress reviews and alignment with succession pipelines.
• Provide insights, analysis, and recommendations to continuously enhance Talent Management practices and employee experience.

Learning & Development:

• Design and implement structured learning pathways that support professional and leadership development across all employee levels.
• Develop engaging online learning modules and microlearning content to promote a blended learning culture.
• Partner with subject matter experts and Group L&D to ensure learning content aligns with business needs and the Group s learning framework.
• Manage and maintain the learning management system (LMS), tracking participation, completion rates, and learning impact.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning through campaigns, learning weeks, and engagement initiatives that celebrate growth and development.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness through metrics and feedback, ensuring ongoing improvement of training offerings.

Employee Engagement:

• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies that strengthen connection, motivation, and well-being across DH Group Services.
• Partner with HRBPs to analyze engagement survey results and implement targeted action plans.
• Champion innovative engagement initiatives that reinforce DH values and foster an inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Track and report engagement data to measure impact and progress.

Talent Management Metrics & Reporting:

• Identify and track key performance indicators for Talent Management and Learning activities.
• Prepare dashboards, insights, and reports to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Maintain ownership of all reporting for cyclical HR activities to ensure transparency and accountability.

Compliance & System Support:

• Ensure all Talent and Learning activities comply with UAE Labour Law and internal policies.
• Act as a Tahweel super user, training HRBPs and employees on system functionalities and enhancements.
• Partner with IT to identify and resolve system issues and to enhance the functionality of Talent and Learning modules.
• Support audit processes and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.

Core & Technical Competencies:

• Talent & Learning Strategy Development
• Instructional Design & Learning Pathway Creation
• Digital Learning Tools & LMS Administration
• Performance & Succession Management
• Employee Engagement & Experience Design
• Project Management & Data Analytics