Job Description - Kearney, MEA Talent Director, Dubai (005 VS)
Position Title:

MEA Talent Director
Reports to Administratively & Functionally:

MEA HRD
Purpose of Position:

This person will be a valued member of the Human Resources department, reporting to the MEA Director of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa region and working cross-functionally with other functions in the region and regional leaders. This opportunity is highly visible in the organization and will lead and execute the end-to-end talent strategy from performance management, feedback tools, and people experience. The role covers the full career lifecycle for management consultants, specialists, and management services.
This is a great opportunity to work closely with several regional leaders and design an innovative framework for developing and retaining the best talent with an astute appreciation for the evolving career tracks within consulting. The right candidate will have a strong mix of innovation and leadership skills while being effective navigating a flexible environment.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities:
The Talent Director, together with the Performance, L&D and People Experience Teams will be responsible for improving the effectiveness of growing and developing our employees at Kearney MEA.
This team will develop a true regional talent proposition to engage the talent market and create a diverse and engaged talent pipeline.
Work closely with the Recruiting and HR Operations teams that are also responsible for the end-to-end People Lifecycle from Onboarding to Alumni status.
Ensure that we have the right tools, processes and culture in place to provide effective feedback and performance management across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance:
Develop and implement talent management strategies and programs to attract, retain, and develop top talent across the MEA region for our different career paths (MC, MS, Specialists).
Partner with business leaders to assess current and future talent needs and ensure a pipeline of diverse, high-potential candidates.
Design and implement effective

performance management

and career development programs.
Implement and elevate a portfolio of

feedback tools

.
Monitor and analyze talent metrics to assess the effectiveness of

talent management programs

.
People Analytics:

Provide regular insights to the Practice leaders, as it pertains to the growth, health and development of their pyramid.
People Experience:

Co-lead the

People Experience

team together with the S&O director.
Others:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay abreast of industry trends, and work closely with the regional HRD and the DEI Manager.
Additional Functions and Responsibilities:
Establishing Strategic Direction:

Establishing and committing to a long-term business direction.
Driving Execution:

Translating strategic priorities into operational reality.
Global Acumen:

Demonstrating an understanding of the regional economic, social, cultural, technological, legal, and political trends.
Regional Acumen:

Work with HR colleagues to ensure compliance with local labor laws.
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills in business English.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Strong presentation skills.
Emotional intelligence.
Technical Skills:
Data analysis and reporting.
Performance management.
HRIS and talent management systems.
Training and development.
Employee engagement and retention.
Change management.
Education:
Master’s degree, preferably MBA or equivalent.
Additional certification around HR, Talent and Organization Design considered a plus.
Previous Experience:
Minimum of 15 years of talent experience in a fast-paced organization.
Experience in a professional services firm.
Success building and executing talent strategies.
Strong leadership qualities.
A strategic mindset and the ability to work beyond tactical tasks.
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