Chief Specialist - Talent Development Center
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About the Role
The Roads and Transport Authority seeks a Chief Specialist to lead the Talent Development Center. The role involves formulating training strategies, managing learning programs, and overseeing talent development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement policies and strategies for the Training Centre to support organizational growth and excellence.
- Design and implement procedures and systems for training and development aligned with HR strategy and international best practices.
- Develop functional capabilities through annual learning and development plans, including leadership and technical programs.
- Develop professional growth frameworks by assessing competencies and capability levels through behavioral and technical assessments.
- Create strategic partnerships with external training centers and institutions to enhance program quality and reach.
- Oversee implementation of scholarship, graduate, and summer training programs to support early talent pipelines.
- Oversee execution of training and development programs, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to approved plans.
- Supervise execution of individual performance evaluation processes in line with Dubai Government HR policies.
- Manage logistical arrangements and operational support for training courses and learning programs.
- Direct implementation of new employee induction programs to ensure consistent onboarding experiences.
- Oversee Training Centre Functions and ensure optimal utilization of resources and assets across RTA.
- Evaluate all training programs and providers, preparing detailed performance and impact reports for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in HR
- 9+ years in case of Master's degree (11+ years in case of Bachelor's degree)
- Expertise in assessment and talent pool development
- Skilled in employee performance management and evaluation
- Ability to create and manage individual development plans (IDPs)
- Experience in digital learning platform administration and optimization
- Proficiency in learning strategy design and implementation
- Capability to conduct market research and benchmarking for talent practices
- Strong project management skills with effective delivery oversight
- Competence in ROI assessment of talent and training programs
- Experience in managing end to end training programs
- Knowledge of talent strategy formulation and workforce planning
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Job Description
- The Roads and Transport Authority seeks a Chief Specialist for the Talent Development Center.
Strategy
- Formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the Training Centre.
- Design and implementation of procedures and systems for training and development.
- Develop functional capabilities through annual learning and development plans.
- Development of professional growth frameworks by assessing competencies.
- Creation of strategic partnerships with external training centers.
- Work in Centre wide restructuring and reorganization initiatives.
Operations
- Oversee Implement scholarship, graduate, and summer training programs.
- Oversee execution of training and development programs.
- Supervise execution of individual performance evaluation processes.
- Manage logistical arrangements and operational support for training courses.
- Direct implementation of new employee induction programs.
- Oversee Training Centre Functions and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
Product / Process Improvement
- Evaluate all training programs and providers, preparing detailed performance and impact reports.
- Recommend enhancements to training content, delivery methods, and evaluation tools.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to implement improvements in professional development frameworks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in HR
- 9+ years in case of Master's degree (11+years in case of Bachelor's degree)
- Expertise in assessment and talent pool development
- Skilled in employee performance management and evaluation
- Ability to create and manage individual development plans (IDPs)
- Experience in digital learning platform administration and optimization
- Proficiency in learning strategy design and implementation
- Capability to conduct market research and benchmarking for talent practices
- Strong project management skills with effective delivery oversight
- Competence in ROI assessment of talent and training programs
- Experience in managing end to end training programs
- Knowledge of talent strategy formulation and workforce planning
Job Category
- Talent Management
Advertiser
- Roads and Transport Authority
Department
- Human Resources & Development
Required Nationality
- All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)
Schedule Time
- Full time
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