Human Resources Development Manager
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About the Role
A leading management consulting firm seeks an experienced HR Development Manager to establish and lead the HR Development function for a newly formed HR operating model.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment and development of the HR Development function across the assigned business cluster
- Design and implement HR frameworks, policies, processes, and governance for key HR Development functions
- Develop and manage the Performance Management framework including policies, performance cycles, KPIs, calibration processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead Organizational Development initiatives including organizational structure reviews, job architecture, competency frameworks, workforce planning support, and organizational effectiveness projects
- Design Learning & Development strategies, annual training plans, competency development programs, and leadership development initiatives
- Partner with business leaders to identify organizational and talent needs and recommend appropriate HR solutions
- Build scalable HR processes that can evolve as the organization grows
- Develop HR policies, procedures, templates, and standard operating practices
- Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports and recommendations for senior management
- Ensure alignment of HR Development initiatives with organizational strategy and business objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience including Performance Management, OD, L&D, and Talent Acquisition
- Proven experience in establishing or transforming HR functions, Centers of Excellence, or HR operating models
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, policies, governance, and organizational design principles
- Experience in consulting firms, holding companies, or multi business organizations preferred
- Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM CP/SCP, PHRi/SPHRi, CPTD, Prosci, or PMP considered an advantage
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently while building and leading future HR teams
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About the Opportunity
- We are a leading management consulting firm seeking an experienced HR Development Manager to join our team immediately.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and leading the HR Development function for a newly formed HR operating model serving multiple companies within a business cluster.
- This is a unique opportunity to build HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) from the ground up, design HR frameworks, and drive strategic people initiatives that directly support business growth.
- The role requires a hands on HR professional who combines strategic thinking with execution capability and possesses solid expertise across Performance Management, Organizational Development (OD), Learning & Development (L&D), and Talent Acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the establishment and development of the HR Development function across the assigned business cluster.
- Design and implement HR frameworks, policies, processes, and governance for key HR Development functions.
- Develop and manage the Performance Management framework, including policies, performance cycles, KPIs, calibration processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead Organizational Development initiatives, including organizational structure reviews, job architecture, competency frameworks, workforce planning support, and organizational effectiveness projects.
- Design Learning & Development strategies, annual training plans, competency development programs, and leadership development initiatives.
- Partner with business leaders to identify organizational and talent needs and recommend appropriate HR solutions.
- Build scalable HR processes that can evolve as the organization grows.
- Develop HR policies, procedures, templates, and standard operating practices.
- Monitor HR metrics and prepare reports and recommendations for senior management.
- Ensure alignment of HR Development initiatives with organizational strategy and business objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to Performance Management, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition.
- Proven experience in establishing or transforming HR functions, Centers of Excellence, or HR operating models.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, policies, governance, and organizational design principles.
- Experience working in consulting firms, holding companies, or multi business organizations is highly preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CIPD, SHRM CP/SCP, PHRi/SPHRi, CPTD, Prosci, or PMP are considered an advantage.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently while building and leading future HR teams.
Preferred Background
- Candidates with experience in one or more of the following environments are highly preferred: HR Consulting Firms, Holding Companies, Shared Services Organizations, Multi business Groups, Large Corporate HR Functions, Organizational Development & HR Transformation Projects.
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