Learning and Development Manager - Unique Events amp Exhibitions

Job Summary

• Maintain a robust Talent Management Program for high potential employees; establish Succession Planning for all key positions and redefine the Performance Management System to align/link with budgeted goals while automating/quantifying performance metrics.
• Establish development needs of Business Support Employees and Managers and align those needs to training and development programs and performance reviews.
• Establish development needs of Operational staff and align with Brand Management position requirements internal promotions and succession plans.
• Establish a simplified but balanced performance review methodology and template that is linked to promotions compensations and career development Plan.
• Develop training transmission channels as well as performance evaluation methods by automating related processes

Job Requirements

• Experience / Skills Required:
• Disciplined charismatic motivational;
• Able to converse sensibly on strategies of building the business;
• A selfstarter yet knows value of aligning efforts to maximize corporate initiatives and profitability;
• A people person open yet firm;
• Able to drive and able to follow;
• Inspires innovative and creative approaches;
• Able to convince/motivate/present POV; admit shortcomings and move on; not a big ego;
• Systematic planning organizing & analytical ability;
• Go getter attitude;
• Focuses on fixing the key problems.
• Previous Experience Required:
• Over 10 years of experience in HR domains both as Learning and Development Specialist (preferablybut not required in the GCC countries).
• Experience in performance management is desired.
• Prior work experience in QSR and/or Customer Service environment is desirable
• Minimum 35 years of experience in a similar position with design or implementation experience in Training Needs Analysis Performance Management Systems linking these to the Compensation and Benefits administration.
• Bachelors Degree major in Administration/Human Resources or other (Training Diplomas or Certificates are desirable but not required)
• Compensation & Benefits:
• Private healthcare for self and family.
• Annual Flights for self and family.
• Bonus scheme based on personal and company performance.
• Visa expenses for self and family.
• Genuine opportunity for career progression.