Talent and Performance Management Lead
Overview
The Talent and Performance Management Lead will set and guide implementation of major HR lifecycle activities that ensure the best practices are being utilized to enable business goals, promote employee engagement, and help career growth. The position further entails managing HR initiatives, talent pipelines, and maintaining a streamlined performance and talent management process for the organization. Through managing the HR lifecycle activities, the role ensures alignment among talent strategies and organizational objectives. The role ensures seamless execution of HR lifecycle activities, fostering talent growth and organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Performance Management:
Streamline goal setting, performance review, and the year-end process.
Enable calibration sessions and appeal processes to make everything fair and transparent.
Propel system changes to improve the performance management experience.
Employee listening and engagement:
Drive action planning after employee engagement surveys.
Track progress and validate actions in all divisions.
Create communications that are aligned with survey findings and focus on improvement.
Salary Review Cycle:
Manages the yearly salary review process based on project performance outcomes.
Collaborate with Total Rewards, Business Partners, and Payroll functions in order to support timely delivery.
Bonus Award Cycle:
Oversee the annual bonus pay process, including executive approvals.
Collaborate with relevant teams to make timely and accurate payments.
Talent reviews and succession planning:
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles.
Assist HR leaders in business continuity and talent pipeline development.
Evaluate UAE national readiness for talent and development requirements.
Quarterly People Forums
Develop and share diagrams to convey workforce analysis and trends.
Convey with the business using dashboards and reporting information.
Tracking and reporting:
Track progress against key projects and potential issues.
Escalate issues and remediation activities as necessary.
Feedback and Governance:
Get feedback from Centers of Excellence (COE) for successful projects.
Provide input for policies and ensure alignment of talent and performance management processes.
Process Automation:
Enable initiatives to streamline and automate performance and talent management processes.
Enhance manager and employee experience through use of simple digital tools.
Organizational Design Collaboration:
Work with organizational development (OD) and HR business partners (HRBPs) in talent impact assessment.
Create talent action plans for high-priority organizational design efforts.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or comparable field.
At least 7 years of experience in HR program management, talent development, or business partnerships.
Talent development professional certification is preferable.
Talent and performance management in large multinational companies.
Demonstrated record of achievement in delivering innovative HR programs and driving organizational performance.
Skills and Competencies
Successful project management has the capacity to handle multiple priorities.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the capacity to interpret data and offer actionable insights.
HR systems and tools competencies for talent and performance management.
Leadership abilities to manage teams and deliver efforts to completion.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the official airline of the United Arab Emirates, is a world leader in aviation. In the ten years since its formation in 2003, Etihad has grown its network to serve Middle East, African, European, Asian, Australian, and North American destinations. With a commitment to delivering outstanding service and innovation, Etihad is moving forward its Journey 2030 strategy to double its fleet and triple customers. The airline has received multiple awards for its high-quality service, loyalty program, and cargo options.
Why join Etihad?
Join an innovative and dynamic team.
Be a part of transformative programs that change the face of aviation.
Work in a diverse and inclusive work environment that’s all about teamwork and excellence.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the primary responsibilities of this position?
Managing HR lifecycle functions, including talent management, performance cycle, and employee engagement.
2. What are the required qualifications?
Bachelor’s degree in HR or related, 7+ years of experience, and knowledge in talent and performance management.
3. What skills are required for this position?
Excellent project management, communication, data analysis, and HR systems skills.
4. How does this position support employee development?
By overseeing performance reviews, talent pipelines, and career development programs.
5. What is the organizational impact of this role?
It achieves HR excellence, improves employee engagement, and aligns talent strategies with business objectives.
