Talent and Development Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

The Talent and Development Specialist is responsible for the planning, development and execution of talent development programs to meet requirements across GDMO.He/she is responsible for the development and execution of talent development programs and a succession plan to support the GDMO strategic vision.The Talent and Development Specialist is also responsible for the development of the Talent and DevelopmentChief Officer(s), in both technical and soft skills, using on-the-job training as well as in-person or online classroom training.The role holder is expected to demonstrate leadership skills, team management and carry out his/her duties in accordance with the relevant business policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities:

·Support the Section Head HR with the implementation of the strategic vision for HR, to achieve the strategic objectives set out for the department in line with the overall GDMO strategic vision

·Develop the Talent and Development policies and procedures

·Work collaboratively with Directors across GDMO, to support them in their talent and development needs, ensuring programs (online and classroom) are identified and made available to support their needs

·Manage the Talent and Development chief officer(s) in their day-to-day work, providing technical skills support and direction to ensure smooth and successful delivery of results and strategic projects/initiatives in line with the GDMO strategic vision.

·Provide metrics and supporting documents to the Section Head HR to assist with producing monthly KPI reports

·Develop talent within the Talent and Development chief officer(s) through on-the-job training and other training (online and classroom), covering both technical and soft skills

Succession Planning and Programs

·Develop a succession plan for key positions within GDMO, identifying internal candidates with the potential to fill the key leadership positions and providing development experiences and programs to employees who have been identified as high potential candidates for these key positions

·Develop a high performers/leadership program to identify the high performers within GDMO and to offer them continued learning and growth opportunities

Training Programs

• Define employee development guidelines and policies to identify areas of growth for employees, either in their current positions or in preparation for future roles and communicate these to Directors and employees across GDMO
• Develop training programs (online, on-the-job and outsourced) across technical and soft skills for GDMO (general) and departments within it by identifying soft and technical skills and knowledge that are required for the different departments and the roles within them
• Collect training requirements from Directors/departments, align them with both technical skills and competencies, and source options for potential trainings/programs in line with them, including training for Crisis Communications teams, communication/presentation training for employees conducting roadshows, and technical skills such consulting skills for the Strategy & Excellence team
• Manage employee and/or management training programs, from sourcing the chosen training, to scheduling, through to maintaining records of employees who attended and coordinating and providing certification where applicable
• Administer the development of employee skills through training, coaching, mentoring, job rotations, secondments, lateral moves and other skill-development strategies and tactics
• Develop a training program for GDMO staff to build skills in writing briefs and developing pitches

Functional Experience :

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Leadership/Supervisory

A minimum of 3 years leading and managing teams

Education and Qualification Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Business Management