Talent Development

1 week ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Mena Consultant Full time
Talent Development & HR Strategy Consultant (Defense & Security Sector)

Riyadh, KSA

Location: Riyadh, KSA.
Years of Experience: 8-12 years.
Project Duration: 1 year.
Working Arrangement: on-site.
Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

We are seeking an experienced Talent Development & HR Strategy Consultant for a 1-year engagement to lead career development, performance management, and HR strategy initiatives within the Defense & Security sector. The consultant will be responsible for designing and optimizing career pathways, job architectures, competency frameworks, promotion policies, and workforce incentives, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals.

Key Requirements
  • 8-12 years of overall professional experience.
  • Proven experience in HR strategy, talent development, or organizational development.
  • Previous experience in the Defense & Security sector.
  • Proven expertise in career pathway development, job architecture design, and competency frameworks.
  • Strong background in performance management systems, promotion criteria, and job rotation strategies.
  • Experience in developing non-monetary incentive programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.
  • Ability to analyze, review, and update HR policies and procedures to optimize workforce efficiency.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills to collaborate with leadership teams and cross-functional departments.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related fields.
Other Qualifications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess HR frameworks and implement improvements.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with senior executives and operational teams.
  • Ability to design structured HR policies and governance frameworks for workforce development.
  • Experience managing change management and HR transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities1. Career Pathway & Job Architecture Development
  • Develop and implement career pathways for specialized roles within the organization.
  • Review and update job architectures, specializations, and sub-specializations to support career growth.
2. Promotion & Performance Management Enhancements
  • Assess and refine promotion criteria, policies, and procedures to ensure fair and transparent career progression.
  • Develop or update the performance management framework, incorporating industry best practices.
3. Competency Framework & Workforce Planning
  • Review and enhance the competency framework to align skills development with job roles and training programs.
  • Develop job rotation policies and procedures to enhance workforce agility and leadership pipeline strategies.
4. Incentives & Employee Engagement Strategies
  • Create non-monetary incentive programs to improve retention, motivation, and job satisfaction.
  • Align workforce engagement initiatives with career growth opportunities and performance recognition.
  • Develop and refine HR policies and procedures to optimize workforce planning and development.
  • Ensure HR strategies are aligned with the unique demands of the Defense & Security sector.
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