Talent Management & Acquisition Director

About the Role

ASMO is seeking a Talent Management & Acquisition Director to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and training and development activities. The objective is to ensure a robust pipeline of high-achieving candidates and to manage training initiatives that develop and enhance employee knowledge, skills, and competencies to achieve business objectives.

Strategic Leadership and Planning

The Director will develop and execute the Department’s long-term strategic plan in alignment with corporate strategies, including annual business plans and financial objectives. This involves reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer on progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies, as well as continuously monitoring departmental performance to address deviations and ensure targets are met. The role also contributes to the formulation of the HR strategy, prioritizing employee retention to maintain competitive strength.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct internal/executive recruitment, search, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with KSA labor law in all talent management processes.
• Direct the design and application of the performance management system, aligning corporate and departmental KPIs.
• Direct the development of training initiatives and oversee all internal and external training programs.
• Plan individual career paths for high-achieving candidates based on future company needs.
• Ensure seamless integration of talent from Aramco and DHL.
• Develop ASMO’s recruitment program, ensuring alignment with business plans and objectives.
• Collaborate with the Sales Direct Manager to develop an effective sales training program with corresponding KPIs.
• Manage the performance of departmental employees, define workforce requirements, and oversee talent recruitment, training, and development in conjunction with the broader Human Resources function.

Operational and Financial Oversight

The Director will recommend an optimal organizational structure for the Human Resources Department in coordination with the Chief Human Resources Officer to ensure smooth workflow and resource utilization. This includes preparing and recommending the Department’s budget, monitoring financial performance against the approved budget, and identifying mitigating actions for unsatisfactory performance. The role also involves managing operational accounting entries in compliance with financial and internal standards.

Process Improvement and Reporting

• Identify and manage the implementation of change initiatives on systems, processes, and practices, considering international leading practices.
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, and procedures to ensure operational excellence.
• Identify and manage improvements to ensure compliance with ASMO’s standards and regulatory requirements, aligning with business needs to increase operational effectiveness.
• Present regular and ad-hoc management reports, providing recommendations on new opportunities, highlighting critical issues, and offering strategic insights for effective decision-making.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in talent management and acquisition. The role requires a strong understanding of workforce planning, recruitment strategies, performance management systems, and training and development methodologies. Experience with KSA labor law compliance is essential.