Learning And Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist | DubaiUp to 15kAED per month + benefitsA leading Dubai-based luxury real estate development company is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Specialist to join its HR function.This is a HR-focused L&D position, with a strong emphasis on Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Rewards & Recognition and Talent Development, rather than traditional training delivery.This is a new role within the organisation, so the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing people processes and frameworks from scratch.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement and manage the organisation’s Performance Management System, including objectives, KPIs, performance reviews, processes and supporting documentation.Partner with managers and employees throughout the performance cycle, providing guidance and support to drive effective performance management.Develop and implement Employee Engagement initiatives to enhance employee experience, motivation, retention and organisational culture.Support the development and management of Rewards & Recognition programmes aligned with business and employee needs.Identify organisational and individual development needs and translate these into relevant learning and development initiatives.Develop and coordinate effective employee induction and onboarding programmes.Analyse HR and people data and prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for management.Track and report on performance, engagement and development metrics, providing meaningful insights and recommendations.Work closely with HR and business leaders to continuously enhance people processes, employee experience and talent development initiatives.About YouThe ideal candidate will come from a Talent Management, Performance Management, Organisational Development, HR or HR-focused L&D background, with proven experience building and implementing HR frameworks.You will ideally have:Proven experience setting up and implementing Performance Management processes from scratch.Strong experience in Employee Engagement and employee experience initiatives.Exposure to Rewards & Recognition and/or broader Talent Management programmes.A strong understanding of HR processes and talent development.Experience managing employee induction and onboarding programmes.Excellent reporting, analytical and presentation skills.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with managers and senior leadership.A hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to build and implement processes, rather than simply administer established systems.Apply today!