Senior Talent Management Specialist

Role Description The Senior Talent Management Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Jeddah, responsible for designing and implementing people strategies that support organizational goals. The role involves planning and managing talent management programs, including performance management cycles, succession plans, and leadership development initiatives. Day-to-day tasks include assessing workforce capabilities, recommending development solutions, facilitating training sessions, and driving employee engagement activities that strengthen culture and retention. The specialist will partner with leadership to identify high-potential team members, create career pathways, and ensure consistent, fair, and transparent talent processes. The role also includes maintaining HR analytics related to talent programs, preparing reports and recommendations, and ensuring alignment with local labor regulations and internal policies.QualificationsManage the full recruitment cycle, from workforce requirements and sourcing through screening, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, recruitment agencies, professional networks, referrals, and other channels.Conduct CV screening, competency-based interviews, and candidate assessments.Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future business requirements.Coordinate interviews and selection processes with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.Manage job postings and employer branding activities to attract qualified candidates.Conduct salary and talent market research to support recruitment and workforce planning.Negotiate offers within approved company policies and coordinate pre-employment requirements.Maintain accurate candidate information and recruitment records within the ATS/HRIS.Monitor recruitment KPIs, including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, and offer acceptance rate.Talent ManagementSupport the development and implementation of the organization's talent management strategy.Identify high-potential employees and support talent identification and development initiatives.Coordinate talent reviews, succession planning, and career development programs.Support the creation and maintenance of succession plans for key positions.Work with managers to identify critical skills, competency gaps, and development needs.Support the development of individual development plans (IDPs) for employees.Coordinate talent development programs, including training, coaching, mentoring, and career development initiatives.Monitor employee development progress and evaluate the effectiveness of talent programs.Support internal mobility and career progression initiatives.Performance ManagementSupport the implementation and administration of the organization's performance management cycle.Coordinate performance reviews and ensure timely completion of appraisal processes.Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance management procedures and best practices.Support the identification of performance gaps and appropriate development actions.Analyze performance data and provide insights to HR management.Employee Engagement & RetentionSupport employee engagement and retention initiatives.Conduct or coordinate employee surveys and analyze engagement results.Identify trends affecting employee satisfaction, retention, and turnover.Recommend initiatives to improve employee experience and organizational culture.Support employee recognition and talent retention programs.HR Analytics & ReportingPrepare regular recruitment and talent management reports for HR management.Track key metrics related to recruitment, turnover, performance, succession, and employee development.Analyze HR data to identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.Maintain accurate and confidential employee and talent management records.