Head of Talent and Culture

Strategic Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Employee Wellness and Well-Being Support

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Position Overview

The Head of Talent and Culture is responsible for guiding and managing the overall provision of the Talent and Culture services, policies, tactics, and programs. This role supervises and provides consultation to management on strategic selection, recruitment, and retention plans to ensure a profitable operation of the entire Talent and Culture department and the Club itself.

Additionally, this position ensures that all Talent and Culture needs of the Club are being met and aligned with all business objectives.

Essential Functions / Daily Duties

1. Develop corporate plans and organizational strategy for various Talent and Culture matters, e.g., compensation, benefits, health insurance, colleague accommodation, etc., in line with organizational objectives.
2. Implement strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent management, selection, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations, and retention.
3. Work extensively on sourcing and attracting the best candidates to work for the Club, using different recruitment companies and platforms if required.
4. Develop strategies for performance evaluation, training, development, and appraisal to support and guide the human factor in the company.
5. Develop operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances, developing action plans, measuring, and analyzing results.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to equity, excellence, and high expectations for all colleagues by creating organizational policies and structures that remove barriers and foster inclusion for all.
7. Ensure that the organization develops a high-performing, mission-driven culture by strategically evaluating colleague morale and addressing organizational matters while providing HR solutions and increasing organizational effectiveness and health through planned interventions in the processes.
8. Provide support, help, and assistance to management and colleagues with questions and workplace challenges by providing advice, counsel, and decisions.
9. Guide management and colleagues' actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines, and by communicating and enforcing organizational values.
10. Oversee compensation and benefit programs, including job description and classification, salary structure, and salary adjustments.
11. Comply with local legal and government requirements by studying existing and anticipating new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the department team and management on needed actions.
12. Possess excellent expertise with employment legislation and regulations for companies in UAE, and update knowledge by participating in conferences and educational activities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
13. Oversee admin work related to employment procedures in the UAE, and monitor adherence to developed and implemented internal policies and legal standards.
14. Supervise the work of the HR team and provide guidance and support when and where needed.
15. Deal with grievances, violations, and litigation risks, and advise department heads on the disciplinary procedure and appropriate resolution of colleagues' relations issues.
16. Manage programs and lead colleagues while possessing a strong strategic mindset, diligent and firm attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.
17. Have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational and leadership skills.
18. Report on departmental and organizational matters to executive management by analyzing data and using HR metrics.
19. Carry out any other reasonable duty in order to assist in the smooth running of the HR Department and Club operation.

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