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Talent Development Specialist

Estithmar Holding

Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

5 - 10 years

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. is one of Qatar’s leading diversified business groups, with operations spanning across multiple sectors including healthcare, hospitality, construction, services, entertainment, and technology. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and innovation, Estithmar focuses on creating sustainable value for its stakeholders and driving national development through strategic investments and human capital development. The company fosters a high-performance culture and offers a dynamic environment where talented professionals can grow and thrive.

Job Summary: The Talent Development Specialist at Estithmar Holding will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of integrated talent frameworks related performance and goal management, probation evaluation, to supporting succession planning & career development, with a strong focus on SAP SuccessFactors enablement. This role is pivotal in fostering a data-driven, performance-oriented, and future-ready workforce through standardized and scalable processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and a passion for organizational development. Key Responsibilities: Performance Management Design & Execution • Design and maintain the performance management lifecycle including: o Probation Management: Develop and standardize the probation evaluation framework across all business units, integrating key milestones into SAP for automated workflows, alerts, and outcome decisions (confirmation, extension, termination). Generate data-driven insights on probation trends by department and region. o Objective Setting & Mid-Year Reviews: Set and track SMART objectives through SAP. o Year-End Evaluations & Calibration: Coordinate company-wide evaluations using SAP for staff and PowerConnect for labour. o Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): Develop and monitor PIPs for underperformers. • Systems Implementation & Testing o Lead the technical build and testing of SuccessFactors and PowerConnect functionalities. o Collaborate with IT and SAP consultants for system integration and data mapping. o Define data flows and automation strategies to improve accuracy and usability of reports. • Objective & KPI Development o Research, define, and refine performance objectives, KPIs across departments and maintain the objective library on SAP o Work closely with Heads of Departments/Business Units to align KPIs with strategic goals. o Develop standardized Objective Scorecard templates for C-level executives to promote alignment, consistency, and measurable outcomes. Support ongoing data collection and documentation to capture performance evidence and assist in preparing comprehensive year-end performance summaries for executive leadership. • Training & Stakeholder Engagement o Organize and deliver workshops and trainings on performance framework, systems, and processes. o Design training, guiding & communication materials related to performance management milestones o Maintain strong relationships with leadership to ensure adoption and continuous improvement. • Governance & Policy Support o Support in drafting and updating the Performance Management Policy, Guidelines, and DOA’s. o Ensure system and process compliance, flag inefficiencies, and recommend enhancements. Succession Planning & Leadership Pipeline • Succession planning processes to identify critical roles, talent pools, and successors using SAP’s succession module. • Design & creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to prepare future leaders. • Provide leadership teams with dashboards to assess readiness and succession risks. Career Pathing & Competency Frameworks • Support creating role-based career paths and align them with functional competency frameworks. • Support in keeping job profiles and organizational roles updated and integrated with SAP HR modules. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Analytics • Support DEI goals by tracking demographic diversity and creating visibility through system generated reports. • Present talent health metrics and recommendations to HR leadership. Digital Enablement & System Optimization • Collaborate with HRIS/IT to enhance SAP SuccessFactors modules, ensuring seamless data flow and user adoption. • Identify opportunities for automation and integration with other talent tools or modules. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or equivalent. • Minimum 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in talent development/performance/succession planning. • Proven expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, especially in Performance & Goals and Succession & Development modules. • Experience in diversified or multi-sector organizations; GCC experience is a plus. Key Skills & Competencies: • Strong understanding of performance and succession frameworks. • System fluency with SAP SuccessFactors and data-driven decision-making. • Excellent analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work cross-functionally and lead initiatives from design to execution.