Specialist - Learning & Development (Emirati Talent)

About EDGE:

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

This is why we want you to be a part of our initiative Advanced Concepts. Join us today to enable a secure future.

Top Technical Requirements:

• Support Organizational Development - Assist in the creation, implementation, and facilitation of transformational organizational development initiatives.
• Promote Learning Culture - Foster a culture of continuous learning by identifying and addressing organizational learning and development needs, including leadership development. Implement organizational development (OD) and learning and development (L&D) initiatives and best practices.
• Lead HR Projects - Spearhead key HR projects within Learning & Development, guiding them from initial concept through to development and implementation.
• Establish Rewards and Recognition Framework - Develop and implement a Rewards and Recognition framework that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic objectives.
• Engineering Graduate Training Program - Design, develop, and execute a structured and engaging ‘Engineering Graduate Training Program’ to support the career development of Entry-Level Engineers.
• Enhance Performance Culture - Assist the HR & Admin Manager in building a high-performance culture through change management, recognition practices, and individual development plans.
• Talent Assessment and Succession Planning - Evaluate current and future resource capabilities through talent reviews and succession planning. Lead talent assessments and provide recommendations to senior management to address potential talent gaps.
• Performance Management - Oversee the performance management cycle, ensuring effective goal setting, quarterly feedback, and annual review processes.
• Facilitate Learning Events - Organize and conduct internal learning events and workshops.
• Develop Induction Program - Create and implement an engaging HR Induction program for new hires.
• Manage Internship Program - Oversee the Internship program, aligning it with Talent Pool Acquisition goals and objectives.
• Competency Framework Development - Design and establish a Behavioral and Technical Competency Framework to define critical organizational skills, attributes, and behaviors.
• Job Evaluation and Grading Structure - Conduct job evaluations for all organizational roles. Support the HR & Admin Manager in finalizing job grading structures and collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful job descriptions for existing and new positions.
• Collaborate on Group Projects - Work with Group and Entity HR teams to advance various group projects within the organization.

Knowledge/Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of extensive experience in Talent Development and Performance management
• Minimum Post-graduation in Human Resource Management
• Preferred Professional certification in HRM from a recognized university / body