Talent Management Specialist

• Minimum 5+ years experience Talent Management ideally within the services industry.
• Understanding of the oil and gas industry operations and specific talent needs is an added advantage.
• Experience in navigating organizational changes and transformation.
• A degree in social sciences, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) or HRCI’s PHR (Professional in Human Resources).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing talent management strategies.
• Ability to build and manage high-performing teams across diverse departments.
• Experience with recruitment strategies tailored to technical positions commonly found in the oil and gas and engineering services sector is an added advantage.
• An MBA from a world-accredited organization is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles and best practices.
• Proficient in HR software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proficiency in sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for various roles.

Must-Have Skills:

• Ability to guide and motivate a highly skilled and diverse team.
• Must possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all employee information and data collected.

• Minimum 5+ years experience Talent Management ideally within the services industry.
• Understanding of the oil and gas industry operations and specific talent needs is an added advantage.
• Experience in navigating organizational changes and transformation.
• A degree in social sciences, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) or HRCI’s PHR (Professional in Human Resources).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing talent management strategies.
• Ability to build and manage high-performing teams across diverse departments.
• Experience with recruitment strategies tailored to technical positions commonly found in the oil and gas and engineering services sector is an added advantage.
• An MBA from a world-accredited organization is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of talent management principles and best practices.
• Proficient in HR software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proficiency in sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates for various roles.

Must-Have Skills:

• Ability to guide and motivate a highly skilled and diverse team.
• Must possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and deliver compelling presentations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on all employee information and data collected.

Duties

Strategic Talent Management:

• Understand the specific technical competencies, leadership qualities, and industry knowledge needed for various roles.
• Design programs to attract, develop, and retain top talent to meet both current and future needs of the organization.
• Develop succession plans for critical roles within the company to mitigate risks associated with talent gaps.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, regulatory changes, and market dynamics in the oil and gas sector.
• Promote a culture of open communication that allows for the effective identification and resolving of employee concerns.
• Comply with company policies, legal regulations, and guidelines in all talent management activities.

Talent Development:

• Designing and delivering talent development programs tailored to the unique requirements of the company and the oil and gas industry at large.
• Regularly assessing the effectiveness of talent development initiatives.
• Work with Human Resource Managers and other key responsibility officers to manage the performance of talents within the organization.

Collaboration and Integration:

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to drive organizational success.
• Partner with external hiring managers to fill existing gaps where necessary.
• Ensure that recruitment, training, performance management, and retention efforts are integrated seamlessly into the company’s operations.
• Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding program to welcome new hires and integrate them into the company culture.
• Foster an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Delegate tasks effectively and provide ongoing mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

Data & Reporting:

• Track and analyze key talent management metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, turnover rate, training completion rates).
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate talent management initiatives and their impact on the company's success.
• Provide insight and support for Senior Management decisions.
• Maintain awareness of data security protocols and adhere to best practices for protecting sensitive employee information.