Learning & Development Consultant

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one
of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses
headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating
divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare;
employing more than ‎35,000 employees across more than ‎20 countries in the
Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over ‎200 of the
world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's
entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to
continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers
within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our
customers each and every day

What you will do

Employee Engagement
* Develop and implement employee engagement strategies, initiatives, and programs that align with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
* Facilitate impact planning and action planning workshops that enables improving engagement survey results
* Conduct regular employee surveys, feedback sessions, and focus groups to assess employee engagement levels and identify areas for improvement.
* Analyze employee engagement data and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern, and recommend appropriate actions to address them.
* Lead and facilitate workshops, seminars, and other learning and development sessions to enhance employee engagement and professional development.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of employee engagement initiatives and programs through key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to management.
* Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and research in employee engagement, leadership development, and talent management, and apply them to the organization's programs and initiatives.

Partnership Strategy
* Partner in the execution of Talent identification and succession planning
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders to implement employee engagement initiatives, such as recognition programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and wellness programs.
* Provide coaching and support to managers and team leads on effective leadership practices, team building, and employee engagement strategies.

Required skills to be successful
* Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and drive data-driven decision making.
* Knowledge of best practices and trends in employee engagement, leadership development, and talent management.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent project management skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Professional certifications in employee engagement, talent management, or related fields (e.g., CEE, SHRM-SCP, etc.) are preferred.

What equips you for the role
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
* Minimum of ‎5-‎7 years of experience in employee engagement, talent management, leadership development, or related roles.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing employee engagement initiatives, programs, and strategies.

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