Job no: MRF11512
Location: Kuwait
Kuwait Head Office
Human Resources
From strategic guidance to supporting the day-to-day needs of managers and
employees, the Human Resources Division drives best practice across the
Alshaya business. HR is segmented across generalist and specialist functions
including HR services, recruitment and talent management. These are just some
of the teams that support over 120 nationalities working across multiple
brands and geographies. Our continued growth and expansion can only be
achieved by recruiting, training and nurturing the best global talent. That 's
what we do.
Job Location:
Kuwait, UAE or KSA.
Job Purpose:
Leads the leadership development portfolio related to developing talent for
future roles e.g. Grow with us, Alshaya Leadership Programme - focused on
accelerating the potential of leaders in role.
Accountabilities (but not limited to):
Defining high level priorities and solutions related to portfolio
* Works with head of leadership to define overall strategy for talent development to ensure impact. Design the high-level offering as the SME in this area - engages social learning to support in effective embedding and ongoing application beyond formal learning solutions.
Collaborating with stakeholder and the TX design team to build impactful
solutions
* Works closely with design team to build and update required learning assets to support business impact.
* Works directly with the business as an SME to provide consulting supporting and to build understanding of organizational needs.
Facilitation of programmes / deploying performance support
* C 30% facilitation of key programmes f ocused at E and D pop ulation.
* Team development support to Top 700 teams.
Resource investigating / staying current on business needs and emerging
trends for portfolio area
* Maintains SME status by staying close to external trends, works closely with vendors and external experts to bring the best practice into Alshaya.
Collaborating with wider T &D community in Alshaya to support portfolio area
* Active member of the T&D team and wider Alshaya Learning Community.
Upskilling T &D deployment team to support delivery of portfolio
* Ensure deployment team is fully equipped to achieve the desired business impact - accountable that their solutions can be effectively deployed.
Tools & Resources
* Accredited as a master facilitator in relevant solutions e.g. Core Strengths etc.
* Access to relevant content hubs and portals to facilitate ongoing self led development.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree.
* Fluent in English. Arabic is desirable.
* MS Office.
* Collaboration, problem solving influencing and stakeholder management.
* Minimum on the job experience: 6 years in learning / talent development - 3 years in leadership development, specific experience of talent development.
Competencies - Functional (job specific):
* Adaptability : Can respond flexibility to customer requests enabling the organisation to get the most from the development solutions available.
* Customer Orientation : Understands customer needs and can coach them to provide expert advice.
* Facilitation skills : Able to facilitate senior team D-E.
* Communication & Presentation skills: Effective presenter, experienced running leadership development workshops.
* Questioning skills : Effective in questioning to diagnose needs.
* Coaching & Mentoring skills: Good coaching skills, able to mentor colleagues.
* Measure the effectiveness of learning solutions : Experienced in measuring key learning inputs and outputs, able to understand how impact is achieved through their solutions.
* Interpersonal skills : Able to build effective relationships as a trusted partner.
Work Context:
* Solution high level design: Talent development addressing individual, team and organisational capabilities.
* Programme facilitation: C 30%.
* Communicating with Stakeholders, Peers, customers: Works with succession planning team and local HRVPs to identify target group for acceleration of potential to meet strategic workforce planning needs.
* Scope of work: Designing and deploying the solutions talent acceleration.
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.
Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.
Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.
Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: 29 Nov 2022 Arab Standard Time
Application close: 28 Dec 2022 Arab Standard Time