Talent Development Specialist

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 Success Factors 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 Power Connect for labour. o Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): Develop and monitor PIPs for underperformers. • Systems Implementation & Testing o Lead the technical build and testing of Success Factors and Power Connect 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 Success Factors 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 Success Factors, 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 Success Factors 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. Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at abuse@naukrigulf.com Shabista Hashmi - Sr. Talent Acquisition Officer#J-18808-Ljbffr