Talent Management Specialist at The People Practice

Our client in the energy industry is looking to hire a Talent Management Specialist to attract, retain, and develop top talent critical to the company's success. He or she will develop and implement talent management strategies across the entire employee lifecycle. He or she will be responsible for creating and managing workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, and performance management systems. The ideal candidate will also collaborate with the Human Resource Manager to ensure excellent overall human capital management.

 Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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 poses 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.