Job Description

Steel Industry

Free placement

Talent Development & Employee Engagement Manager

Job id: 636502

17 Aug 2026

Job Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience

8 to 10 years

Qualification Level

MBA / Management Post Graduates

Job Function

Administration / Commercial Operations
HR / Industrial Relations / Training
Talent Development & Employee Engagement Manager

Skillset

Talent Development, L&D, and Employee Engagement.

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country; Locally available candidates only apply for this job; Jobseekers from any GCC country

🚨 Urgent Hiring – Talent Development & Employee Engagement Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 8–10 Years
Salary: AED 12,000 – AED 18,000/month

🎯 Position Overview
We are looking for a dynamic and people-focused Talent Development & Employee Engagement Manager to lead Learning & Development, talent development, employee engagement, leadership development, and culture-building initiatives across the organization.
Candidates with experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Steel, EPC, or Heavy Engineering environments are highly preferred.
Fluency in English and Hindi is required.

🔹 Key Responsibilities
Learning & Talent Development
Develop and implement the annual L&D strategy.
Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify competency gaps.
Design technical, behavioral, managerial, and leadership development programs.
Establish competency frameworks and career development pathways.
Drive succession planning and high-potential talent programs.
Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Measure training effectiveness and ROI.
Manage external training providers and learning partners.
Employee Engagement & Culture
Develop and execute the annual employee engagement calendar.
Lead employee wellness, recognition, rewards, and retention initiatives.
Organize town halls, employee events, cultural celebrations, and team-building activities.
Conduct employee engagement/satisfaction surveys and implement action plans.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Strengthen employee relations through regular employee-connect initiatives.
Leadership & Organizational Development
Design and deliver leadership development programs.
Support organizational development and change management.
Build leadership pipelines and support succession planning.
Facilitate talent review discussions.
Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
Internal Communication & Employer Branding
Develop internal communication and engagement campaigns.
Manage HR newsletters and employee recognition communications.
Support employer branding and HR events.
Coordinate leadership interactions and employee forums.
HR Analytics & Reporting

🎓 Qualifications
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related discipline.
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
Certifications such as SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, L&D, Talent Management, Coaching, or OD are an advantage.

⭐ Candidate Requirements
8–10 years of HR experience, with strong focus on Talent Development, L&D, and Employee Engagement.
Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Steel, EPC, or Heavy Engineering.
Experience managing engagement programs for both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
UAE/GCC and multicultural workforce experience preferred.

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