Human Capital
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Confidential - Healthcare Arm of prominent Saudi Business Group
About the role
Our Client, Healthcare Arm of prominent Saudi Business Group, is establishing Support Services Hub in Amman – Jordan is looking to hire Senior Talent Development Specialist to be based in Amman – Jordan and reports to HR Operations Manager.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria can apply online or by forwarding their CVs directly to the below email address and put in the subject (Senior Talent Development Specialist- Jordan)
vacancies@jordan-impact.jo
Summary:
The Talent Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the rollout and execution of the company Learning & Development strategy across Saudi Arabia and Jordan, translating the defined capability development direction into structured learning journeys, annual learning calendars and development initiatives.
The role will coordinate the end-to-end execution of learning initiatives, including developing learning journeys and curriculums, sourcing and managing external learning providers, coordinating nominations with business leaders, managing learning logistics and monitoring participation, effectiveness and outcomes.
Role & Responsibilities
1. L&D Strategy Rollout & Planning
• Support the rollout and execution of the organization’s Learning & Development strategy and capability development roadmap.
• Translate strategic L&D priorities into annual learning calendars, programs and actionable implementation plans.
• Coordinate with function and business heads to validate development priorities and identify target employee populations.
• Support the annual learning needs planning process and ensure identified requirements are aligned with the broader L&D strategy.
• Monitor execution of the L&D roadmap and provide regular updates on progress, priorities and implementation gaps.
• Ensure learning activities across Saudi Arabia and Jordan remain aligned with the approved L&D direction and capability priorities.
2. Learning Journeys & Curriculum Development
• Support the rollout and development of structured learning journeys for identified employee segments, roles and capability areas.
• Prepare learning content and materials internally where appropriate, in coordination with internal subject-matter experts.
• Research and curate relevant internal and external learning resources to support defined learning outcomes.
• Support the development and continuous enhancement of leadership, behavioral and technical learning journeys and academies.
• Ensure learning journeys provide clear progression and are aligned with the required capabilities and competencies.
3. Learning Calendar Execution
• Manage the implementation of the approved annual L&D calendar across Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
• Coordinate program schedules, participant groups, communications and learning logistics.
• Work with function heads and managers to manage employee nominations and participant selection for relevant programs.
• Maintain nomination and attendance records and follow up with managers and employees to ensure participation.
• Coordinate program launches, learning communications and post-program activities.
• Monitor implementation against the approved calendar and proactively address delays or execution challenges.
4. Vendor Sourcing & Management
• Identify and source suitable training providers, facilitators, consultants and learning partners based on defined program requirements.
• Develop and circulate learning briefs/RFPs where required.
• Coordinate provider meetings, proposals and evaluations and support the selection process.
• Work with selected providers to align learning content, methodology and delivery with the company required learning outcomes.
• Coordinate commercial and administrative requirements with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance and program quality and maintain an appropriate pool of learning providers.
5. Learning Platforms & Administration
• Support the administration and utilization of the organization’s digital learning platforms and LMS.
• Curate and recommend relevant digital learning content aligned with identified development priorities and learning journeys.
• Monitor learning participation, completion and learning hours.
• Maintain accurate employee learning records and program documentation.
• Support employees and managers with learning-related requests and platform queries
6. Learning Effectiveness & Reporting
• Define appropriate success measures for learning programs and journeys.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback and learning evaluation results.
• Monitor participation, completion, learning hours and other agreed L&D KPIs.
• Support measurement of learning application, effectiveness and ROI where applicable.
• Prepare periodic L&D dashboards and progress reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve learning content, delivery methods and employee learning experience based on data and feedback.
What you'll bring
What you'll bring
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Learning & Development or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development or Capability Development.
• Experience sourcing, evaluating and coordinating with external training providers and consultants.
• Experience working with business leaders and managers on learning needs and employee nominations.
• Ability to develop or curate learning content and work with subject-matter experts to build internal programs.
• Exposure to leadership development, technical academies and/or capability-based development is preferred.
• Experience with LMS and digital learning platforms is preferred.
• Good understanding of learning needs analysis, adult learning principles and learning effectiveness measurement.
• Strong project management, planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-management and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and comfortable working with learning data, dashboards and KPIs.
• High attention to detail with strong follow-up and execution capabilities.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Willingness to travel between Jordan and Saudi Arabia when required.