Senior Associate - Succession Planning

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Strategy · Support the development and updates of the talent management framework, Talent Review Strategy and procedures in line with EGA's policies and procedures. · Support the development and implementation of departmental strategy in designing talent planning and succession across EGA. · Support the development of methodology for assessment and development centres, including the use of psychometric assessments. · Propose the Section's goals, initiatives and KPIs for review and approval. Policies and Procedures · Implement the Section's policies, procedures and processes. · Effectively communicate departmental policies and practices to employees. · Support in designing and delivering content and communication for awareness of policies and practices. · Regularly review, critique and benchmark policies and propose revisions as required. · Ensure compliance with the processes and standards set across the section, department and EGA. Processes · Assist and collaborate in running projects including project scoping, implementation and communication strategy, and support the manager in design, development, delivery and monitoring of projects with partners. · Participate in development needs analysis to ensure that customised programmes continuously meet the needs of EGA, adding value whilst remaining cost effective. · Track and report budget spend based on initiatives with a focus on value for investment, in line with EGA's cost-conscious perspective. · Support in conducting the organisation-wide process of Talent Review, Talent Planning and Succession, and Individual Development Plan processes in an integrated manner. · Support in building talent pools of high performers and high potentials at all levels of the organisation to encourage greater effectiveness and productivity, and advise on available talent for internal vacancies in non-critical positions and feed into the talent and succession pools. · Co-facilitate talent reviews through Talking Talent to assess for professionalism, potential and development readiness, with a focus on developing internal candidates for critical positions and an overall enhancement in competency levels; through Talking Development, identify training and development needs and track progress against plan. · Compile information and support the manager in offering counsel and occasionally challenging Business Area leaders in identifying potential and talented employees for critical roles or key positions. · Evaluate the SMART nature of Individual Development Plans and support joint ownership between the Line Manager and the employee to implement and track progress of development. · Track Individual Development Plans by providing constructive feedback and counselling to employees, and communicate with employees to check progress achieved against identified developmental needs. · Ensure alignment of processes across different talent pools and highlight any lapses to the manager for remedial action. Coordination · Maintain regular interaction with HC Business Partners on Talent Review, Talent Planning and Succession. · Coordinate required development interventions including on-the-job learning, mentoring and coaching, Management and Leadership programmes, and modern blended learning. Coaching and Training · Guide and oversee one-to-one and group coaching and training for the Talent Planning cycle (Talent Reviews) and Individual Development processes. · Co-design and develop training packages including e-learning courses for communication and awareness on relevant topics. · Conduct awareness sessions and provide one-on-one coaching and guidance for putting Individual Development Plans in place. Reporting · Prepare reports and periodic updates for Senior Management, ExCo and HCC. · Report on different programmes and their current status. · Provide customised reports on all processes within the section on a periodic basis. Control and Quality · Ensure the quality of development plans is maintained and meets requirements. · Compile and provide thorough talent information to the manager to help maintain the rigour and quality of the Talent Review through engaging and challenging discussions. Budget Control · Track spend versus budget, provide periodic reports and coordinate budget allocation within the department on an ongoing basis. Others · Perform other tasks related to the function as they arise and as directed. Desired Candidate Profile Authority and Decision Making · Work within agreed policies and procedures while keeping the direct manager and team members updated on all matters. · Update the direct manager frequently on all related matters. · Review plans of action or discuss recommendations for the improvement of existing processes, policies and procedures related to Career Development with the direct manager; check and review development plans to ensure relevance and that they meet required standards. · Handle and maintain confidential information with discretion. Qualifications and Skills Minimum Qualifications · Degree in HR; a recognised professional HR certification is preferred. · Psychometric assessment and/or Learning and Development qualification is preferred. Minimum Experience · 6 to 8 years of experience in a specialist role in areas of Career Development, training practices and process handling within a large organisation. Experience in assessment centres is desired. Skills · Strong communication skills including excellent verbal, listening and presentation abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. · Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and data visualisation tools. · Systematic planning and organisational skills. · Strong coordination skills. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry MetalsSteelIronAluminiumFabrication Department / Functional Area HRHuman RelationsIndustrial Relations Keywords Senior Talent StrategistTalent ReviewTalent Pipeline ManagerSuccession PlanningHigh-Potential EmployeesTalent ManagementLeadership Development LeadLeadership Development Get real-time job updates only on our App