Organizational Development Specialist, Sharjah, UAE

Job Purpose

Supports in the design, delivery and implementation of Organizational Development and HR initiatives across all hubs and subsidiaries to ensure standardization and alignment with business goals. Contributes to policy development, capability building, talent and leadership development, and performance management. Assists in job analysis, career path mapping, and succession planning. Facilitates training initiatives and collaborates with line managers and HR teams to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Key Result Responsibilities

• Works closely with line manager to recommend and facilitate end-to-end structured change management initiatives and strategies to drive standardization and conformity in HR practice across the hubs and subsidiaries in alignment with business goals and industry best practices. 
• Support in developing OD frameworks, policies, and tools that support enterprise-wide capability building, leadership & high-potential development, and long-term talent planning.
• Engages with HR team to constantly enhance, develop and enforce HR Policies and procedures across Air Arabia Group and provides guidance and advice to Line Mangers on the same. 
• Assists in developing and maintaining HR policies that are consistent, compliant, and responsive to both business needs and employee experience. 
• Introduces the “Performance Management System” and the process of assessments as part of the new joiner orientation process. 
• Assists in implementing and improving the effectiveness of Performance Management System across all Airline Hubs and analyzing performance related data to ensure conformity and consistency in the evaluation process & promotes a culture of continuous feedback.

Key Result Responsibilities - Continued

• Supports the Hubs in the Performance Management Process when and as required to ensure conformity and consistency in the assessment process. 
• Assists in implementing and maintaining the systems and processes for the job creation, job evaluation, organizational structure design and related organizational change. 
• Reviews and maintains updated job description library in line with business re-structuring and related changes. 
• Partners with Line Managers decide on career path mapping and guide employees and managers to design & review development plans.  
• Collaborates with Stakeholders on succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Designs, develops, delivers specific workshops and training initiatives across the hubs related to Organizational Development and HR general functions as and when required. 
• Performs all HR system related activities as required & participate in HR Projects and organization wide projects.

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in HR or Human Sciences/ Management or equivalent from a recognized university
• MBA or Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) qualification or HR Professional qualifications and certificates are an advantage. 

Work Experience

• 4+ years' experience as an organizational development specialist handling similar responsibilities, preferably in the aviation or hospitality industry, with overall 8+ years of experience in Human Resources. 
• Experience in implementing performance management across all levels & functions of the business and in analyzing performance related data. 
• In-depth experience in the various HR functions and their corresponding processes is a pre-requisite.