Development & Impact Director PwC Dubai

PwC (Internal Firm Services) is presently looking to hire Development & Impact Director to join their team in Dubai. This role, across talent, performance, learning and development (L&D) and rewards will be responsible for innovating, leading and implementing a holistic talent strategy and a seamless, meaningful experience for our people. As part of the team, this role will also help to develop and administer total rewards programme by focusing on areas such as competitive benchmarking, tax and regulatory compliance, and incentive design and linkage to performance management. Requisition ID for this vacancy is 515869WD. 

Responsibilities of A Development & Impact Director

• Develop and execute market leading learning strategies and programs that align with the organization’s goals and values.
• Lead the performance management process, including setting goals, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Design, govern and implement Rewards strategies across the firm that are competitive, fair, and compliant.
• Lead and coach a team of talent, L&D and rewards specialists.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and HR partners to identify and address talent gaps and development needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders, HR partners, customers, suppliers, competitors, and regulators, to build and maintain a network of support and feedback for innovation.
• Monitor and report on key metrics and outcomes of L&D, performance, and rewards programs.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships and track ROI.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices and identify how they can be applied to create a new or improved people experience, services, or processes.
• Use various tools and methods to research, analyze, and evaluate the feasibility, viability, and desirability of new or existing ideas, solutions, or opportunities.
• Design, develop, and test prototypes or pilots of innovative solutions, using agile and user-centered approaches.
• Use data and analytics to measure and report on the performance and impact of innovative tools or processes implemented across talent, performance, rewards and L&D.
• Overall, foster a culture of innovation within the organization, by encouraging creativity, experimentation, and learning from failures.

Requirements For Development & Impact Director

The eligibility requirements for role of a Development & Impact Director are as under:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, education, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or higher in human resources, business, education, or a related field is preferable.
• A certification or accreditation from a recognized professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), or the Institute of Directors (IoD) is as added advantage.
• 12 years of experience in learning and development, performance, or rewards, with at least 5-8 years of leadership experience.
• Experience working in the Big4, professional services or consulting firms is an advantage.
• Experience in using various tools and methods and leveraging the power of AI to measure and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning and development, performance, and rewards programs, such as surveys, assessments, analytics, and feedback.
• Experience working on Workday, Board or any other HR or budgeting software such as learning management systems, performance management systems, and compensation and benefits systems, to create, manage, and report on learning and development, performance, and rewards data and information.

Knowledge & Skills Desired

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, e-learning, and evaluation methods.
• Expertise in compensation and benefits design, analysis, and administration.
• A proven track record of leading and delivering successful learning and development, performance, and rewards programs in a similar or larger organization. This can showcase relevant experience and achievements in the field.
• A portfolio of learning and development, performance, and rewards projects or initiatives that demonstrate creativity, innovation, and impact.
• Leading and managing a team of learning and development, performance, and rewards specialists, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically.
• Inclination towards innovation and incorporating best practices and emerging technology to maximize efficiency.

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