Overview
Talent Development & Engagement Lead Jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Astra Tech
Title: Talent Development & Engagement Lead
Company: Astra Tech
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About us:
Established in 2022, Astra Tech has rapidly expanded its influence by strategically acquiring and developing key platforms such as PayBy, Rizek, Quantix, and Botim. These acquisitions have culminated in the creation of the world’s first Ultra App, Botim, which seamlessly integrates fintech, e-commerce, AI-powered tech solutions, and communication services into one intuitive and user-friendly experience. This powerful combination allows users to manage their finances, shop, and stay connected—all within a single, cohesive platform.
With over 150 million users across 155 countries, Astra Tech is more than just a tech company—it is a movement committed to enhancing lives through innovation. As a visionary leader in tech development and investment, our mission is clear: to revolutionize technology solutions for consumers and businesses, harnessing the power of AI to elevate digital experiences to unprecedented heights globally.
What will you do?
Talent Development
· Own and drive the full-cycle of talent development strategy, ensuring alignment with Astra Tech’s business goals and long-term workforce planning.
· Lead and oversee the development of a strong leadership pipeline, succession planning programs, and internal mobility frameworks to enhance employee retention and career growth.
· Design, implement, and monitor mentorship and coaching programs that foster continuous learning and career advancement.
Learning & Development
· Drive full L&D function, ensuring the (design, execution, and evaluation) of impactful learning programs that address both current and future business needs – in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring impactful and sustainable learning solutions.
· Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive L&D framework that integrates technical, leadership, and soft skills training to enhance overall employee capabilities.
· Measure and optimize learning effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, engagement metrics, and performance improvements.
Performance Management
· Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and monitoring of the Performance Management cycle, ensuring alignment with Astra Tech’s strategic goals.
· Ensure consistency and fairness in performance evaluations while fostering a high-performance culture through structured coaching and continuous feedback.
Engagement & Culture Building
· Drive the full-cycle of (Employee Engagement strategy, as well as Internal communication strategies) – ensuring a continuous and proactive approach to strengthen workplace culture and drive employee engagement..
· Champion and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the overall talent development and engagement strategy.
· Serve as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, proactively fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and high engagement.
· Ensure a seamless employee experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle by implementing high-impact engagement and culture-building programs.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Minimum 8 years of recent experience independently managing full-cycle Performance Management and Employee Engagement in large organizations.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
Candidate from Consultancy background is a value added and highly preferred
Key Competencies
· Strong influencing skills to drive alignment and adoption of people strategies across the organization.
· Deep understanding of change management principles and their impact on engagement and talent development.
· Strong passion for talent development and cultivating a high-performance, engaged workforce.
