Talent Management Specialist - Employee Growth
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 49056)
McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Talent Management Specialist - Employee GrowthJob Snapshot
Role: Talent Management Specialist - Employee Growth
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Human Resources
Experience: 3-5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Talent Management Specialist - Employee Growth position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a people-development opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. McDermott International seeks an HR professional to improve onboarding, maintain a strong talent pipeline, coordinate employee development, and contribute to a consistent and engaging workplace experience.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Human Resources
Salary: AED 12000-20000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Talent Management Specialist applies established HR procedures and business knowledge to resolve straightforward talent-management matters. Working with moderate guidance,
the specialist coordinates across departments, supports global people initiatives, analyzes possible solutions, and develops a deeper understanding of the company\'s workforce requirements, processes, and internal customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate with departments to achieve consistent talent-management outcomes.
* Design, administer, and continuously improve the employee-onboarding process.
* Help new employees integrate quickly into the organization and understand its culture.
* Ensure new hires receive a professional and welcoming onboarding experience.
* Organize team events focused on engagement, collaboration, learning, or professional growth.
* Support recruitment activities designed to attract high-quality candidates.
* Help maintain a healthy talent pipeline for business-critical positions.
* Coordinate training and coaching sessions according to employee-development needs.
* Help employees strengthen current capabilities and acquire new skills.
* Collaborate with the Global People Services team on employee-experience initiatives.
* Support the implementation and improvement of HR programs and projects.
* Contribute practical ideas that enhance employee engagement and service delivery.
* Evaluate business and workforce performance using relevant information.
* Recommend improvements supporting operational and financial objectives.
* Identify process inefficiencies and escalate significant concerns appropriately.
* Apply standard procedures, professional judgment, and previous experience when assessing solutions.
* Handle employee and organizational information with confidentiality and discretion.
Ideal Profile
* Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or a related area.
* Bachelor\'s degree is preferred.
* Practical understanding of onboarding, recruitment, training, and employee development.
* Able to use workforce and business data to identify problems and recommend solutions.
* Strong presentation, facilitation, and training capabilities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable coordinating with employees, managers, and teams across different functions.
* Able to work effectively with moderate guidance and established procedures.
* Strong professional integrity, judgment, and discretion.
* Capable of handling confidential employee information responsibly.
* Organized and able to manage concurrent talent initiatives.
* Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience.
Skills Set
* Talent management
* Human resources
* Employee onboarding
* Recruitment coordination
* Talent pipelines
* Employee development
* Training delivery
* Coaching
* Team engagement
* Event coordination
* Employee experience
* HR program support
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Business-performance analysis
* Data-driven decision-making
* Process improvement
* Presentation skills
* Stakeholder communication
* Confidential information management
* Professional judgment
* Planning and organization
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an HR professional to influence the employee journey from recruitment and onboarding through training and continued development. The successful candidate will collaborate with global people teams, contribute ideas to evolving workforce initiatives, and help create a consistent employee experience across a major international energy organization.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate with departments to achieve consistent talent-management outcomes.
* Design, administer, and continuously improve the employee-onboarding process.
* Help new employees integrate quickly into the organization and understand its culture.
* Ensure new hires receive a professional and welcoming onboarding experience.
* Organize team events focused on engagement, collaboration, learning, or professional growth.
* Support recruitment activities designed to attract high-quality candidates.
* Help maintain a healthy talent pipeline for business-critical positions.
* Coordinate training and coaching sessions according to employee-development needs.
* Help employees strengthen current capabilities and acquire new skills.
* Collaborate with the Global People Services team on employee-experience initiatives.
* Support the implementation and improvement of HR programs and projects.
* Contribute practical ideas that enhance employee engagement and service delivery.
* Evaluate business and workforce performance using relevant information.
* Recommend improvements supporting operational and financial objectives.
* Identify process inefficiencies and escalate significant concerns appropriately.
* Apply standard procedures, professional judgment, and previous experience when assessing solutions.
* Handle employee and organizational information with confidentiality and discretion.
Ideal Profile
* Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or a related area.
* Bachelor\'s degree is preferred.
* Practical understanding of onboarding, recruitment, training, and employee development.
* Able to use workforce and business data to identify problems and recommend solutions.
* Strong presentation, facilitation, and training capabilities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable coordinating with employees, managers, and teams across different functions.
* Able to work effectively with moderate guidance and established procedures.
* Strong professional integrity, judgment, and discretion.
* Capable of handling confidential employee information responsibly.
* Organized and able to manage concurrent talent initiatives.
* Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience.
Skills Set
* Talent management
* Human resources
* Employee onboarding
* Recruitment coordination
* Talent pipelines
* Employee development
* Training delivery
* Coaching
* Team engagement
* Event coordination
* Employee experience
* HR program support
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Business-performance analysis
* Data-driven decision-making
* Process improvement
* Presentation skills
* Stakeholder communication
* Confidential information management
* Professional judgment
* Planning and organization
Why Join Us
This opportunity allows an HR professional to influence the employee journey from recruitment and onboarding through training and continued development. The successful candidate will collaborate with global people teams, contribute ideas to evolving workforce initiatives, and help create a consistent employee experience across a major international energy organization.
About the Company
McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering and construction company serving the energy industry. For more than 100 years, the company has transformed complex ideas into operational infrastructure, including subsea systems, offshore platforms, offshore wind facilities, and major onshore developments. With more than 30000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technology, and project execution capabilities to support reliable energy delivery and the global energy transition.
