Talent Development & Employee Engagement Manager - Manufacturing

Talent Development \& Employee Engagement Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and people-focused

Talent Development \& Employee Engagement Manager

to lead learning, capability development, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in

manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or EPC environments

and possess strong communication skills in

English and Hindi

. This role will be instrumental in strengthening organizational culture, enhancing employee experience, developing leadership capability, and driving employee engagement initiatives across diverse workforce groups.

Key Responsibilities

Learning \& Talent Development

• Develop and implement the annual Learning \& Development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and identify competency gaps across departments.
• Design and implement technical, behavioral, managerial, and leadership development programs.
• Establish competency frameworks and career development pathways.
• Drive succession planning and high-potential talent development programs.
• Develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for employees and future leaders.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and measure ROI.
• Manage external training providers, consultants, and learning partners.

Employee Engagement \& Culture Building

• Create and execute an annual employee engagement calendar.
• Design innovative employee engagement programs and workplace initiatives.
• Lead employee wellness, recognition, rewards, and retention programs.
• Organize employee events, town halls, cultural celebrations, and team-building activities.
• Conduct employee satisfaction and engagement surveys and drive action plans.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work culture.
• Strengthen employee relations through regular communication and employee connect programs.

Leadership Development \& Organizational Effectiveness

• Design and deliver leadership development interventions.
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives.
• Partner with department heads to build leadership pipelines.
• Facilitate talent review discussions and succession planning exercises.
• Drive initiatives to improve productivity, collaboration, and workforce capability.
• Support performance management and employee development processes.

Internal Communication \& Employer Branding

• Develop engagement content and internal communication campaigns.
• Promote company culture through structured employee communication initiatives.
• Manage HR newsletters, employee recognition communications, and engagement updates.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on employer branding activities.
• Support HR events, leadership interactions, and employee forums.

HR Analytics \& Reporting

• Track training effectiveness, participation, and development metrics.
• Analyze employee engagement, retention, and attrition trends.
• Prepare dashboards and HR reports for management review.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve workforce productivity and employee experience.

Required Skills \& Competencies

Functional Expertise

• Learning \& Development (L\&D)
• Talent Management
• Employee Engagement
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Development (OD)
• Succession Planning
• Competency Mapping
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Employee Experience Programs

Technical Skills

• HRMS Platforms
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Microsoft 365 Suite
• Advanced Excel \& PowerPoint
• HR Analytics \& Dashboarding
• Employee Engagement Tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Strong facilitation and training delivery capabilities.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural and multi-location teams.

Education \& Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Professional certifications in L\&D, Talent Management, SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, Coaching, or Organizational Development will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 8-10 years of HR experience with a strong focus on Talent Development, Learning \& Development, and Employee Engagement.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Steel, EPC, or Heavy Engineering sectors.
• Experience managing engagement initiatives for both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• Exposure to multicultural work environments in the UAE or GCC region preferred.
• Proven experience in driving culture transformation and employee experience initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Employee Engagement Score
• Training Effectiveness \& ROI
• Training Hours per Employee
• Leadership Development Program Success Rate
• Employee Retention Rate
• Internal Promotion Ratio
• Succession Coverage for Critical Positions
• Participation Rate in Engagement Programs
• Employee Satisfaction Score
• Completion of Annual Learning \& Development Plan