Talent Management & Development Specialist

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Date: 12 Oct 2026

Location: Jeddah, SA

Company: Abdul Latif Jameel Company Limited

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.

Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.

From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

The job holder is being supervised on daily or weekly basis

Level of Authority

The job holder has high boundaries in decision making and low level of authority

Purpose of the Job

To support the execution and coordination of talent management and development initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s development framework. This role focuses on the operational execution of learning activities, managing logistics, supporting individual development plans (IDPs), and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality development experiences.

Key Accountabilities: Description

Support implementation of talent management & development programs and activities

Liaise with external vendors for program logistics

Assist in data collection and reporting on talent initiatives

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

100% execution of assigned tasks

% of programs executed with vendor coordination

Monthly reports submitted on time

Major Activities

Execute assigned TMD initiatives to support associate growth and business alignment.

Coordinate logistics for training programs, including scheduling, venue, materials, and attendance tracking.

Assist in managing vendor relationships and contracts related to TMD programs.

Track and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs) across business units.

 Ensure all internal development program’s supporting and reference documents are regularly updated to support consistent program delivery and ensure alignment with branding of internal development standards of Talent Management & Development.

Facilitate data collection and analysis for talent reviews and development tracking and maintain and update talent development records and documentation.

Coordinate internship program logistics, including onboarding, orientation, assignment planning, and access to necessary tools and systems.

Provide administrative support for internal and external related to development programs.

Job Context

  • The job has direct impact over the execution of training programs, internship operations, and development activities, ensuring timely delivery and a quality learning experience.
  • The job has indirect impact over the effectiveness of development strategies by ensuring seamless logistics and adherence to procedural standards, within low decision-making authority.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

  • The job holder has the freedom to carry out assigned coordination tasks, communicate with internal teams and vendors, and maintain learning data within defined procedures and schedules.
  • The job holder has the authority to approve/decline operational tasks such as rescheduling sessions, confirming attendance lists, or submitting program-related documentation for approval.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

  • The job has a crucial supporting role in implementing talent development strategies by ensuring effective program execution, accurate documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The job holder has a crucial strategic role in sustaining operational excellence in talent development processes, which indirectly contributes to building a skilled and future-ready workforce.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Minimum Experience

0–1 year in Talent Management, Learning & Development, or HR Management functions

Job-Specific Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management and self-organization
  • Training-related skills
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Talent Management
  • Learning and Development
  • Data analysis
  • Project Management

Languages

Arabic and English.

Special Certifications / Membership

Competencies

Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)
Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)
Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)
Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)
Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

Why Work for Us?

With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.

Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.  

Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.

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