Talent & Organisational Development Manager

About WebBeds

Launched in 2013 WebBeds is a global marketplace for the travel trade providing powerful distribution solutions that make selling and buying travel products easier. It sources accommodation and destination services from travel suppliers aggregates and merchandises that content in the WebBeds platform then distributes it to its global network of travel trade buyers who sell to the travelling public.

Hotels and other suppliers - global and regional hotel chains independent hotels apartments resorts attractions transfer and sightseeing companies and more - can sell their products to a global network of online and offline travel buyers through robust solutions that provide greater inventory control to simplify distribution and leverage WebBeds enhanced analytics to inform inventory optimisation choices saving costs and increasing revenue.

Travel buyers - online travel agencies retail travel agents corporate travel managers tour operators wholesalers tourism boards super apps DMCs group providers airlines and more - can integrate the hundreds of thousands of hotels and ground services in the WebBeds marketplace through simple and seamless API connectivity or they can search shop and book online through one of WebBeds trade only booking sites.

WebBeds operates globally through four geographic regions Europe Asia Pacific MEA (Middle East and Africa) and Americas - with over 1900 travel professionals working in 120 cities across 50 countries worldwide.

Find out more about the WebBeds business at

WebBeds is a travel brand of the Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB).

In this role you will:

As Talent & Organisational Development Manager you will lead the implementation of our talent development strategy ensuring alignment with organisational goals and adapting to evolving business needs.

You will work closely with senior leadership and department heads to align initiatives with business objectives serving as a liaison between the Talent & Organisational Development Development department and other units. Managing the Talent & Organisational Development Specialist you will also manage succession planning by identifying high-potential employees and collaborating with the Talent Director and Learning & Skills Manager to design and deploy leadership and high potential talent programs.

You will lead the annual performance management cycle and collaborate on the deployment of the new Workday Talent Optimisation module. You will be responsible for managing and reporting on relevant talent data analytics. A key part of your role will be promoting diversity and inclusion and fostering an inclusive learning environment ultimately cultivating a culture of adaptability and continuous learning.

• Lead the implementation of the talent development strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee the design implementation and evaluation of talent development programmes.
• Act as a liaison between the Talent & Organisational Development team and other organisational units.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Skills Manager on the development of leadership development programmes in alignment with the leadership competency framework.
• Implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of talent development programmes.
• Use feedback and data to drive continuous improvement of talent development initiatives.
• Provide tools and resources for leaders to manage employee performance and development.
• Support integration of talent development with performance management processes.
• Assist in aligning career development programmes with organisational goals and employee aspirations providing logistical support for initiatives.
• Facilitate resources for career counselling and internal mobility and help coordinate career development workshops and seminars
• Manage succession planning efforts maintaining Workday databases and tracking the progress of potential candidates for key roles.
• Assist in developing and implementing change management strategies providing resources to employees during transitions.
• Contribute to promoting and enhancing organisational culture helping to develop programmes that boost employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Manage the budget for talent development activities ensuring efficient resource use.
• Manage the budgets for strategic initiatives and manage relationships with external vendors.
• Prepare reports on talent development activities outcomes and ROI for senior leadership.
• Manage Talent processes within Worday to ensure accurate data smooth workflows and impactful development planning.
• Deliver training where required within the strategy set by the Talent Transformation Director.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within all talent development programmes and initiatives.
• Promote employee well-being programmes coordinating initiatives that address mental health and work-life balance.
• Act as the owner of engagement tools including Culture Amp using data to drive employee feedback and improve workplace culture.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Cultivate a culture of adaptability and continuous learning.
• Lead and develop the Talent Specialist.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Encourage continuous professional growth and development within the Talent Development team.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to drive innovation within the department.

The skills we would love to see in your suitcase:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within talent and learning development.
• 3 years of people management experience
• Knowledge of global talent trends and the ability to adapt strategies to meet the needs of a diverse international workforce.
• An understanding of leadership and high potential development with the ability to design and execute programs that cultivate future leaders.
• Knowledge of change management frameworks such as ADKAR Prosci or Kotter and experience in applying these frameworks in organisational settings.
• Background in career development and talent mobility strategies.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to use data and insights to measure impact inform decisions and drive continuous improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence organisational change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment with experience in adapting programmes to accommodate different regional and cultural contexts.
• A genuine passion for helping employees grow develop and embrace transformational initiatives within the organisation.

Why choose us as your next destination

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow influence & impact change
• Disruptive fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

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