Talent Transformation Director

Who are WebBeds

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels transfers tours activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100 cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out

• We are a wholesale global travel organisation.
• We have 1500 people speaking 50 languages in 120 cites across 50 countries
• We partner with over 430000 properties in more than 15000 destinations
• We work with more than 44000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking.

As Talent Transformation Director you will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategies to upskill our global workforce strengthen our learning and development offerings and enhance employee engagement & retention across the company. You will lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous learning in line with our values and strategic skill objectives ensuring our employees are empowered with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a fast-evolving environment.

Collaborating with senior and Talent & Culture leadership and stakeholders you will develop and drive strategies and frameworks around transforming and retaining talent that are aligned with WebBeds overall business goals and employee value propositions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategize and lead the development of upskilling initiatives and training programs that enhance employee competencies preparing them for future business challenges and opportunities.
• Accountable for the Talent Transformation strategy and framework ensuring it aligns with strategic objectives and contributes to talent retention satisfaction and engagement on a global and local scale.
• Collaborate with TCEPs and Employee Relations to ensure smooth and impactful implementation of development programs while aligning them with onboarding and retention strategies.
• Inspire and mentor teams globally fostering a people-first approach and promoting a culture that values coaching learning and personal development.
• Design implement and deliver the Leadership Programme and Succession Plan.
• Develop Performance management strategy and framework to drive and foster better performance to meet business growth.
• Conduct research on industry trends and innovations in talent transformation training engagement and culture to ensure WebBeds remains competitive and attractive as an employer.
• Train present and communicate talent transformation initiatives to senior stakeholders ensuring they are informed engaged and aligned with the companys talent transformation goals.
• Analyze data and metrics to continuously improve training programs and upskilling efforts ensuring they meet business needs and boost employee performance globally.
• Be a storyteller and coach communicating the vision for WebBeds future while guiding teams through transformation in a way that is motivational clear and impactful.

The skills we would like to see in your suitcase:

• Minimum 10 years of experience within talent transformation and change management.
• 7 years of people management experience.
• 5 years of experience in a strategic role.
• Proven ability to manage learning and development programs partnering with external content providers and internal teams to drive the companys upskilling and training agenda.
• Strong understanding of total reward strategies and experience in aligning them with business goals to retain and engage talent.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data from engagement tools (e.g. Culture Amp) to inform decision-making and continuously enhance employee experiences.
• Experience in leading teams providing mentorship and promoting professional growth through impactful training and development strategies.
• Globally astute with the ability to tailor transformation initiatives to the diverse needs of a global workforce.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and employees alike inspiring action through storytelling and clear vision.
• Research-driven staying on top of trends in employee engagement training development and reward strategies.
• A creative thinker constantly seeking innovative approaches to develop talent and transform the workforce.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve transformational goals.
• A people-centric leader with a passion for listening coaching and nurturing talent to achieve personal and organizational success.

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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