Khaldoun Hussein
Kuwait City
Summary
Experienced professional with 11 years dedicated to Talent Management, Learning and Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, and Performance Management across GCC countries, Jordan, UK, and US markets. Proven ability in crafting and implementing strategic talent programs, fostering learning cultures, and driving organizational growth through effective performance and development initiatives. Adept at perfecting talent pipelines and deploying progressive HR strategies to elevate organizational success
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning & Development Manager
ABYAT MEGASTORE
Kuwait City, Kuwait
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive learning and development programs tailored to organizational needs.
- Utilized data analytics to report on training outcomes and demonstrate return on investment.
- Developed courses based on development needed, company inefficiencies and flaws.
- Created exciting and engaging courses for employees for learning and development purposes.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys and performance metrics, adapting strategies as needed.
- Engaged in professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in learning and development.
- Used a wide range of e-learning platforms to instruct virtual students and design new courses, including Teachable and Udemy.
- Created succession planning frameworks to identify and prepare future leaders within the organization.
- Implemented mentoring and coaching schemes to support individual growth and career development.
- Conducted thorough needs analyses to identify skill gaps and training requirements within teams.
- Led the design and implementation of e-learning modules to facilitate remote training opportunities.
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Avertra Corp
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Support the implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters and ensure consistency and fairness in performance evaluations.
- Develop and keep salary scales and pay structures that align with organizational goals, industry benchmarks, and internal equity.
- Conduct regular salary reviews and provide recommendations for adjustments based on market trends and employee performance.
- Design and implement competency frameworks to assess and develop employees' skills and capabilities.
- Define core competencies needed for various roles within the organization and integrate them into recruitment, training, and performance management processes.
- Collaborate with managers and employees to create individual development plans that align with career aspirations and organizational goals.
- Provide guidance on development opportunities, such as training programs, job rotations, mentoring, and coaching.
- Help in the development and implementation of succession planning processes to identify high-potential employees and prepare them for future leadership roles.
- Collaborate with managers to create individual development plans for potential successors and provide guidance on career progression.
- Analyze data related to talent development initiatives, such as training effectiveness, employee performance, and engagement levels.
- Prepare reports and present findings for management, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and mentoring support to employees, including high-potential individuals and emerging leaders.
- Blended business goals, mission, and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
- Administered course content, schedules and attendance using learning management system (LMS).
- Developed complete training programs and led training using expert learning techniques.
Learning and Development Specialist
OSN
Amman, Jordan
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Blended business goals, mission, and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
- Allocated resources, budgets, and trainers to meet program goals.
- Arranged schedule and delivery for advanced training by external providers.
- Defined HR training and development goals to help teams deliver consistent training across organizations.
- Grew workplace potential by improving productivity levels, motivation, and job satisfaction.
- Prepared instructional materials in handbooks, visual aids, and demonstration models.
- Measured quality and effectiveness of training programs using established methods.
- Administered course content, schedules and attendance using learning management system (LMS).
- Supported performance management analysis, building reliable cases for follow-up.
- Helped businesses implement practical performance management systems to improve employee accountability.
- Provided with prompt feedback, coaching team members on preferred practices and performance management processes.
- Oversaw personnel recruitment, training, and performance management to keep operations profitable and aligned with customer expectations.
- Developed long-term training strategies for new and existing employees across multiple departments.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Agricultural Engineering
University Of Jordan
Amman, Jordan01-2016
Skills
- People & Culture
- Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Learning & Development Management
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
- Career Succession and Planning
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Training
- Employee Development Plans
- Competency Based L&D
- Verbal and written communication
- Learning and Development Plans
- Training solutions development
- Engagement strategy
- Training Life Cycle Management
- Skill Gap Analysis
- Data analytics
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Applications Expert
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Coordination
- Creative thinking
- Planning & Prioritization
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Hogan Certified Assessor HDS
- Hogan 360 Assessment Certified
- Training Of Trainers
- Leadership
- Coaching For Leaders
- Certified Life Coach
- HRM Diploma
- Microsoft Power BI
- Google Digital Marketing and Sales
- Microsoft Office 365 Administrator
- Rapid Mendix Developer
- Developing Cross Cultural Intelligence
- GDPR Compliance
- Data Analytics
Timeline
Learning & Development Manager
ABYAT MEGASTORE
06.2024 - Current
Senior Talent Development Specialist
Avertra Corp
01.2022 - 05.2024
Learning and Development Specialist
OSN
01.2015 - 01.2022
Bachelor's degree - Agricultural Engineering
University Of Jordan