OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management.

The Opportunity

You will act as a trusted consultant and partner to the EVP-1 International Sales team across all aspects of talent planning and management. Additionally responsible for the cross-functional talent agenda for those countries within international scope including; UAE & Saudi Arabia.
Reporting to the VP, of International Human Resources, the role works in partnership with multiple senior leaders, as well as partnering with the Functional HRBP team and HR Centers of Expertise (COE\'s) to define needs, co-create talent solutions and provide business lens input to the development of people strategies.

You will be accountable for providing strategic and operational advice and recommendations to the business leaders on a range of HR matters including talent retention and development, workforce planning, organizational design, strategic initiatives, leadership development and pipelining and diversity and inclusion. Driving innovative solutions to a variety of business/talent problems and leading the development of new initiatives in support of the business talent agenda.

You are great at:

Understand business strategy, goals and priorities, talent risks, and industry trends, to assess needs and barriers in order to drive business performance through the development and delivery of people strategy and solutions. Provide meaningful guidance and insights to support business planning
Facilitate and support leadership pipeline discussions (gap analysis, succession planning, etc) aimed at developing future leaders
Serve as a strategic advisor and change agent related to business initiatives, using business insights and engagement measures to facilitate change
Advise on organizational design and structures
Lead the relationships with assigned senior leaders on behalf of the global HR function
Partner with COEs to effectively provide business context as the COE designs, develops, and implements talent-related programs (e.g. performance assessment planning, talent management activities including assessment of potential and succession planning, compensation reviews, etc.)
Act as a liaison to positively influence and align the agendas of both the business and HR and to ensure the business context is communicated and understood by the CEOs
Provide thoughtful and effective coaching to leaders on all aspects of leadership, and coach leaders to manage and maximize the skills/capabilities of their team members to create a high-performance culture
Proactively seek out relationships with other stakeholders (business operations, FP&A, Site Leaders, etc)
Partnership with the functional (Global) HRBPs and the HR COEs to ensure that business context is applied to day-to-day talent management activities

What it takes:

Interpret and analyze talent metrics and data to assist in making appropriate business decisions and recommendations
Use data predictively to drive workforce planning strategy in partnership with senior leaders by proactively identifying resourcing issues and making recommendations based on predictive modeling and analytics
Understand external talent/workforce trends as applicable to the LOB such as contingent workforce trends, off/onshoring solutions
Stays current with labor compliance for the region and ensures effective planning to mitigate risk to the company and comply with all regulatory requirements in a timely manner in partnership with the HR COEs and other stakeholder groups (Finance).

This is a new role that will be responsible for helping to grow OpenText\'s presence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It will suit a professional with a commercial perspective who can take ownership and establish a successful partnership with the Business.

OpenText\'s commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at . Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText\'s vibrant workplace.

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

Our growing team is mapping the future of Information Management, and we continue to make new discoveries that expand its boundaries. Join us and be part of a winning team, where the opportunities for your career are limitless.

From its innovative start as a research project by University of Waterloo professors in 1991, OpenText has grown into a global company with offices in more than 35 countries. Our high- performance culture has forged our growth and is an excellent fit for people looking to push themselves to learn and do more.

It\xe2\x80\x99s our time to lead, and as part of our team, it will be your time too. Our continued growth will provide you the opportunity to explore, learn and chart an exciting career path while enjoying a good work-life balance.

Perks
If you thrive in a dynamic work environment, there is always a new horizon to explore. We are proud to offer excellent benefits, challenging work and competitive financial rewards.

Benefits
Our employee programs prioritize employees\xe2\x80\x99 well-being and that of their families. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan, education assistance, a wellness/fitness reimbursement and time off to volunteer.

Social events
With offices around the world and flexible work arrangements, OpenText strives to make sure all our employees feel connected. Teamwork extends to our social lives too from local social events to company-wide activities, we want our employees to take time to relax and have fun.

Corporate Citizenship
Corporate Citizenship is more than a program for us, it is engrained in our purpose, impact, and approach to doing business. Through numerous volunteer initiatives, we support education and innovation for global change.

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