About the Role
Akintola Williams Deloitte, the oldest indigenous professional services firm in Nigeria and a proud member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Talent and Leadership Development. In this vital executive role, you will shape our organizational capability, spearhead enterprise-wide talent frameworks, and cultivate future-ready leadership to sustain our legacy of professional excellence and impactful client service.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the enterprise talent management framework, annual talent reviews, and robust succession planning pipelines across all business functions.
- Design and deliver comprehensive leadership development programmes for all levels, embedding core leadership expectations and executive coaching initiatives.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and executive leadership to diagnose performance gaps, drive organizational transformation, and facilitate team effectiveness workshops.
- Establish learning analytics dashboards to track succession readiness, evaluate return on investment (ROI), and benchmark talent practices against industry standards.
- Lead the strategy and continuous improvement of enterprise learning academies, structured onboarding curricula, graduate trainee initiatives, and institutional partnerships.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is a distinct advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CIPM, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, or ATD are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, or organizational development.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide talent or learning initiatives within structured corporate environments, demonstrating strong stakeholder management and strategic influence.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing competency frameworks, accelerated development pathways, and measurable learning interventions.
- Competitive remuneration package with comprehensive medical coverage and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for continuous professional growth, global networking, and executive leadership development.
- A dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work culture committed to societal impact and professional distinction.