Chief Specialist - Career Path Planning

Job PurposeLead the design, development, and continuous improvement of RTA’s career path frameworks and methodologies to ensure structured, transparent, and competency-based employee progression. The role focuses on workforce planning, skills mapping, and policy development to strengthen talent development, internal mobility, and succession readiness across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement career pathing strategies and frameworks aligned with RTA’s human capital strategy, competency models, and organizational structure.Conduct workforce and skills gap analyses to identify career growth opportunities and talent development needs across job families and departments.Design and maintain career progression models that clearly define vertical and lateral pathways for technical, professional, and leadership roles.Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, and Talent Management teams to ensure integration of career pathing with succession planning and development programs.Establish and monitor career progression KPIs and metrics, ensuring the alignment of advancement opportunities with performance, competencies, and business priorities.Lead studies and benchmarking activities to identify best practices in career pathing, job classification, and workforce mobility frameworks within leading government entities and global organizations.Develop and update policies, procedures, and guidelines governing career progression and internal movement in coordination with HR Policy and Governance teams.Provide advisory inputs to senior management on workforce mobility trends, internal promotion patterns, and employee readiness for progression.Evaluate the organizational, financial, and operational impact of career pathing initiatives and recommend optimization measures to enhance sustainability and effectiveness.Coach and mentor HR planning specialists to build internal capability in job mapping, career framework design, and analytical workforce planning.Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.Master’s degree or recognized professional certification (CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) is preferred.11 years of progressive experience in human capital planning, career development frameworks, or organizational designProven experience developing and implementing career pathing models and competency frameworks in large or government organizations.Strong understanding of job evaluation, job families, and competency modeling methodologies.Advanced proficiency in HR analytics, workforce planning, and organizational design tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle HRMS, SAP, or similar systems).Ability to analyze workforce data and translate findings into structured development strategies.Deep understanding of talent mobility, career progression principles, and succession planning integration.Strategic mindset with strong analytical and conceptual thinking.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.Strong project management and change management capabilities.High level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional integrity.