Human Resources Management
&
Talent Development

Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience: HR Managers, NOC HR Specialists, Ministry HR Staff, and Talent Development Professionals
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual with Practical HR Workshops and Talent Planning Exercises
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Course Overview

This course equips HR professionals in petroleum organizations with advanced tools and techniques for workforce management, talent acquisition, performance management, and succession planning. Participants will develop HR strategies to attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals while aligning HR practices with organizational goals.

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Modern HR Policies & Practices

- HR trends and challenges in the oil and gas sector
- Developing HR policies aligned with organizational strategy
- Legal and regulatory compliance in HR operations
- Exercise: Review and update a sample HR policy

Day 2 – Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

- Effective recruitment and selection techniques
- Competency-based interviews and assessments
- Designing onboarding programs to integrate new hires
- Workshop: Build an onboarding plan for technical staff

Day 3 – Performance Management & Appraisal

- Designing performance evaluation frameworks
- Setting SMART objectives and KPIs
- Delivering constructive feedback and coaching
- Exercise: Draft a performance appraisal form

Day 4 – Training & Development Planning

- Assessing training needs and skill gaps
- Building competency frameworks
- Designing training programs for technical and non-technical staff
- Workshop: Create a training plan for an upstream department

Day 5 – Succession Planning & Nationalization

- Building succession plans for critical roles
- Strategies for talent retention and motivation
- National workforce development and localization strategies
- Capstone Exercise: Develop a talent pipeline plan

Expected Learning Outcomes

Develop and implement effective HR policies for petroleum organizations
Design talent acquisition and onboarding strategies
Establish performance management and appraisal systems
Plan training and competency development programs
Build succession plans and support nationalization efforts

Training Methods

- Classroom instruction and interactive discussions
- Case studies and exercises with real-world data
- Excel-based economic models and production forecasts

Customization for Regional Needs

- Examples from regional onshore/offshore fields
- English delivery option available
- Integration with national regulatory framework

Trainer Profile

- Multidisciplinary instructors (reservoir, production, drilling)
- Regional NOC/IOC engineering advisors
- Guest speakers from petroleum economics and HSE backgrounds
Certification
Certificate of Completion and individual assessment report provided.