<![CDATA[Talent management has emerged as a strategic approach to human resource development because it enables educational institutions to identify, develop, utilize, and retain individuals with strategic competencies and potential. However, the implementation of talent management in Islamic educational institutions, particularly madrasahs, continues to face challenges in systematically integrating competency development, strategic placement, career development, and human resource retention. This study aims to analyze the implementation of talent management in human resource development in Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Way Kanan Regency, Indonesia. The study employed a qualitative approach using a multiple-case study design across several Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Way Kanan. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis involving principals, vice principals, teachers, and educational staff selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis and cross-case analysis to identify patterns, similarities, and differences across the cases. The findings revealed four major dimensions of talent management: (1) talent identification and competency mapping; (2) competency development and strategic talent utilization; (3) career development, recognition, and motivation; and (4) talent retention and continuous evaluation. The findings indicate that talent management practices have developed within the participating madrasahs, but they remain largely informal, fragmented, and highly dependent on institutional policies and leadership practices. The novelty of this study lies in conceptualizing talent management in Islamic education as an integrated human resource development cycle that combines professional, pedagogical, digital, and leadership competencies with integrity and Islamic values. The study contributes to Islamic educational management literature by positioning talent management as a strategic mechanism for strengthening human resource quality and the sustainability of Islamic educational institutions.]]>
