Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Emiratization Manager to develop and implement strategies that attract, develop, and retain UAE National talent. The role will focus on achieving Emiratization targets, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, building talent pipelines, and strengthening relationships with government entities and educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Emiratization strategy in alignment with business objectives and UAE regulatory requirements.

• Drive the recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of UAE National employees across business functions.

• Monitor Emiratization targets, workforce composition, and progress against established KPIs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE labour laws, Emiratization requirements, and relevant regulatory reporting obligations.

• Build strong relationships with government authorities, universities, colleges, and other talent development organisations.

• Establish graduate recruitment, internship, scholarship, and career development programmes to strengthen the UAE National talent pipeline.

• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to identify suitable roles and career progression opportunities for UAE Nationals.

• Develop retention strategies, succession plans, and leadership development initiatives for national talent.

• Prepare periodic Emiratization reports, workforce analytics, and management presentations.

• Identify gaps in Emiratization performance and implement corrective action plans.

• Lead awareness initiatives to promote Emiratization across the organisation and encourage management accountability.

• Stay updated on changes in UAE Emiratization policies, government initiatives, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• UAE National.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Emiratization or UAE National talent management.

• Strong knowledge of UAE Emiratization regulations and labour law requirements.

• Experience in UAE National recruitment, workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies.

• Established stakeholder management skills, preferably involving government entities and educational institutions.

• Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work closely with senior management and business leaders to achieve organisational targets.

Key Competencies:

• Emiratization strategy and implementation

• UAE National talent acquisition and retention

• Regulatory compliance and reporting

• Workforce planning and analytics

• Stakeholder and government relationship management

• Talent development and succession planning

• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration