Human Resources Manager Emiratization
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About the Role
Women First Jobs seeks an Emiratization Manager to develop and execute the organization's Emiratization strategy in Dubai. The role involves attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining local Nationals while ensuring compliance with government regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company’s Emiratization roadmap and annual hiring plans
- Drive achievement of Emiratization targets in line with local labor laws and regulatory requirements
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for Emirati talent integration across departments
- Monitor workforce localization metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership
- Lead recruitment initiatives focused on local Nationals across all business functions
- Build relationships with universities, career centers, and government entities to create talent pipelines
- Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and Emiratization forums
- Enhance employer branding initiatives targeting Emirati professionals and graduates
- Design and implement development programs, graduate programs, internships, and succession planning for Emirati employees
- Maintain strong working relationships with relevant government authorities and Emiratization platforms
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5–8 years of HR or Talent Acquisition experience, with strong exposure to Emiratization initiatives
- Strong understanding of labor law and Emiratization regulations
- Experience working with government portals and recruitment platforms
- Proven stakeholder management and relationship building skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic workforce planning capability
- Recruitment and talent management expertise
- Data analysis and reporting skills
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Role Purpose
- The Emiratization Manager is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s Emiratization strategy in alignment with government regulations and business objectives.
- The role focuses on attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining local Nationals while ensuring compliance with Emiratization targets and fostering strong relationships with government entities and educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company’s Emiratization roadmap and annual hiring plans.
- Drive achievement of Emiratization targets in line with local labor laws and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for Emirati talent integration across departments.
- Monitor workforce localization metrics and provide regular reporting to leadership.
- Lead recruitment initiatives focused on local Nationals across all business functions.
- Build relationships with universities, career centers, and government entities to create talent pipelines.
- Represent the organization at career fairs, networking events, and Emiratization forums.
- Enhance employer branding initiatives targeting Emirati professionals and graduates.
- Design and implement development programs, graduate programs, internships, and succession planning initiatives for Emirati employees.
- Maintain strong working relationships with relevant government authorities and Emiratization platforms.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5–8 years of HR or Talent Acquisition experience, with strong exposure to Emiratization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of labor law and Emiratization regulations.
- Experience working with government portals and recruitment platforms.
- Proven stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic workforce planning capability.
- Recruitment and talent management expertise.
- Data analysis and reporting skills.
- Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and government entities.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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