Manager Future National Talent, Emiratisation
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About the Role
Emirates Group is seeking a Manager Future National Talent to lead Emiratisation initiatives, attracting and developing UAE National talent. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in HR, early careers, or talent development.
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Responsibilities
- Engage with business owners and senior stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and translate into a structured annual plan for UAEN talent development
- Lead the operational design and governance of the UAEN early talent funnel
- Manage development and execution of scouting, headhunting, and high potential talent identification strategies
- Oversee operational planning and delivery of all UAEN development initiatives and programs
- Provide strategic oversight for student and trainees support mechanisms
- Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, universities and professional bodies
- Lead coordination with internal departments and external academia stakeholders to ensure a cohesive ecosystem supporting the Emiratisation talent pipeline
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Early Careers development, Talent Development, or other related fields
- Proven experience in designing and managing large scale national talent pipelines or youth/early careers strategies
- Experience working with Emiratization development initiatives and stakeholders (e.g., universities, government entities)
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Job Purpose
- At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driv
- As Manager Future National Talent, you will lead the operational design and execution of initiatives that attract, develop, and prepare future Emiratization (UAEN) talent for successful careers within Emirates Group in collaboration with Strategy, Learning & Talent (L&T), HR Business Partnerships an
In This Role, You Will
- Engage with business owners and senior stakeholders to identify strategic priorities and translate these into a structured annual plan for UAEN talent development, ensuring clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Lead the operational design and governance of the UAEN early talent funnel, ensuring alignment across local and international markets, and integrating Emiratisation goals to Emirates Group future UAEN talent needs.
- Manage the development and execution of scouting, headhunting, and high potential talent identification strategies in collaboration with Recruitment and L&T, connecting students to mentors, resources, and career opportunities.
- Oversee the operational planning and delivery of all UAEN development initiatives and programs, while also driving the launch of new initiatives bridge academic learning with industry needs.
- Provide strategic oversight for student and trainees support mechanisms, including personalised learning plans, career readiness frameworks, and the implementation of the UAEN Careers Passport and career advising strategy in collaboration with L&T.
- Maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, universities and professional bodies to support program success, talent development, and strategic alignment across all early talent initiatives.
- Lead coordination with internal departments and external academia stakeholders to ensure a cohesive ecosystem supporting the Emiratisation talent pipeline.
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or Equivalent) Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources, Early Careers development, Talent Development, or other related fields.
- Proven experience in designing and managing large scale national talent pipelines or youth/early careers strategies.
- Experience working with Emiratization development initiatives and stakeholders (e.g., universities, government entities).
You’ll Have An Edge If You Have
- Ability to work with data driven insights to guide decision making.
- Cultural awareness and understanding of Emiratization development priorities.
- Project and change management experience.
Salary & benefits
- Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax free salary.
- On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more.
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