Manager Talent Acquisition (Emiratisation) UAE National only

Job Purpose

Emiratization Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement the organization’s Emiratization TA Strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with business leaders and PABP’S to identify current and future workforce needs for UAE Nationals.
• Create and manage workforce plans to ensure Emiratization targets are achieved across all business units.
• Monitor and report Emiratization metrics, progress, and compliance with UAE regulations.

Talent Attraction & Pipeline Development

• Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract UAE Nationals across entry, mid, and senior levels.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Emirati candidates through proactive market mapping and engagement.
• Establish relationships with universities, government entities, and talent development programs.
• Graduate Programs & Early Careers (ACE and Path finders)
• Design, launch, and manage structured graduate development programs for UAE Nationals.
• Develop rotational programs, learning pathways, and career progression frameworks.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and continuous development of graduates to ensure long-term retention.
• Build relationships and deep partnerships with select target Universities to ensure the highest calibre UAE graduates are attracted to and engaged with Mashreq
• Identify leading global Universities where Emirati students study abroad (eg Washington, London, etc) and develop partnerships to convert into graduate hiring

Internships & Career Development Programs

• Create and manage internship and trainee programs for UAE National students.
• Partner with academic institutions to offer meaningful work experience opportunities.
• Track performance and conversion of interns into full-time employees.

Career Fairs & Employer Branding

• Lead participation in career fairs, university events, and national career initiatives.
• Represent the organization as an employer of choice for UAE Nationals.
• Develop targeted employer branding campaigns to enhance visibility among Emirati talent.

Retention & Engagement

• Work with HR and business leaders to design retention strategies for UAE Nationals.
• Identify challenges impacting retention and implement targeted solutions.
• Support career progression, mentoring, and leadership development initiatives.

Reporting & Compliance

• Track and report Emiratization KPIs, including hiring, retention, and development metrics.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and nationalization requirements.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory authorities.
• Adopt lean methodology and contribute to the bank’s efforts towards sustainability and digitization.
• Promote Mashreq’s reputation as ‘best place to work’.
• Lead employment branding initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Emiratization policies and UAE labor market dynamics
• Workforce planning and strategic talent management
• Program management (graduate programs, internships, early careers)
• Employer branding and campus recruitment expertise
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 6-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to Emiratization initiatives
• Proven experience in managing graduate programs, internships, and workforce planning
• Experience working with Banks, Financial Institutions, UAE government entities.
• A proven track record of program/ project management