Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition
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About the Role
DAMAC Properties seeks a Senior Manager-Talent Acquisition to drive Emiratization recruitment strategy, attracting and hiring UAE Nationals across business functions.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end recruitment activities for UAE National vacancies across DAMAC Group
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to identify Emiratization opportunities and workforce requirements
- Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified Emirati candidates through multiple channels
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of UAE National talent for current and future hiring needs
- Manage the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, assessment, interviews, offer management, and onboarding
- Establish partnerships with universities, colleges, career centres and government entities to strengthen employer brand
- Represent DAMAC at career fairs, Emiratization forums, networking events, and graduate recruitment programs
- Implement innovative recruitment campaigns to support UAE National hiring targets
- Collaborate closely with department heads and HR Business Partners to align recruitment initiatives with business objectives
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labour laws, Emiratization regulations, Nafis requirements and governmental mandates
- Monitor Emiratization headcount targets and provide regular reports to leadership
- Track recruitment metrics including hiring volumes, time to fill, source effectiveness, and candidate conversion rates
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
- 6 8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 3 years focused on Emiratization recruitment
- Proven experience managing high volume recruitment within large organizations
- Strong understanding of UAE labour laws, Emiratization policies, Nafis programs and government employment initiatives
- Experience working with ATS and HRIS systems
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory
- Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, PHRi) will be an advantage
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Job Purpose
- Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition (Emiratization) will be responsible for driving DAMAC's Emiratization recruitment strategy by attracting, engaging and hiring high calibre UAE Nationals across various business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end recruitment activities for UAE National vacancies across DAMAC Group.
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to identify Emiratization opportunities and workforce requirements.
- Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified Emirati candidates through multiple channels.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of UAE National talent for current and future hiring needs.
- Manage the recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, assessment, interviews, offer management, and onboarding.
- Establish partnerships with universities, colleges, career centres and government entities to strengthen DAMAC's employer brand among Emirati talent.
- Represent DAMAC at career fairs, Emiratization forums, networking events, and graduate recruitment programs.
- Implement innovative recruitment campaigns to support UAE National hiring targets.
- Collaborate closely with department heads and HR Business Partners to align recruitment initiatives with business objectives.
- Provide market intelligence, salary benchmarks, and hiring insights related to Emirati talent.
- Ensure timely communication and a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Ensure full compliance with UAE labour laws, Emiratization regulations, Nafis requirements and governmental mandates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
- Professional HR certifications (CIPD, SHRM, PHRi) will be an advantage.
- UAE National preferred.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
Experience
- 6–8 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with at least 3 years focused on Emiratization recruitment.
- Proven experience managing high volume recruitment within large organizations.
- Strong understanding of UAE labour laws, Emiratization policies, Nafis programs and government employment initiatives.
- Experience working with ATS and HRIS systems.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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