Culture & Engagement Specialist - 6 months temporary contract

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel and services provider is seeking a Culture & Engagement Specialist in Dubai. In this role, you will support the implementation of culture, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in Human Resource Management and experience in employee engagement and diversity frameworks. This position offers a tax-free salary and industry-exclusive travel benefits, making it a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about enhancing workplace culture.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits including flight and hotel discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Culture, Engagement, Organisational Development, or Human Resources role.
• Strong understanding of employee engagement, culture change, diversity & inclusion, wellbeing, and recognition frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement culture and engagement programmes.
• Plan and support effective administration of culture and engagement tools.
• Survey, analyse, and interpret engagement and culture data.

Skills

Employee engagement

Culture change

Diversity & inclusion

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

As a Culture & Engagement Specialist, you will support the development and delivery of culture, engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and recognition initiatives across dnata Global. You will play a key role in helping employees understand the importance of engagement, while supporting a positive, inclusive culture aligned with dnata’s values and strategic priorities. This role is offered on a 6-month temporary contract and supports dnata businesses internationally.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and implement culture and engagement programmes that support cultural change, employee awareness, and stakeholder buy-in across dnata businesses.
• Plan and support the effective administration of dnata’s culture and engagement assessment tools, working with business and culture champions to achieve strong global participation.
• Create and deliver presentations, toolkits, and product demonstrations to internal stakeholders in support of culture, engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and recognition initiatives.
• Survey, analyse, and interpret engagement and culture data, using market research and benchmarking to evaluate programme effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and business stakeholders on interpreting results and translating insights into meaningful corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development, coordination, and implementation of action plans in partnership with the Diversity, Wellbeing and Culture Engagement Lead for dnata International.
• Support the design, development, and delivery of workshops, learning resources, and practical toolkits that promote dnata’s culture, diversity, wellbeing, and recognition agenda.
• Provide consulting, training, and coaching support to employees and leaders on engagement, wellbeing, and diversity topics.
• Conduct ongoing research and continuous learning to recommend innovative engagement and wellbeing solutions aligned with global best practices.
• Monitor and analyse data related to engagement, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing initiatives, providing insights and reports to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Culture, Engagement, Organisational Development, or Human Resources role.
• Strong understanding of employee engagement, culture change, diversity & inclusion, wellbeing, and recognition frameworks.
• Experience supporting or administering engagement or culture surveys, including analysis, reporting, and interpretation of results.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into practical, business-focused action plans.
• Confident communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across geographies, cultures, and functions in a matrixed environment.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Experience supporting global or multi-country culture and engagement initiatives.
• Exposure to large, complex, or international organisations.
• Experience designing or delivering workshops, toolkits, or learning interventions related to culture, wellbeing, or engagement.
• Confidence consulting with senior stakeholders and guiding leaders on interpreting engagement data.
• Experience working in aviation, travel, logistics, hospitality, or operational environments.
• An agile, innovative mindset with the ability to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.

At dnata, part of Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. If you’re looking for a meaningful opportunity to contribute to culture and engagement at a global level, apply today and join our team.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.