Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager HR - Recruitment to lead strategic initiatives in a dynamic, multicultural environment. This role involves overseeing recruitment for engineering and volume hiring, enhancing processes with AI-driven solutions, and driving Emiratisation efforts. You will collaborate with senior executives, manage a diverse recruitment team, and contribute to shaping the future of aviation. Join a fast-paced organization that values innovation and excellence, offering a rewarding career path with attractive benefits in the vibrant city of Dubai.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous travel benefits

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Transport benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources / Recruitment.
• Proven experience leading high-volume recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment strategy for Engineering and Volume hiring.
• Oversee integration of AI-driven capabilities in recruitment.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Recruitment Strategy

AI-Driven Recruitment

Stakeholder Management

Emiratisation Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Experience in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruitment Marketing Tools

Job description

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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 as Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume and experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your ideas and expertise will help shape the future of aviation. Here, you’ll grow alongside professionals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to our shared success and making your mark on a global stage.

As Manager HR - Recruitment, Engineering & Volume , you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering and Volume Recruitment teams, aligning functional initiatives with business objectives and strategies in line with our employee brand and Emiratisation strategy. You will lead the teams in the development and execution of talent planning, sourcing, and recruitment by enhancing processes, building the talent pipeline, and improving hire quality. This role will consult and collaborate closely across HR and the business on recruitment initiatives, providing expertise and a global perspective to ensure alignment with the Company's goals, culture, core values, and future organisational requirements. This is a senior management role, reporting directly into our Vice President of Recruitment, based full-time across our Dubai offices.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the recruitment strategy for Engineering and Volume hiring, managing a complex structure of Recruitment Managers, Team Leads, Recruitment Partners, Advisors, and Coordinators.
• Define, manage, and deliver recruitment objectives to align with the Company’s vision, mission, and values, partnering closely with business leaders to understand department needs and drive hiring outcomes.
• Oversee the integration of AI-driven capabilities into the recruitment process to enhance candidate experience and operational efficiency, including expanding HireVue's capabilities.
• Shift Engineering recruitment from campaign-based hiring to a digital-first, volume recruitment model, ensuring scalable and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Drive Emiratisation efforts in collaboration with the Manager HR Brand and Partnerships, delivering against the Rehalty strategy to grow Emiratization representation across all levels.
• Enhance recruiter skills through structured upskilling programmes, focusing on research capability, sourcing innovation, and leveraging emerging recruitment technologies.
• Partner with Business Improvement and Group IT teams to initiate and drive recruitment innovations, incorporating new technologies such as AI, chatbots, and advanced sourcing tools.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support team evolution, recruiter upskilling, and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Influence and consult with senior executives and stakeholders, providing insights and strategic advice on recruitment challenges, process improvements, and talent acquisition trends.
• Support internal mobility and succession planning initiatives in partnership with HR Business Partners, promoting proactive talent development.
• Oversee proactive headhunting and executive search activity, collaborating with agencies and leveraging direct sourcing strategies for critical roles.
• Foster a high-performing recruitment team culture by setting clear KPIs, providing coaching and development, and maintaining high levels of engagement, performance, and morale.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, etc.) and 10+ years’ experience in Human Resources / Recruitment
• Proven experience leading high-volume recruitment campaigns, ideally incorporating AI-driven solutions to enhance scalability and candidate experience
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex requisition portfolios
• Experience collaborating with employer branding teams to design and deliver initiatives that increase brand visibility and talent attraction
• Hands-on experience using modern ATS platforms and recruitment marketing tools, with a commitment to technology optimisation
• In-depth knowledge of a wide range of assessment and selection methods (including interviews, assignments, and psychometric testing)
• Familiarity with developing emiratisation strategies and experience driving Emiratization hiring objectives
• Ability to design, manage, and refine recruiting processes, rolling out operational improvements to teams and stakeholders
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and influence senior leaders with credibility and impact

You’ll Have An Edge If You Have

• Direct experience working with AI tools in recruitment processes to enhance volume hiring efficiency and candidate engagement
• Exposure to RPO models or a background in managing outsourcing partnerships within a complex recruitment environment
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading major recruitment change initiatives within multinational organisations
• Strong change management experience, having led large-scale recruiter team transformations, re-organisations, or digitalisation projects in a multinational company
• Demonstrated expertise in recruiter training and development, particularly in upskilling sourcing and research capabilities
• An HR Professional accreditation is preferable

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, and we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our Talent Acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview to share more about your experience and career aspirations. If shortlisted, you will be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer, and our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group.

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. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com / careers

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources and Engineering

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