Emiratisation Talent Sourcing Senior Manager | Emirati Talent

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great workplace culture

Leadership development

Diversity of colleagues

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Senior Manager - Emiratisation Talent Sourcing to lead UAE National talent sourcing across its businesses. The role drives Emiratisation initiatives through partnerships, market mapping, and targeted campaigns, while partnering with Talent Acquisition to support workforce needs.

The candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies, build diverse pipelines, monitor KPIs, and provide insights to leaders for workforce decisions, ensuring compliance with UAE

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Emiratisation and UAE national talent sourcing.
• Experience leading sourcing teams and engaging with business stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE requirements and UAE labour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Emiratisation sourcing strategies aligned to hiring objectives.
• Lead talent mapping and market intelligence to engage UAE National talent.
• Build pipelines via diverse channels including universities, gov partnerships, and social platforms.
• Drive sourcing performance with metrics, SLAs, and candidate experience.
• Provide data analytics and insights to leaders to improve hiring outcomes.
• Ensure governance and compliance with laws and internal policies.
• Lead employer branding and national talent programs to strengthen MAfuttaim's employer brand.

Skills

Emiratisation

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Leadership

Data analytics

Sourcing technologies

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Advanced sourcing certifications

Tools

ATS platforms

Talent mapping tools

Sourcing platforms

Job description

The Senior Manager - Emiratisation Talent Sourcing leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and hire UAE National talent across Majid Al Futtaim's businesses. The role drives Emiratisation initiatives through strategic partnerships, talent pipeline development, market mapping, and targeted sourcing campaigns, while collaborating with business and Talent Acquisition stakeholders to support current and future workforce needs.

ROLE PROFILE

• Develop and implement Emiratisation sourcing strategies aligned with workforce plans and hiring objectives across Majid Al Futtaim's businesses, ensuring agility in response to changing market needs and talent insights.
• Lead talent mapping and market intelligence initiatives to identify, engage, and attract high-potential UAE National talent across key functions, industries, and talent segments.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines through diversified sourcing channels, including government partnerships, professional networks, universities, social platforms, employer branding initiatives, and technology-enabled sourcing tools.
• Drive sourcing performance and operational excellence by monitoring recruitment metrics, managing sourcing SLAs, optimizing sourcing effectiveness, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Leverage data analytics and reporting to assess sourcing outcomes, provide actionable insights to business leaders, and continuously improve Emiratisation hiring strategies and outcomes.
• Provide talent market intelligence and benchmarking by tracking industry trends, competitor activity, talent availability, and emerging sourcing practices to support strategic workforce decisions.
• Ensure compliance and governance by maintaining adherence to relevant employment laws, Emiratisation regulations, and internal recruitment policies across all sourcing activities.
• Lead employer branding and talent attraction initiatives by developing annual engagement plans, career fairs, partnerships, and national talent programs that strengthen MAF's employer brand and maximize return on investment.

Requirements

• Bring extensive expertise in talent sourcing and stakeholder management, with deep knowledge of UAE National talent markets, Emiratisation programs, sourcing technologies, and recruitment best practices.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team management capabilities, effectively coaching, developing, and leading sourcing teams while building strong partnerships with business and HR stakeholders.
• Leverage advanced sourcing tools and market intelligence, including ATS platforms, talent mapping methodologies, and diverse sourcing channels to identify and attract top Emirati talent.
• Drive performance through data and operational excellence, ensuring sourcing KPIs are achieved, including Emiratisation targets, conversion rates, offer acceptance rates, and compliance with MOHRE requirements.
• Exhibit exceptional communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, navigate complex challenges, and deliver sustainable talent solutions.
• Possess 10+ years of talent sourcing experience, ideally within large corporate or shared services environments, supported by a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, with advanced sourcing or talent management certifications.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we're on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We're proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.