Emiratization Strategy Lead

Client of NicheHR Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of NicheHR Global is seeking a UAE National to lead its Emiratization agenda as Head or Manager of Emiratization. The role focuses on strategic workforce planning, regulatory compliance with MOHRE, and sustainable Emirati talent development across the Group.

The successful candidate will work across legal entities to assess classification status, plan national hiring by category, and protect compliance while supporting business continuity.

Qualifications

• UAE National with valid UAE passport and Family Book.
• Proven Emiratization, government relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning or HR compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE regulations, UAE Labour Law, Emiratization policy, WPS and Nafis.
• Ability to plan hiring targets and budgets aligned to regulatory targets.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and external relationships.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, compliance reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to design practical sustainable programmes for retention and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Emiratization strategy in line with business objectives and government regulations.
• Establish annual category-driven Emiratization hiring plans and monitor progress against MOHRE targets.
• Partner with business leaders to identify UAE Nationals opportunities across functions.
• Build sustainable pipelines of Emirati talent through proactive forward-looking workforce planning.

Skills

Emiratization strategy

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Regulatory compliance

Talent development

MOHRE/Nafis knowledge

Job description

Client of NicheHR Global is seeking a UAE National to lead its Emiratization agenda as Head or Manager of Emiratization. The role focuses on strategic workforce planning, regulatory compliance with MOHRE, and sustainable Emirati talent development across the Group.

The successful candidate will work across legal entities to assess classification status, plan national hiring by category, and protect compliance while supporting business continuity.