National Talent Readiness Specialist (Emiratisation)

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

Job summary

A leading airline company in Dubai seeks a National Talent Readiness Specialist to enhance Emiratisation efforts. This role focuses on HR strategies to prepare UAE Nationals for careers within the organization. Candidates should have 5+ years of HR experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. The position offers a tax-free salary and generous travel benefits.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits including flight and hotel discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Strong understanding of Emiratisation frameworks and local labor regulations.
• Ability to build relationships across HR and business units.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of Emiratisation Programmes.
• Serve as primary contact for students and trainees.
• Maintain records of attendance and feedback.
• Align trainees with business vacancies.

Skills

Human Resources Experience

Relationship Building

Emiratisation Knowledge

Program Designing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

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 a National Talent Readiness Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast‑paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world‑class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

As the National Talent Readiness Specialist, you will execute and deliver initiatives that prepare future UAE National (UAEN) talent for careers within the Emirates Group. You will act as the point of contact for the business, as well as UAEN students, graduates, and trainees, to maintain a high‑quality experience.

In this role, you will:

• Support the planning and delivery of Emiratisation Programmes, in collaboration with the Planning Team, by managing logistics, scheduling, documentation, and compliance‑related tasks to ensure smooth and impactful operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students and trainees, providing guidance, resolving queries, and ensuring that learning milestones are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student and trainee attendance, progress, and feedback, and generate periodic reports to support internal reviews and programme improvements.
• Work closely with HRBPs and Recruitment to align trainees with business vacancies and enable smooth transitions into permanent roles.
• Execute personalised career progression plans that are aligned with business needs, recommend technical training based on requirements, and provide feedback as necessary in collaboration with Learning & Talent (L&T).
• Manage and execute projects to meet specified programme improvements, process automation, and quality control objectives.
• Design and deliver engagement initiatives—such as campaigns, communication drives, and recognition activities—in collaboration with HRBPs to foster a positive experience throughout the Emiratisation journey.
• Partner with the National Insights team, HRBPs, L&T, and other Centres of Excellence to share data, identify emerging trends, and co‑create solutions that address development needs, build capability, and ensure the Emiratisation strategy remains aligned with broader talent and business priorities.

Qualification

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

• 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

You will have an edge if you have:

• A strong understanding of Emiratisation frameworks, local labour regulations, and current market trends.
• The ability to build strong relationships across HR, business units, and external partners to drive alignment and collaboration.
• Experience in designing HR programmes, planning tools, and lifecycle initiatives that support national talent strategies.
• The capability to develop targeted campaigns and manage social media strategies to enhance employer branding and talent visibility.

At Emirates, 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.

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. 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 https://www.emirates.com/careers.