Talent Acquisition Lead - Emiratization

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional conglomerate in Dubai is seeking a Talent Acquisition Lead Emiratization. The role involves spearheading recruitment efforts for UAE Nationals, ensuring compliance with Emiratization regulations, and developing strong partnerships with local educational institutions. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of Talent Acquisition experience with a focus on Emiratization and have relevant educational qualifications, including a Bachelor's degree. This is a full-time position without remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Acquisition with Emiratization focus.
• Experience in financial services or a regional conglomerate.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and selection for UAE National roles across the Group.
• Maintain and report on UAE National headcount hiring targets.
• Provide data and analytics to stakeholders on UAEN data and trends.
• Establish relationships with educational institutions for pipeline creation.
• Develop/update job descriptions tailored for UAE National roles.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews/assessments for candidates.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing

Reporting

ATS knowledge

University relations

Knowledge of NAFIS/GPSSA

Strategic workforce planning

Policy awareness

Reporting automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

HR certification or relevant certs

Job description

The Talent Acquisition Lead Emiratization will spearhead Emiratization recruitment across the Group. This includes building and managing UAE National talent pipelines aligning with group-wide Emiratization targets and maintaining strong partnerships with colleges universities and government bodies. The role is accountable for reporting key Emiratization metrics and ensuring compliance in collaboration with internal departments. The individual will support the Compensation & Benefits function in UAE pension registration and contribute to broader workforce planning initiatives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead sourcing and selection for UAE National roles across the Group.
• Maintain and report on UAE National headcount hiring targets and NAFIS compliance weekly.
• Provide data and analytics to key stakeholders including monthly and quarterly reports on UAEN data and trends (internal and external).
• Establish relationships with educational institutions to create a pipeline of UAE National talent.
• Work closely with hiring managers to forecast and fulfill Emiratization needs.
• Develop and update job descriptions and recruitment materials tailored for UAE National roles.
• Ensure job advertisements align with internal equity and Emiratization priorities.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews assessments and candidate screening.
• Maintain accurate and real-time dashboards on Emiratization hiring performance.
• Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits team to ensure accurate and timely registration with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA).
• Participate in career fairs university engagement initiatives and government employment events.
• Monitor and report on policy changes affecting Emiratization strategy and advise the Group accordingly.
• Ensure alignment with internal audit legal and HR compliance regarding nationalization efforts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or higher
• HR certification or relevant certs

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in Talent Acquisition with Emiratization focus
• Experience in financial services or a regional conglomerate

Skills & Abilities

• Strong stakeholder engagement sourcing reporting ATS knowledge university relations knowledge of NAFIS/GPSSA
• Strategic workforce planning policy awareness reporting automation

Additional Information

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accurate reporting of Emiratization data and dashboards.
• Compliance with Emiratization regulations.
• Strengthening talent partnerships with educational institutions.
• Improved efficiency in hiring UAE Nationals.
• Internal stakeholder satisfaction with nationalization support.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time