Talent Acquisition Lead - Emiratization

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive Emiratization recruitment across the Group. This pivotal role involves building talent pipelines, collaborating with educational institutions, and ensuring compliance with Emiratization metrics. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, forecast hiring needs, and enhance the recruitment process for UAE Nationals. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationalization efforts while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and strategic workforce planning.

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.
• Collaborate with the Compensation & Benefits team for pension registration.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Sourcing

Reporting

ATS Knowledge

University Relations

NAFIS Knowledge

Strategic Workforce Planning

Policy Awareness

Reporting Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HR Certification

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 groupwide 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 realtime 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 :

Fulltime