Talent Partner - Early Careers and Emiratization

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group seeks a Talent Partner to drive early careers and Emiratization initiatives in Dubai. The role leads group hiring for interns and graduates, aligning university relations with government programmes and external partners to strengthen future skills pipelines.

You will develop targeted strategies, manage high-volume and niche roles, and deliver employer branding campaigns across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience with strong talent acquisition.
• Experience managing university relationships and internships.
• Familiarity with UAE Emiratization and national talent strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hiring for internships and graduate programmes.
• Develop recruitment strategies for universities and colleges.
• Build relationships with educational institutions and partners.
• Maintain diverse pools of high-potential candidates.
• Create employer-brand campaigns for priority talent segments.
• Organise career fairs, workshops and recruiting events.
• Represent Al-Futtaim at university hiring drives.
• Advise HR and hiring managers on recruitment needs.
• Align hiring with business priorities and future skill needs.
• Identify competencies for long-term growth.
• Engage government initiatives supporting Emirati employment.
• Manage Emirati talent pools according to demand.
• Monitor progress against Emiratization targets.
• Ensure fair and consistent candidate evaluations.
• Maintain recruitment compliance with laws and policies.
• Develop campaigns to attract underrepresented groups.
• Track timelines and cost-per-hire with quality metrics.
• Recommend process improvements from data and feedback.

Skills

Early-career talent acquisition

Graduate recruitment

Internship programmes

Emiratization strategy

University relationship mgmt

Government program coordination

Employer branding campaigns

Career fair delivery

Interviewing and assessment

Stakeholder management

Data analysis and reporting

Diversity-focused sourcing

Talent pipeline development

Cost-per-hire analysis

Time-to-fill tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Job description

Job Snapshot

Talent Partner - Early Careers and Emiratization

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Industry: Human Resources | Function: Recruiting-Sourcing | Experience: Minimum 5 years in HR with significant talent acquisition experience | Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a Talent Partner - Early Careers and Emiratization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a strategic recruitment role within the Human Resources industry. The position will lead group hiring for interns, graduates and other early-career programmes while advancing Emiratization objectives. The Talent Partner will connect business requirements with universities, government initiatives and external talent organisations. The role will strengthen future-skills pipelines, improve recruitment performance and position Al-Futtaim as an employer of choice among emerging professionals.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Human Resources
Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
Salary: AED 18000-26000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 179325

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end hiring for internships, graduate programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Develop targeted recruitment strategies for universities and colleges.
• Build relationships with educational institutions and external talent partners.
• Maintain access to diverse pools of high-potential candidates.
• Create employer-brand campaigns for priority talent segments.
• Organise workshops, networking sessions and recruitment events.
• Represent Al-Futtaim at career fairs and university hiring drives.
• Consult with HR teams and hiring managers on recruitment requirements.
• Align hiring plans with business priorities and future skill needs.
• Identify competencies required for long-term organisational growth.
• Engage government initiatives supporting Emirati employment.
• Manage Emirati talent pools according to current and future demand.
• Monitor progress against Emiratization and localisation targets.
• Ensure candidates receive fair and consistent evaluations.
• Maintain compliance with recruitment laws and Group policies.
• Develop campaigns that attract underrepresented talent groups.
• Track recruitment timelines without reducing selection quality.
• Report time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and quality-of-hire results.
• Recommend process improvements based on data and stakeholder feedback.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or another professionally relevant discipline. At least five years of HR experience is required, with substantial exposure to talent acquisition and talent management. Applicants must demonstrate experience managing university relationships, internships and graduate recruitment programmes. Familiarity with government hiring initiatives, UAE national talent strategies and large matrix organisations is important. The role requires strong interviewing and candidate-assessment capabilities, confident stakeholder communication and experience handling both high-volume recruitment and niche vacancies. Candidates should also be comfortable analysing complex hiring data and presenting practical recommendations.

Skills Set

• Early-career talent acquisition
• Graduate and internship programme recruitment
• Emiratization strategy
• University relationship management
• Government programme coordination
• Employer branding campaigns
• Career fair and recruitment event delivery
• Interviewing and candidate assessment
• Emirati talent pool management
• Diversity-focused sourcing
• Recruitment compliance
• Time-to-fill monitoring
• Cost-per-hire analysis
• Quality-of-hire reporting
• Senior stakeholder management

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to influence how a major regional group attracts and develops its next generation of talent. The successful partner will shape graduate recruitment, Emiratization programmes and future-skills strategies across a varied business portfolio. The breadth of Al-Futtaim's operations provides long-term career stability and exposure to different workforce requirements. Collaboration with senior leaders, universities and government partners also creates meaningful scope to improve national talent outcomes and build strategic recruitment expertise.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.