HR Manager / Director – Emiratisation

• Lead and implement the organisation’s Emiratisation strategy and UAE National workforce plans.
• Develop and maintain a strong UAE National talent pipeline.
• Drive Emirati recruitment, engagement, development and retention initiatives.
• Monitor Emiratisation targets, compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate with MOHRE, Nafis and relevant government stakeholders.
• Advise senior leadership on Emiratisation, workforce planning and UAE HR matters.
• Develop career development, succession planning and leadership programmes for UAE Nationals.
• Track workforce metrics and provide regular HR/Emiratisation reports to senior management.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UAE Labour Law and applicable regulations.
• Lead HR initiatives related to employee relations, talent management and workforce development.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 12 years of UAE-based HR experience – mandatory.
• Proven experience in Emiratisation / UAE Nationalisation – mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of MOHRE, Nafis and UAE Labour Law.
• Hands-on experience in UAE National recruitment, development and retention.
• Strong experience in Emiratisation strategy, workforce planning and compliance.
• Experience managing Emiratisation targets and HR reporting.
• Strong senior management / C-suite stakeholder management experience.
• Strong UAE HR operations and employee relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Management or related field.
• MBA / HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM is an advantage.