Head of Emiratisation
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Our client, a well-established international bank with a strong presence in the Middle East and Europe is currently searching for a hands on Emiratisation Head to join their dynamic team in Dubai.
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Overview
- Our client, a well-established international bank with a strong presence in the Middle East and Europe is currently searching for a hands on Emiratisation Head to join their dynamic team in Dubai.
- The role is positioned as a strategic leadership position with a clear succession path to broader HR leadership responsibilities.
- The role
- Develop and implement the Bank's Emiratisation strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Establish annual Emiratisation plans, targets, and workforce initiatives across all divisions
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for increasing UAEN representation across key functions and leadership levels
- Monitor workforce trends and develop succession plans to strengthen the local talent pipeline
- Design and implement development programs, graduate schemes, internships, mentorship initiatives, and leadership development pathways for UAEN
- Monitor employee engagement, career progression, and retention of UAEN employees
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Emiratisation matters with regulatory authorities and government stakeholders
- Advise senior management on Emiratisation trends, challenges, and opportunities
- Track and report Emiratisation metrics, workforce demographics, hiring performance, retention rates, and development outcomes
- Client requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years of Human Resources experience, with significant exposure to Emiratisation, talent acquisition, talent management, or workforce planning within banking or financial services
- Strong understanding of UAEN labour regulations, Emiratisation policies, and banking sector requirements
Success Measures
- Achievement of Emiratisation targets and regulatory requirements
- Improvement in UAEN attraction, retention, and engagement rates
- Development of a sustainable leadership pipeline of Emirati talent
- Positive audit and compliance outcomes
- Strong partnerships with government and educational institutions
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