Senior Manager - National Operations Recruitment

About This Role

About WhiteCrow

We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house talent acquisition teams.

About our client

Our client is a leading global player in the aluminium and metals industry , known for producing high-quality, value-added aluminium at scale. Headquartered in the UAE, they operate integrated facilities across the value chain — including smelting operations, refining capabilities, and upstream mining assets internationally.

With a strong global customer base, their products are widely used across industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer electronics, enabling everyday applications that support modern living. As one of the region’s most significant industrial exporters, our client contributes substantially to economic diversification and plays a key role in supplying a notable share of aluminium to international markets.

As a Senior Manager - National Operations Recruitment, you will be:

• Leading the strategy and execution of national / Emirati recruitment across operational functions, including plant, production, and technical roles.
• Partnering with operations leadership and senior stakeholders to understand workforce planning requirements and support long-term national talent development initiatives.
• Driving initiatives aligned with Emiratisation targets and workforce nationalisation strategies across the organisation’s operational workforce.
• Developing and strengthening national talent pipelines through partnerships with universities, government programs, and national workforce initiatives.
• Ensuring recruitment practices align with UAE nationalisation policies and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Emirati talent across operational roles, ensuring an efficient and high-quality candidate experience.
• Providing strategic guidance on national workforce planning, helping business leaders anticipate and plan for future talent needs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with government entities, educational institutions, and national talent programs supporting Emirati workforce development.
• Monitoring and reporting on Emiratisation progress and hiring outcomes, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Leading and mentoring recruitment teams supporting national hiring initiatives across operations.
• Engaging with stakeholders across EGA’s locations as required to support national recruitment initiatives and workforce programs.

What you already have...

• UAE National preferred, with a strong understanding of Emiratisation and national workforce initiatives.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with significant exposure to national or Emirati hiring programs.
• Proven experience recruiting within operational, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or large-scale production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead national recruitment strategies and Emiratisation initiatives within complex organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and senior management.
• Solid understanding of UAE labour regulations and Emiratisation policies.
• Experience building national talent pipelines and partnerships with universities, government bodies, and workforce initiatives.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term workforce planning with immediate hiring needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Willingness to engage with teams across EGA locations in the UAE as part of supporting national recruitment initiatives.
• Skills: - Standards & Governance, Safety, Quality & Environment, Leadership & Stakeholder Support