Head of Emiratization
Majid Al Futtaim
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Developing and implementing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain Emirati talent.
- Collaborating with government entities, educational institutions, and industry partners to promote MAF as employer of choice, highlighting the company's nationalization initiatives and programs.
- Designing and executing talent development programs, including training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities, to support the professional growth of Emirati employees.
- Analysing workforce demographics and trends to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted recruitment and development plans.
- Creating and managing partnerships with organizations that support Emirati talent development, such as vocational training centers and job placement agencies.
- Ensuring compliance with nationalization quotas and regulations set by government authorities.
- Providing leadership and guidance to HR teams and hiring managers to ensure alignment with nationalization objectives.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of nationalization programs and initiatives, and making recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Serving as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, with a focus on promoting opportunities for Emirati nationals.
- Representing the organization at nationalization-related events, forums, and conferences to build networks and promote the company's commitment to Emiratization.
- Active member of the talent acquisition and talent management COE community.
- Develop a relationship with government, social institutions and the national communities
- Stay abreast of latest developments within government agencies that may have an impact on business operations
- Proactively partner up with relevant external stakeholders to build MAF Retail as a recognized employer of choice for national talent.
- Oversee the coordination with the Higher Education Sector with an aim to hire national graduates.
- Oversee the succession planning framework within MAF Retail to ensure sustainable availability of top talent and ensure career enhancement plans are implemented for local staff
- Provide inputs during the manpower planning process for local talent within the organization
- Provide training recommendations for up skilling locals in collaboration with internal and external entities
- Oversee the mentoring process to ensure that local staff have a suitable mentor to guide them
- Oversee the maintenance of accurate and constant data base for all locals recruited
- Ensure that service providers are implementing the agreed contracts properly
- Ensure that all governmental required documents are filed correctly and well implemented
- Oversee the recruitment of local applicants is in accordance with the companies HC standards
- Ensure the implementation of the performance management process
- Provide mentorship for the purpose of developing a continuous talent pipeline for key roles
- Identify training needs and coordinate with the HC department to ensure facilitation of training requirements
- Oversee the development and implementation of on the job-training
- Ensure constant availability of the required competent staff to support the organization in meeting all its responsibilities, plans, and objectives
- Provide inputs while developing MAF Retail's corporate policies and relevant procedures, and monitor the implementation
- Achievement of the localization percentage
- Relationships developed with government entities to support the localization percentage
- Programs and initiatives developed to ensure a sustainable supply of local human assets
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources management, or a related field. Master's degree or/and CIPD is preferred.
- Extensive experience in HR management, with a focus on Emiratization or nationalization initiatives.
- Deep understanding of Emirati culture, labour laws, and government regulations related to Emiratization.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing successful Emiratization programs in a large organization.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Fluency in Arabic and English.
- UAE national is required.