National_Emiratization Lead | Corporate Services

National Emiratization Lead | Corporate Services

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

As the Emiratization Lead, the primary responsibility is to lead and optimize the Corporate Services & HR4HR Emiratization program's operations and evolution. This pivotal role involves working in close partnership with government authorities, the Human Resources function, and other senior leaders to define and realize our nationalization targets.

What you will do

1. Support the implementation of the Emiratisation strategy in accordance with the organisations’ overall goals and objectives within Corporate Services.
2. Provide support to the business to source, attract, select and facilitate retention of UAE Nationals with a view to integrate them into the organization‘s mainstream smoothly.
3. Coordinate with business unit‘s line managers with the view of pursuing the laid down National Development Program.
4. Provide input on the Function‘s budget requirements and accordingly track expenses of the Emiratisation Function, ensuring it stays within its operating budget.
5. Network with National Placement Agencies, Universities, Education and Technical Board responsible for maintaining a database of UAE Nationals to keep abreast of the placement demands and provide opportunities to absorb them into the organization.
6. Represent the organization in Career Fairs, Placement Workshops, Seminars held for National Job seekers in order to enhance the visibility of the organization in the National Job Market.
7. Ensure the success of critical Emiratisation development programmes like the Emirati Graduate Programme, Internship Learning Programme among others.
8. Ensure that relationships are developed and maintained with all local Government bodies supporting Emiratisation so relationships can be leveraged to the advantage of the organization.
9. Network with relevant Government authorities and be aware of Government regulations and ensure these are reflected in the Group where relevant; e.g. the Tawteen programme.
10. Provide inputs to the relevant Training Manager and Emiratisation trainer to develop specific orientation and development programs.
11. Prepare yearly plan for placing UAE student trainees on a project basis with the different group companies. Induct, orient and introduce the students to their projects, monitor their progress during the placement, and coordinate with their respective colleges to provide feedback to the faculty.

Required Skills to be successful

1. Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills.
2. Highly numerate and skilled in analysis (market, portfolio etc).
3. Strong influencing and collaboration skills.
4. Strong work ethic, going above what is required and continuously striving to improve ways of working.

What equips you for the role

1. Bachelors degree minimum in HR or related field.
2. 2-3 years of functional HR experience.
3. Arabic & English speaker is mandatory.