Talent Acquisition & Emiratization Director (Emirati Talent)

Job Description

A leading organization in the Guest Service industry is looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition & Emiratization.

The Director will play a pivotal role in scaling operations through strategic talent acquisition, mass hiring campaigns, and driving Emiratization excellence.

This role is a unique opportunity to shape the talent agenda for one of the region's most innovative and guest-centric organizations.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with executive leadership to anticipate future talent needs, support business growth strategies, and design a comprehensive workforce roadmap.

Mass Hiring Leadership: Design and lead large-scale, high-volume recruitment campaigns to support operational expansion, particularly in guest services and frontline experience roles.

Talent Acquisition Excellence: Oversee end-to-end recruitment for both strategic and operational hires, ensuring a world-class candidate experience and strong employer brand positioning.

Emiratization Strategy: Champion the Emiratization agenda, working closely with stakeholders to deliver meaningful, sustainable nationalization outcomes.

Employer Branding: Elevate the company's brand as the employer of choice within the guest services, hospitality, and entertainment industries, both regionally and internationally.

Operational Optimization: Implement best-in-class recruitment processes, leverage ATS systems, sourcing technology, and data-driven insights to optimize hiring efficiency and quality.

Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, setting a high standard of excellence, agility, and innovation.

Ideal Profile:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a relevant field (Master's preferred).

Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Talent Acquisition, including mass hiring and nationalization programs.

Proven track record of scaling talent functions within high-growth, customer-facing industries (hospitality, attractions, entertainment, retail, airlines, or similar sectors).

Strong strategic mindset with operational hands-on ability balancing big-picture thinking with attention to execution.

Expertise in recruitment marketing, technology platforms (ATS, CRM), and data analytics.

Professional certifications such as CIPD or SHRM are highly desirable.

Please note: This is a confidential opportunity. Further details about the company and the position will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

If you have a passion for building exceptional teams and driving national development, we encourage you to express your interest!