Title: Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition (National Operations Recruitment)Location: Dubai (bordering Abu Dhabi)Reporting to: Head of Human Capital
About the RoleOur client, a leading organization within the manufacturing sector, is seeking a Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition to lead and drive National (Emirati) recruitment across its operational footprint. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for delivering Emiratisation hiring objectives across plant, production, and large-scale industrial environments.The successful candidate will combine strong operational recruitment expertise with a deep understanding of workforce nationalization strategy, compliance requirements, and stakeholder partnership at senior levels.
Key ResponsibilitiesNational Recruitment Strategy & DeliveryLead and execute the national operations recruitment strategy aligned with Emiratisation targets and broader workforce plans.Drive end-to-end recruitment for operational roles including plant, production, technical, and large-scale industrial functions.Ensure robust pipeline development for Emirati talent across multiple operational sites.Monitor hiring performance metrics and continuously enhance recruitment processes for efficiency and impact.Emiratisation & ComplianceDemonstrate strong knowledge of UAE Emiratisation frameworks, targets, and regulatory requirements.Ensure compliance with national workforce policies and reporting obligations.Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast national workforce needs and proactively plan hiring initiatives.Develop initiatives to attract, engage, and retain national talent within operational environments.Stakeholder ManagementAct as a trusted advisor to Operations Leadership across sites.Provide strategic workforce insights to support operational growth and production demands.Influence hiring decisions through market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and talent availability insights.Team Leadership & GovernanceLead and develop the national recruitment function within operations.Implement best-practice recruitment standards, assessment frameworks, and selection methodologies.Ensure candidate experience excellence and strong employer brand positioning within the national talent market.Candidate ProfileSenior Manager-level experience within Talent Acquisition.Strong background in national / Emirati recruitment, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, plant, or large-scale operational environments.Demonstrated expertise in Emiratisation targets, compliance frameworks, and workforce nationalization strategy.Proven ability to partner effectively with senior operational stakeholders.Strong leadership capability with experience managing recruitment teams and complex hiring programs.Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
Mandatory requirements:UAEN Applicants only pleaseminimum of 8 years in Talent AcquisitionMust specialise in EmiratizationBachelors degree minimum qualificationMust have experience in large headcount companies