Recruitment Partner - Emiratisation

About the Role

The Emirates Group is dedicated to recruiting top-quality talent globally to drive its commitment to exceptional customer service and operational excellence. We seek enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about the aviation industry. As a Recruitment Partner specializing in Volume Recruitment for Emiratisation, you will spearhead the end-to-end hiring process for designated departments, focusing on sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and selecting high-caliber candidates who align with Emirates Group values and competencies. Your recruitment strategies will ensure consistently high standards while maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.

This position is specifically open to UAE nationals and provides an opportunity to be a global ambassador of the Emirates Group brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of your assigned departments’ workforce needs and operational goals, specifically including Emiratisation roles, and devise cost-effective candidate attraction plans and recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Enhance the visibility of the Emirates Group as an employer of choice by collaborating with Corporate Communication & Brand teams to deploy strategic marketing efforts across diverse channels to attract talent locally and internationally.
• Utilize data analytics to provide insights to management on hiring trends, such as offer declines and salary benchmarks, while identifying recruitment challenges and recommending effective solutions.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to select the optimal recruitment methods using various platforms including Internal Vacancy Notifications, job boards, career portals, and social media to advertise openings.
• Design recruitment and assessment methodologies in partnership with the Business Psychologist team, incorporating techniques such as in-tray exercises, assessment centers, and digital assessments to gauge technical skills, behavioral competencies, and cultural fit. Assist hiring managers in interpreting behavioral evidence to guide selection decisions.
• Source and shortlist candidates—both expatriates and UAE nationals—through diverse resources including ATS, LinkedIn, and academic institutions, with an emphasis on advancing the Emiratisation agenda by actively identifying suitable UAE national candidates. Maintain prompt and professional communication with all candidates to uphold a positive hiring experience.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal HR units, executive search firms for senior roles, and recruitment agencies for volume hiring, ensuring all partners represent Emirates Group’s brand and candidate service standards accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum five years of recruitment experience in either agency or internal recruitment settings.
• Proficiency in diverse recruitment techniques, including digital assessments, in-person/video interviewing, and competency-based interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct behavioral competency framework interviews.
• Applicants must be UAE passport holders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing high-volume recruitment initiatives within large or complex organizational environments.

Compensation and Benefits

Relocate to Dubai and benefit from an attractive tax-free salary alongside exclusive industry-related travel perks such as discounts on flights and hotel accommodations worldwide. Additional employee benefits and lifestyle insights about working and living in Dubai can be accessed through the Emirates Group career resources.