Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a business or HR-related field and a minimum of 5 years in HR, with significant experience in talent management, acquisition, university relations, and internship/graduate hiring. Experience with government partners for local talent hiring, UAE national hiring strategies, and working in large matrix organizations is essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry
Retail
About the company
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
The Early Career and Emiratization Partner is responsible for leading group hiring efforts for interns, graduates, and strategic programs, positioning Al Futtaim as an employer of choice. The role involves partnering with HR and business stakeholders, as well as educational institutions, to introduce early talent equipped with future skills. A key focus is championing nationalization efforts and ensuring fair and timely recruitment processes adhering to Al-Futtaim policies. Extensive engagement with external partners and active participation in branding and diversity initiatives are critical.
What you will do
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process for early talent, including internships, graduate programs, and strategic initiatives.
Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to attract and hire top candidates from universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.
Manage relationships with key educational institutions and strategic partners to ensure access to a diverse pool of high-potential candidates.
Build and enhance Al Futtaim's employer brand to attract top talent from various target groups.
Implement marketing strategies, including events, workshops, and campaigns, to position Al Futtaim as an employer of choice.
Participate in career fairs, networking events, and university recruitment drives to increase company visibility.
Collaborate with HR teams, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand recruitment needs and align hiring strategies with business goals.
Provide guidance and consultation on talent acquisition strategies and best practices.
Ensure seamless communication between business units and HR teams to optimize the recruitment process.
Develop strategies that align with future skill requirements to ensure new hires are equipped to drive future success.
Work with business leaders to identify key competencies needed for strategic growth plans.
Partner with talent organizations to promote the hiring and development of future skills.
Drive nationalization and localization efforts, ensuring alignment with local workforce development objectives.
Engage with local talent pools and government initiatives to support nationalization goals.
Monitor and report progress toward nationalization targets, implementing necessary actions.
Support recruitment processes ensuring fair evaluation of candidates in line with Al Futtaim’s values.
Ensure compliance with recruitment laws and best practices.
Monitor recruitment timelines to meet business needs without compromising candidate quality.
Champion diversity in recruitment by ensuring diverse talent pools are considered for all roles.
Create campaigns to attract underrepresented groups and promote an inclusive work environment.
Manage Emirati talent pools to meet business demands effectively.
Monitor KPIs for recruitment - time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.
Provide regular reports to senior management on recruitment progress and opportunities.
Continuously optimize recruitment processes based on data insights and feedback.
Required skills to be successful
Strong interviewing and personal assessment skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex data and provide insights.
Proven track record in managing high-volume recruitment and niche roles.
What qualifies you for the role
Bachelor's degree in a professional field relevant to the business or HR.
Minimum of 5 years in HR with significant exposure to talent management and acquisition.
Experience managing university relations, internship and graduate hiring.
Experience with government partners and programs for hiring local talent.
Familiarity with hiring strategies for UAE nationals and working within a large matrix organization.
Additional information
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Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.
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