Specialist, Emiratization

About the Role
This role is responsible for supporting the Emiratisation team to ensure efficient and effective implementation and management of various aspects of the Emiratisation strategy across the company. This includes working closely with HR internal stakeholders and providing guidance to different GHR departments for the Emiratisation agenda while contributing towards achieving the diversity and inclusiveness goals of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the VP of Emiratisation Strategy and internal HR stakeholders to align the Emiratisation Agenda with the Corporate Human Capital Strategy and Business Specific People Strategies.
• Collaborate with the Resourcing team to drive the recruitment agenda for UAE Nationals.
• Support and champion the Group Employee Engagement Agenda.
• Provide input and alignment to the Emiratisation agenda.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure work is conducted in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance with the organization’s values and ethics at all times to cultivate a value-driven culture within the company.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices with consideration of global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, policies, and quality standards.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Support the planning and execution of Emiratisation, Group employee engagement agenda, and employee wellness projects.
• Deliver programs enterprise-wide across geographies, which may involve significant investment and senior stakeholder interaction.
• Operate effectively as an individual and influence cross-functional teams, including senior management, while engaging in indirect management.
• Support the development and delivery of communications materials, stakeholder engagement, and prepare progress updates for the HR Leadership team.
• Ensure any wellbeing activities involving physical activity align with the company’s health and safety responsibilities.
• Function within the framework and boundaries of Group policies and overall organizational governance frameworks.
• Make decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.
• Operate effectively in areas of high ambiguity with limited reference information available.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Relevant work experience.
• Minimum completion of Secondary Education.
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Proficient in spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Good computer skills (MS Office).