Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic recruitment of top UAE national talent for Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi.
• Be the owner of all Emiratisation initiatives and manage them accordingly including career fairs, recruitment days and government schemes
• Ability to identify and exploit opportunities for positive PR to support the building of our employment brand amongst the UAE National population
• Build and maintain relationships with Emirati educational institutions and government entities.
• Liaise with the Director of People & Culture, General Manager, Directors, and Line Managers on all government related matters.
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures
• Oversee the training and continuous development of all Emirati colleagues and support Management in conducting timely performance reviews.
• Champion Emirati colleague well-being.
• Develop strategies/trainings to enhance cultural awareness within Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, helping expat colleagues to understand and celebrate UAE traditions and culture.
• Be available to Emirati team members and Managers for advice and guidance.

Key Competencies & Requirements:

• Fluency in Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for Emiratisation and a commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government entities and educational institutions.
• Understanding of People & Culture principles and practices, particularly in recruitment, performance management, and colleague relations.