Assistant Manager-Talent Acquisition

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DAMAC seeks an Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition to own end-to-end UAE National recruitment across functions, partnering with hiring managers to drive Emiratization and build a strong Emirati pipeline through portals, referrals, career fairs, universities and government initiatives, while screening, interviewing, offering and onboarding and ensuring UAE labour law compliance. The role also nurtures relationships with universities, Nafis and other government entities, tracks Emiratization targets and delivers recruitment analytics, and promotes DAMAC’s employer brand among UAE Nationals. Requirements: bachelor’s in HR or related field, 4–6 years TA experience with Emiratization exposure, knowledge of UAE labour laws, Nafis, strong sourcing and stakeholder skills, ATS proficiency, and fluency in Arabic and English. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight Emiratization outcomes, quantify pipelines and hires, cite partnerships, and include a brief cover note linking your experience to this mandate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for UAE National positions across various business functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent requirements and identify Emiratization opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Emirati talent through job portals, referrals, career fairs, universities, and government initiatives.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding coordination.
• Develop relationships with universities, Nafis and other government entities to support Emirati hiring programs.
• Monitor Emiratization targets and provide regular recruitment reports and market insights.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and Emiratization requirements.
• Promote DAMAC's employer brand within the UAE National talent market.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• 4–6 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with exposure to Emiratization recruitment.
• Knowledge of UAE labour laws, Nafis and Emiratization programs.
• Strong sourcing, stakeholder management and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency in ATS and recruitment systems.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.