Mashreq
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration with 6-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition and Emiratisation. Proven track record in managing early career programs and workforce planning within the UAE market is essential.
Job Summary
Job Purpose
Support lead and drive the organization’s Emiratization TA Strategy by designing
and executing initiatives that attract, develop, and retain UAE National talent.
The role focuses on Emiratisation workforce planning, graduate hiring,
internships, career engagement, and strategic partnerships to meet
nationalization targets while building a sustainable Emirati talent pipeline.
Key Result Areas
Emiratization Strategy & Workforce Planning
* Support develop and implement the organization’s Emiratization TA Strategy
aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Partner with business leaders and PABP’S to identify current and future
workforce needs for UAE Nationals.
* Create and manage workforce plans to ensure Emiratization targets are
achieved across all business units.
* Monitor and report Emiratization metrics, progress, and compliance with UAE
regulations.
Talent Attraction & Pipeline Development
* Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract UAE Nationals
across entry, mid, and senior levels.
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of Emirati candidates through proactive
market mapping and engagement.
* Establish relationships with universities, government entities, and talent
development programs.
Graduate Programs & Early Careers (ACE and Path finders)
* Work with the talent develop team to design, launch, and manage structured
graduate development programs for UAE Nationals.
Build relationships and deep partnerships with select target Universities to
ensure the highest calibre UAE graduates are attracted to and engaged with
Mashreq
* Identify leading global Universities where Emirati students study abroad (eg
Washington, London, etc) and develop partnerships to convert into graduate
hiring
Internships & Career Development Programs
* Create and manage internship and trainee programs for UAE National students.
* Partner with academic institutions to offer meaningful work experience
opportunities.
* Track performance and conversion of interns into full-time employees.
Career Fairs & Employer Branding
* Lead participation in career fairs, university events, and national career
initiatives.
* Represent the organization as an employer of choice for UAE Nationals.
* Develop targeted employer branding campaigns to enhance visibility among
Emirati talent.
Reporting & Compliance
* Track and report Emiratization KPIs, including hiring, retention, and
development metrics.
* Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws and nationalization requirements.
* Prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory authorities.
* Adopt lean methodology and contribute to the bank’s efforts towards
sustainability and digitization.
* Promote Mashreq’s reputation as ‘best place to work’.
* Lead employment branding initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of Emiratization policies and UAE labor market dynamics
* Workforce planning and strategic talent management
* Program management (graduate programs, internships, early careers)
* Employer branding and campus recruitment expertise
* Data-driven decision-making and reporting
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related
field
* 6-8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with strong exposure to
Emiratization initiatives
* Proven experience in managing graduate programs, internships, and workforce
planning
* Experience working with UAE government entities and academic institutions is
preferred
* A proven track record of program/ project management
Responsibilities
Lead and drive the organization’s Emiratisation TA strategy by designing initiatives to attract and retain UAE National talent. This includes managing graduate programs, internships, and strategic partnerships with universities and government entities to meet nationalization targets.
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