An exciting position has arisen for a Director of UAE National Development at Jumeirah Group. The main purpose of this role is to direct the development and implementation of a UAE National Development strategy, in collaboration with the relevant HR Centers of Excellence, through the definition of nationalization targets and development programs, in order to ensure the effective attraction, compensation, development and retention of highly talented UAE Nationals, in line with the 5-year national strategy.
Main Responsibilities
Direct the design of the National Development plan, as per the HR strategy and the 5-year national development strategy, through the definition of targets at the corporate and SBU levels, development initiatives etc. to attract and develop a best-in-class national talent pool
Partner with government entities and higher education institutions in order to support nationalization efforts within the Group, and build strong ties with key talent feeders to promote the Group’s employer brand on a large scale
Liaise with the HR Strategy and Organizational Development function to support the compensation strategy for national talent, based on total reward benchmarking, in order to ensure that the Group remains competitive and attractive to talented UAE Nationals
Support the Group Recruitment function in assessing and hiring UAE Nationals in order to ensure that the best candidates are retained and that the relevant roles are nationalized appropriately
Contribute to the on-boarding process for UAE National employees to ensure that new joiners receive the guidance and training required to meet their role’s expectations and settle into the Group effectively
Support the Talent Management function in the development of tailored training and development programs for UAE Nationals, in order to support internal capability building efforts and to retain talented Nationals within the Group
Leverage the Talent Management function to guide the development of Individual Development Plans for UAE National employees, based on business needs, employee aspirations and best practice, in order to foster their development and engagement to the Group on the long-term
Identify over-achieving UAE Nationals and mediate their participation in leadership programs in order to fast-track their development and grooming for key positions as well as to build a strong UAE National leadership pipeline for the future
Represent the Group in key national events, including career fairs and conferences, in order to promote the Group as an employer of choice for UAE Nationals and facilitate the achievement of its nationalization targets
Recommend the National Development budget and monitor its financial performance versus the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon
Manage the effective achievement of objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance and developing staff in order to maximize overall performance and team motivation while continuing to deploy resources effectively for growth and further strengthening the employee value proposition
Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests and protect shareholders’ interests
Recommend improvements to the Corporate Human Resources policy and manage the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while ensuring that Jumeirah Group delivers world class services, excellence, and innovation
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