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Job Title: Associate Manager - HR (Emiratization)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: AED 18,000 20,000 per month + Nafis
Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are Seeking a committed HR Manager - Emiratization who will act as a strategic HR Business Partner, responsible for leading, managing, and enhancing the full lifecycle of Emirati talent within the organization. This role is critical in driving our nationalization agenda from hiring to retention - while ensuring compliance with MOHRE and UAE labor regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Emiratization Strategy & Execution
- Lead and execute the full Emiratization roadmap, from sourcing and hiring to onboarding, development, and exit formalities.
- Act as the primary HR Business Partner for all Emirati employees across business units.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure high-quality hiring pipelines for UAE Nationals.
- Maintain alignment with UAE government initiatives and industry compliance standards.
Employee Relations & Retention
- Manage a workforce of 150200 Emirati employees, serving as the first point of contact for grievances, escalations, performance issues, and employee welfare.
- Drive retention strategies and reduce attrition through engagement, career planning, and internal mobility discussions.
- Conduct stays interviews, exit interviews, and monthly check-ins.
Engagement & Culture Building
- Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to strengthen rapport, belonging, and cultural alignment.
- Ensure Emirati talent is integrated into company activities, recognition programs, and leadership initiatives.
- Partner with L&D to support learning, upskilling, and career growth pathways for UAE nationals.
Compliance & Government Liaison
- Ensure 100% compliance with MOHRE, Nafis, Tawteen, and other Emiratization regulatory bodies.
- Work closely with MOHRE inspectors, auditors, and government authorities during inspections and audits.
- Track and report Emiratization KPIs, quotas, and compliance status across Emirates.
- Oversee visa, PRO coordination, regulatory documentation, and cross-Emirate labor compliance.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with CXO-level leaders, department heads, and business stakeholders to influence hiring decisions, budgets, and workforce planning.
- Present dashboards, reports, and strategic updates to senior leadership.
Key Requirements
- 2 - 5 years of experience in HR, Talent Management, or Employee Relations
- Proven track record in managing Emiratization or nationalization programs
- Strong understanding of Labour Law, MOHRE, Nafis & Tawteen guidelines
- Ability to handle end-to-end HR lifecycle (hire engage retain exit)
- Comfortable managing high-volume employee portfolios (100+ staff)
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management, including C-suite interaction
- Ability to work from office, 5 days a week
About Net2Source Inc.
Net2Source offers global staffing solutions and enterprise-scale recruitment support.
Recognized by INC 5000 & SIA
Global offices: UAE | USA | India | UK | Singapore | Canada | ANZ
We support inclusive hiring practices in accordance with UAE labor law.
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