Senior Director - Human Capital and Emiratisation

• Provide overall strategic direction for Human Capital, Emiratisation and related functions. • Drive conceptualization, development, implementation and sustenance of Human Capital strategy, governance and strategic workforce planning. • Lead Talent Acquisition, Organisation Effectiveness, Business Partnering, Human Capital Operations (Facility Management, Shared Services, Employee Relations, Offboarding) and Emiratisation initiatives. • Participate in development and refinement of EGA’s Human Capital strategy and contribute to governance and decision making. • Formulate and direct implementation of divisional Human Capital strategy aligned to corporate objectives. • Translate Human Capital strategy into annual operational business plans and monitor performance. • Develop and implement Human Capital governance framework, performance metrics and dashboards (KPIs). • Act as trusted advisor and business partner to executive leadership and CEO on people and organizational matters. • Enhance services to stakeholders and embed automation into processes. • Lead, manage and develop Human Capital teams, set objectives and drive performance. • Collaborate with discipline experts to ensure availability of talent for business requirements. • Promote organizational values, innovation and a performance-driven culture. • Coordinate with other Human Capital departments to ensure timely and accurate data and services. • Oversee functional budgeting, recommend budgets and monitor financial performance. • Direct development, review and continuous improvement of policies, systems, processes and procedures. • Advise on change management related to Human Capital policy changes. • Identify opportunities for performance improvement through diagnostics and process/system reviews. • Drive initiatives to foster high-performance culture, learning and diversity. • Cascade functional objectives to positional level objectives and targets. • Direct employee engagement initiatives to enhance satisfaction and motivation. • Manage development, communication and monitoring of Human Capital policies across EGA. • Drive continuous performance reporting and review using business intelligence tools. • Lead Human Capital business partnering to provide HC expertise and deliver value-added solutions. • Design and maintain workforce planning model and lead annual WFP exercise. • Review and monitor productivity/efficiency levels and develop measures to enhance performance. • Provide direction for Human Capital governance/compliance, audits and corrective actions. • Manage organisation design activities and maintain organisation structures. • Lead recruitment strategy, employer branding, recruitment processes and relations with agencies. • Oversee assessment and selection processes, orientation and onboarding programs. • Design and implement Emiratisation strategy, national development programs and partnerships with government entities. • Plan nationalisation of retiring positions and succession planning for UAE nationals. • Develop training and development frameworks and monitor effectiveness of UAE national programmes. • Plan and manage delivery of Human Capital shared services including facilities management and salary administration. • Lead facilities management and manage large scale contracts (catering, transport, etc.). • Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental management policies. • Direct change management and continuous improvement of Human Capital systems and practices. • Ensure timely preparation of functional and management reports. • Post graduate degree preferred (e.g., MBA or equivalent). • 15-20 years relevant experience with at least 6 years in progressively senior managerial roles. • Operational experience preferred. • Knowledge of labour laws and regulations. • Deep knowledge of Human Capital principles and practices. • Strategic thinking and long-term vision. • Workforce planning skills. • Knowledge of organisational design and change management principles. • Attention to detail. • Decision making and problem solving skills. • Analytical and budgeting skills. • Interpersonal and negotiation skills. • Planning and organising skills. • Communication and presentation skills. • Computer skills and ability to embed automation. • Teamwork and people management skills.