Head of Talent Planning and Acquisition Section

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the Talent Planning and Acquisition Section by directing the implementation of workforce planning, recruitment, Emiratization, job description, and competency frameworks across DCAA, ensuring the Authority attracts, selects, and retains the right talent in alignment with the approved organizational structure, annual workforce plan, and Dubai Government HR legislation. The role ensures that recruitment, job evaluation, career pathing, and Emiratization processes are executed with precision, institutional integrity, and strategic alignment, positioning DCAA as an employer of choice within Dubai's government and aviation sector.

• Functional:
  • Workforce Planning & Organizational Structure Support – Direct the analysis of job functions and develop the annual workforce plan based on needs identified in operational plans, ensuring approval through appropriate governance channels.
• Annual Recruitment Plan & Talent Acquisition:
  • Lead the preparation and execution of the annual recruitment plan, oversee candidate sourcing, assessment, and selection, ensure contracting, appointment, probation, orientation, and position confirmation procedures comply with DCAA policies.
• Job Description, Evaluation & Career Path Management:
  • Direct the preparation, review, and updating of job descriptions for all positions, ensure accuracy and consistency, establish career paths and track new positions per procedures.
• Emiratization, Succession & Workforce Statistics:
  • Lead Emiratization and replacement plans, track workforce statistics including turnover, recruitment outcomes, Emiratization targets, and retirement planning, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Recruitment, Transfer & Internal Mobility Implementation:
  • Oversee all recruitment and mobility activities, including permanent, temporary, part‑time, special contracts and outsourced arrangements, ensuring policy, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Competency Framework Development & Integration:
  • Develop technical and behavioral competencies linked to job descriptions, career paths, and development programmes.
• HR Policy Awareness & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure HR policies and Dubai Government HR Law are applied consistently, deliver awareness workshops and orientation programmes.
• Strategic Partnerships & External Coordination:
  • Coordinate with government entities, regulatory bodies, labor market authorities, educational institutions, and recruitment partners to support talent acquisition and Emiratization objectives.
• Analytics, Reporting & Decision Support:
  • Prepare workforce analytics, surveys, and reports on recruitment performance, Emiratization progress, turnover trends, and workforce plan execution; present findings to the HR Director.
• Section Administration & Operational Planning:
  • Implement the section’s operational plan, maintain work manuals, lead the team by setting performance objectives, build HR capability, and foster continuous improvement.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the Director of Human Resources consistent with the section’s mandate.
• Managerial Responsibilities:
  • Section Strategy and Planning – Lead development and execution of the operational plan.
  • People Leadership and Capability Development – Coach and develop staff, set performance expectations.
  • Performance and Quality Discipline – Monitor performance, ensure reporting accuracy, and uphold quality standards.
  • Resource and Budget Coordination – Prepare and follow up on office resource and budget requirements.
  • Stakeholder and Cross‑Unit Coordination – Maintain relationships with sector directors and internal governance functions.
  • Governance Culture and Continuous Improvement – Promote governance discipline, documentation integrity, and process consistency.

• Academic
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is preferred.
• Certifications:
  • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional HR certification – required.
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