Manager - HR Planning Department

ob Title: Manager – HR Planning Department
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employer: A leading Government entity in Dubai (via Talents Tide)

About the Role
We're hiring an experienced HR professional to lead workforce planning for a well-established government organization in Dubai. You'll shape how the organization plans its people — from headcount and structure to career paths and Emiratization.

What You'll Do

  • Lead workforce planning and forecast future staffing needs
  • Develop and update the organizational structure and job classification system
  • Drive Emiratization initiatives and set annual national talent targets
  • Build succession plans and career path frameworks
  • Analyze labour market trends to guide hiring and development strategy
  • Manage the annual headcount budget and track approved vs. vacant positions

What You Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 7+ years of relevant HR experience
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with workforce data
  • Experience leading cross-functional coordination on people planning
  • Strong communication skills in English and Arabic
  • UAE National (Emirati)

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