Senior Human Resources Planning Specialist

Company Overview:

Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of wise leadership.

Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labor market.

The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness.

Department Definition:

The Human Capital Department leads the development and implementation of human capital strategies, policies, and programs that enable the Ministry to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce. The Department oversees key functions including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, organizational development, and employee experience to ensure alignment with the Ministry's strategic priorities.

 Through evidence-based planning, continuous improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the Department strengthens organizational capability, supports workforce sustainability, and promotes a high-performance culture that contributes to achieving the Ministry's vision and national objectives.

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Analyze Emiratization report results and submit recommendations and proposals to the direct manager.

·         Conduct communication and coordination activities to monitor and follow up on the entity's events and activities.

·         Verify the accuracy and relevance of databases related to the entity's information studies within the country and facilitate knowledge exchange with the relevant authorities.

·         Respond to inquiries related to Human Resources Planning procedures and systems.

·         Provide technical support and evaluate the information required to prepare studies on the entity's policies, strategies, program plans, and project studies.

·         Provide the necessary support in preparing reports related to policies associated with the entity's activities.

·         Implement all plans and policies established by the entity concerning the execution and preparation of studies and research related to the entity's activities.

·         Apply best practices in conducting studies, research, and reports on topics relevant to the entity's area of specialization.

·         Identify workforce requirements from organizational units and submit the details to the direct manager.

·         Study, analyze, and interpret data, and prepare scientific studies and technical reports related to the findings.

Skills - Qualification & Experience:     

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree. 
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Professional certifications in Human Resources such as:
  • CIPD Level 5
  • CIPD Level 7
  • Diploma in Human Resources Management
  • Diploma or Certificate in Learning & Development
  • ILM Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent

• Experience in workforce planning, human resources planning, organizational planning, or strategic workforce management.
• Experience in workforce analytics, HR reporting, and organizational studies.
• Experience preparing analytical reports, workforce studies, and strategic recommendations.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders within government or large organizations is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and human capital planning.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of workforce forecasting and staffing analysis.

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to prepare workforce studies, reports, and executive presentations.
• Experience interpreting HR metrics and organizational data.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate across organizational units and government entities.
• Ability to provide technical guidance on workforce planning matters.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

• Strategic thinking.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organizing.
• Continuous improvement.
• Professional integrity and accountability.