At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always ‘Fly Better.’ As one of the most recognised and admired brands globally, we’re driven by innovation and excellence. Join us as a Recruitment Partner within Flight Operations and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation by driving people strategies that empower our global workforce. Experience a fast-paced, multicultural environment where your expertise in human resources will contribute to building a world-class employee experience while advancing your own career on a global stage.

As Recruitment Partner - Flight Operations, you will provide complete end-to-end recruitment to assigned departments within the Emirates Group, from sourcing, attracting, interviewing and hiring high calibre candidates capable and competent to perform the role and fit the Emirates Group Values. This is achieved through the formulation and implementation of recruitment strategies and methodologies to achieve a consistent quality outcome whilst protecting the integrity of the Emirates Group recruitment process.

In this role, you will:

• Understand the operational objectives and workforce needs of Emirates Flight Operations departments and translate this into cost-effective candidate attraction initiatives and a planned recruitment strategy to meet the departmental requirements.
• Support in planning and delivering worldwide recruitment roadshows, representing Emirates to prospective pilots and effectively communicating the company’s benefits and value proposition.
• Promote the Emirates Group as the employer of choice & jobs/careers to the local and global workforce. Work closely with the Corporate Communication & Brand team and recommend various tactical spaneting strategies to the hiring manager using multiple social media channels, i.e., (web-based advertisements, TikTok, Instagram, job boards etc.) to attract candidates.
• Provide insights using data to management (business & across HR) such as offers declined, salary comparisons, highlighting challenges and recommend solutions/alternatives to attract candidates.
• Agree with the hiring manager on the most appropriate recruitment approach using various channels to attract candidates. For example, Internal Vacancy Notifications (IVN), Job boards, career portals, LinkedIn, etc., advertise vacancies (including UAE National earspaned positions) across the Group and write quality digital adverts to attract candidates across global spanets.
• Design, with support from the Business Psychologist team, appropriate recruitment and selection methodologies, i.e. (In-tray exercise, assessment centre, digital assessment) to support the identification of talent against each positions technical and behavioural competencies and cultural fit requirements. Guide Hiring Managers on the interpretation of behavioural evidence and influence selection decisions.
• Source & shortlist candidates, both expatriates and UAE nationals, by utilising available databases & technology, i.e. (LinkedIn, ATS systems, Local & global schools/universities etc.). Ensure continuous promotion of the Emiratisation agenda by actively sourcing potential UAE nationals who may be suitable. Proactively communicate (within specified time frames) with internal and external candidates to maintain a professional image and a quality candidate experience.
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders, various HR departments, executive Search Firms for Senior Executive Roles, and other agencies for volume roles. Ensure that Emirates brand image and high standards of candidate service are reflected by all processes where support is provided.

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and a minumum of 5 years of experience in recruitment.
• Experience in Pilot, Flight Operations or Aviation recruitment.
• Experience with various selection processes (Digital Assessments, video interviewing, telephone interviewing, reference checks)
• Ability to conduct interviews using a behavioural competency framework
• Ability to organise and evaluate skills assessment centres.
• Familiarity with HR databases, ATS systems and Candidate Management Systems.

Youll have an edge if you have:

• Experience working with Avature as a CMS.

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what it’s like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.