AVP – Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

Job Overview

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking an experienced AVP – Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition to lead strategic HR initiatives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This executive role involves overseeing comprehensive workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies for a large, multicultural organization providing in-flight catering and hospitality services.

Company Overview

Based in Dubai, Emirates Flight Catering is a multicultural workplace employing over 11,000 people from 70 countries around the world. From our inception in 1982, we have been cultivated a creative and collaborative working environment and believe that this has been at the core of our company’s success. At Emirates Flight Catering we take pride in the in-flight catering, hospitality and support services provided to all Emirates Airlines’ flights, First and Business Class lounges as well as more than 100 other airlines departing from Dubai International Airport. We produce an average of 225,000 meals per day, and while our operation is demanding, we have invested in our people and fostered a collaborative work environment. In addition to the opportunity of working for the largest stand-alone and technologically advanced catering facility in the world, a career with Emirates Flight Catering offers substantial professional growth, including advanced training in the fields of food safety and large-scale operational management.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: 9157 AED/month
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive workforce planning strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of talent acquisition, from sourcing to onboarding, for a diverse global workforce.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract and retain top talent in the aviation and hospitality sectors.
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure HR strategies support business needs.
• Implement HR analytics to inform strategic decision-making and measure recruitment effectiveness and workforce trends.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, industry regulations, and internal HR policies.

Requirements

• Extensive senior-level experience in workforce planning and talent acquisition, preferably within a large, multicultural organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives and programs.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making and HR metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for managing teams and engaging stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of current HR trends, talent acquisition tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with UAE labor laws and regulations governing employment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for the largest stand-alone and technologically advanced catering facility globally.
• Significant professional growth and advanced training opportunities within the aviation and hospitality industries.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative multicultural work environment with over 70 nationalities.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribution to the success of a leading international airline’s operations.
• Access to an engaging and inclusive work culture focused on innovation.