Khalid Kamali

Head of Talent

Dubai, United Arab Emirates7 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in Emiratization and global talent acquisition.
Proven track record in aligning talent strategies with business goals.
Strong leadership skills in building high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources expert specializing in Emiratization and talent acquisition strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmiratization

Other Skills

Human Resources (HR)Global Talent AcquisitionData AnalysisGovernment RelationsStrategic CommunicationsPolicies & ProceduresEmployee RelationsEmployee OrientationsConfidentialityMicrosoft OfficeSenior ManagerOperations ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentNiche Talent AcquisitionCorporate Recruiting

About

I am a highly organized and results-driven Human Capital Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, with extensive experience in building high-performing teams and strengthening organizational capability. I bring a strong commitment to creating positive, inclusive work environments while aligning talent strategies with business objectives. Known for my diplomatic approach and sound judgment, I am highly sensitive to employee and stakeholder needs, demonstrating discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential matters. I possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration with senior leadership and diverse teams. With a solid understanding of business operations, employment law, and HR systems, I contribute strategically to workforce planning, recruitment excellence, and sustainable talent growth across the organization.

Experience

7 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 4 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Dubai holding

Human Capital - Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition

Dec 2025 – Present · 5 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Human Capital: Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
A results-driven Talent Acquisition leader specializing in Emiratization and global talent acquisition within the UAE, with a strong track record of designing and executing recruitment strategies that support long-term organizational growth and national workforce objectives. Proven ability to align local and international talent strategies with business priorities, government mandates, and evolving market demands.
Key Responsibilities & Leadership Impact:
Lead and oversee enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy, driving end-to-end recruitment for UAE Nationals and international talent across diverse functions, while championing Emiratization initiatives in line with UAE government policies and national workforce development goals.
Partner closely with C-suite and senior leadership to forecast workforce needs, develop strategic hiring plans, and ensure talent acquisition aligns with organizational vision, culture, and future capability requirements.
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing recruitment team, setting clear performance metrics, fostering capability development, and promoting best-in-class recruitment practices.
Optimize recruitment operations through data-driven insights, workforce analytics, and process innovation, improving time-to-hire, quality of hire, and candidate experience.
Ensure full compliance with UAE labor laws, Emiratization regulations, and internal governance standards, while strengthening employer branding and stakeholder engagement.
Drive continuous improvement by leveraging global recruitment trends, technology, and market intelligence to enhance talent pipelines and support sustainable growth.

Human Resources (HR)Global Talent AcquisitionTalent AcquisitionEmiratization

Federal tax authority

Hiring & Recruitment Specialist

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

As a Hiring & Recruitment Specialist I am specializing in Emiratization and global talent acquisition within the UAE, I manage and drive recruitment strategies to ensure organizational growth and alignment with both local and global talent requirements. Key responsibilities include:
Leading end-to-end recruitment operations, from sourcing and attracting top talent (UAE Nationals and international candidates) to onboarding, while driving Emiratization initiatives and ensuring alignment with government policies and organizational values.
Managing a high-performing recruitment team, collaborating with senior leadership to understand talent needs, optimizing recruitment processes through data-driven insights, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and company standards.

Global Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources (HR)Talent AcquisitionEmiratization

Emirates

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sep 2019 – Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

I specialize in Emiratization and Global Recruitment in the UAE. Working with exceptional customers within the sector, my primary focus is to partner with UAE National and Global candidates and use the depth and breadth of my expertise to market knowledge and ensure I make the unique match that makes UAE Nationals.
provide a complete cycle of end-to-end recruitment experience 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 strategy and methodology to achieve a consistent quality outcome whilst protecting the integrity of the Emirates Group recruitment process.

Policies & ProceduresEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionEmiratization

Uae armed forces

Presidential Guard - Ground Reconnaissance

Aug 2014 – Feb 2024 · 9 yrs 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

1.Managing and Supporting people as per the standards of the Armed forces.
2.Performing quality checks.
3.Strategizing in the field of defence and tactics.

Employee RelationsEmployee Orientations

Dubai police hq

Internship Trainee

Feb 2013 – Jan 2014 · 11 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1.Understanding organizational chart and the operational chain management.
2.Learning the ability to strategize, response and adapt in changing environment.

ConfidentialityMicrosoft Office