HR Specialist – Manpower Optimisation

About the role

The HR Specialist – Manpower Optimisation will design and maintain forecasting models that predict workforce needs across Emirates Flight Catering’s business units. You will turn data into actionable insights that support senior management in making cost‑effective staffing decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement manpower forecasting models aligned with business growth plans and industry trends.
• Analyse workforce data, identify trends, and produce reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Establish engagement standards, shift preferences, breaks and workload distribution through negotiation with relevant parties.
• Validate manpower proposals for compliance with shift and roster rules using system reports.
• Conduct manpower audits to ensure recommendations are followed within agreed timelines.
• Evaluate business cases and profitability using finance tools and recommend solutions.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that affect manpower budgets and advise senior leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in resource management or manpower planning, including at least 2 years in catering, airport or similar operations.
• Experience with airport resource management systems is an advantage.

Required skills

• Power BI

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Two duty meals per day.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Performance‑based annual bonus and salary review opportunities.
• Recognition awards and learning & development support.