AVP, HR Onboarding (Emiratized Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Onboarding Program Lead in Abu Dhabi to manage new hires onboarding, internal transfers, and migration staff.

You will drive end-to-end onboarding processes, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhance candidate experience through structured workflows and timely communication. The role requires collaborating with HRBP, hiring managers, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR onboarding.
• Excellent grasp of strategy development frameworks and execution models.
• Proficient in data analysis and presenting insights.
• Skilled in synthesizing insights from internal metrics and external benchmarks.
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, connect dots across functions, and influence stakeholders without authority.

Responsibilities

• Process Management: Oversee end-to-end onboarding activities, including document collection, visa processing, and induction scheduling.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with HRBP, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure smooth joining formalities.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and regulatory requirements (e.g., CID checks, financial clearance, visa issuance).
• Performance Monitoring: Track onboarding KPIs and timelines (TAT) for efficiency.
• Managing onboarding Dashboard
• Pre-Joining: Visa/work permit processing, travel logistics for overseas hires, IT setup.
• Day One: Account activation, access card issuance, induction program.

Skills

HR onboarding

Strategy development

Data analysis

Presentation storytelling

Senior leadership materials

Cross-functional influence

Job description

Job Summary / Introduction

• Managing onboarding for new hires, internal transfers, and migration staff.
• Driving efficiency and compliance across onboarding workflows.
• Enhancing candidate experience through structured processes and timely communication.

Job Summary / Introduction

• Managing onboarding for new hires, internal transfers, and migration staff.
• Driving efficiency and compliance across onboarding workflows.
• Enhancing candidate experience through structured processes and timely communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management: Oversee end-to-end onboarding activities, including document collection, visa processing, and induction scheduling.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with HRBP, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure smooth joining formalities.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and regulatory requirements (e.g., CID checks, financial clearance, visa issuance).
• Performance Monitoring: Track onboarding KPIs and timelines (TAT) for efficiency.
• Managing onboarding Dashboard
• Pre-Joining: Visa/work permit processing, travel logistics for overseas hires, IT setup.
• Day One: Account activation, access card issuance, induction program.

• Meeting Emiratization targets.
• Improving onboarding experience for high-caliber talent.
• Supporting organizational transformation initiatives to enhance Onboarding process and improve candidate experience.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR Onboardinf
• Excellent grasp of strategy development frameworks and execution models
• Proficient in data analysis, research, and storytelling through presentations
• Skilled in synthesizing insights from internal metrics and external benchmarks
• Experience in preparing materials for senior leadership and driving cross-functional alignment
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, connect dots across functions, and influence stakeholders without authority

Skills

• Strong understanding of HR Onboarding
• Excellent grasp of strategy development frameworks and execution models
• Proficient in data analysis, research, and storytelling through presentations
• Skilled in synthesizing insights from internal metrics and external benchmarks
• Experience in preparing materials for senior leadership and driving cross-functional alignment
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, connect dots across functions, and influence stakeholders without authority