Onboarding Specialist (Temporary – 3 Months)

Salayel Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Onboarding Specialist for a 3-month temporary position. The ideal candidate will manage the entire onboarding process for new hires, prepare employment contracts, coordinate visa processes, and liaise with relevant authorities to ensure compliance. Strong experience in high-volume hiring within hospitality and excellent organisational skills are essential. This role involves maintaining accurate onboarding records and providing guidance to new hires throughout their onboarding journey.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in onboarding or HR operations.
• Prior recruitment experience preferred.
• Experience managing high-volume hiring within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full onboarding lifecycle from offer stage to employee start date.
• Prepare and process offer letters and employment contracts.
• Coordinate visa processing, labour documentation, and Emirates ID applications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technology literate

Multitasking

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Onboarding Specialist with a background in recruitment to manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires. This is a 3-month temporary position with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling high-volume hiring within the hospitality sector and be confident managing visa processing, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full onboarding lifecycle from offer stage through to employee start date
• Prepare and process offer letters and employment contracts accurately and efficiently
• Coordinate visa processing, labour documentation, medical requirements, and Emirates ID applications
• Liaise closely with the PRO department and relevant authorities to ensure timely processing and compliance
• Manage security clearance processes where applicable
• Support high-volume hiring campaigns, particularly within hospitality operations
• Maintain accurate onboarding trackers and employee records
• Partner closely with recruitment and HR teams to ensure a seamless transition from candidate to employee
• Provide clear communication and guidance to new hires throughout the onboarding journey

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in onboarding or HR operations
• Prior recruitment experience preferred
• Experience managing high-volume hiring within hospitality is highly desirable
• Strong working knowledge of visa and labour processing procedures
• Experience coordinating with PRO departments
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Technology literate and comfortable using HR systems and MS Office