Onboarding Manager

We are looking for a passionate Onboarding Manager with strong experience in managing high-volume onboarding operations and delivering an exceptional employee onboarding experience. You should also have proven experience in stakeholder management, coordinating with HR, hiring managers, government entities, and external vendors while ensuring onboarding activities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines. Will be responsible for leading and managing high-volume employee onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless and efficient onboarding experience for new hires while coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders for our client based in Abu Dhabi—one of the largest companies in the region.This position is a 12-month contract role and is renewable.Key responsibilities:Manage end-to-end onboarding for a high volume of new hires across multiple business units.Coordinate onboarding activities, including documentation, pre-employment requirements, and joining formalities.Partner with hiring managers, HR teams, and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding process.Track onboarding progress and proactively resolve any issues or delays.Ensure compliance with company policies, labour regulations, and onboarding procedures.Maintain accurate employee records and onboarding documentation.Monitor onboarding KPIs and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.Support onboarding projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.Knowledge, skills & experience:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.Proven experience managing bulk/high-volume onboarding within a large organization.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.Excellent organizational and coordination abilities with strong attention to detail.Experience working with HRIS/ATS systems and Microsoft Office applications.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Experience within large corporate, government, or semi-government organizations is an advantage.Availability:Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and outline the potential next steps.