AVP HR Onboarding (Emiratized Role)

About the role

First Abu Dhabi Bank is hiring an AVP for its HR Onboarding function, an emiratized role based in Abu Dhabi. The position strengthens the onboarding experience and supports Emiratization goals by managing onboarding for new hires, internal transfers and migration staff, improving efficiency and compliance across onboarding workflows, and enhancing the candidate experience through structured processes and timely communication.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding, including document collection, visa processing and induction scheduling.
• Liaise with HRBPs, hiring managers and candidates to ensure smooth joining formalities.
• Ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements such as CID checks, financial clearance and visa issuance.
• Track onboarding KPIs and turnaround times (TAT).
• Manage the onboarding dashboard: pre-joining visa and work permit processing, travel logistics for overseas hires and IT setup; day-one account activation, access card issuance and induction.
• Meet Emiratization targets and improve the onboarding experience for high-caliber talent.
• Support organizational transformation initiatives that improve the onboarding process and candidate experience.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of HR onboarding.
• Excellent grasp of strategy development frameworks and execution models.
• Proficiency in data analysis, research and storytelling through presentations.
• Ability to synthesize 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.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in HR.