Manager - Onboarding

Job Title: Manager Onboarding
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Company: EDGE Group
Website: www.edgegroup.ae
Department: Human Capital
Reports To: Director, Talent Acquisition

About EDGE Group

EDGE is an advanced technology group that consolidates over 25 entities across five core clusters to provide innovative solutions for defence and beyond. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, we are committed to redefining industry standards and pushing the boundaries of innovation in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Role Summary

As the Manager Onboarding, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the onboarding experience at EDGE. You’ll lead the pre-boarding and onboarding journey for new hires, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and engaging experience across our business clusters. You will design and implement scalable processes, manage a growing team, and collaborate cross-functionally with HC, IT, Security, Facilities, and Business Leadership in a highly matrixed and complex organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Build, lead, and mentor a team responsible for onboarding logistics and functional coordination.
  • Drive a high-performance culture, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Pre-boarding & Onboarding Operations
  • Own end-to-end onboarding operations from offer acceptance through the first 90 days of employment.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition, HC Business Partners, and department heads to ensure readiness and alignment.
  • Coordinate with IT, Security, and Facilities for timely provisioning of assets, access, and workspace.
• Process Optimization & Automation
  • Design and implement scalable onboarding workflows using automation tools and HRIS platforms.
  • Identify inefficiencies and develop data-driven solutions to streamline and standardize operations across business units.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Navigate and influence within a complex, matrixed environment with multiple internal stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding-related escalations and queries.
• Employee Experience
  • Continuously assess and improve the onboarding experience using feedback, analytics, and benchmarking best practices.
  • Ensure the onboarding experience reflects EDGE’s values, culture, and brand.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure all onboarding processes are compliant with internal policies and UAE labor laws.
  • Maintain documentation and audit trails for all functional onboarding processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in HC operations or onboarding, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience working in a matrixed, complex, multi-entity organization.
• Strong track record in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Experience implementing HC technology solutions and process automation tools.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Arabic language skills are a plus but not required.

Why Join EDGE?

• Be part of one of the world’s most advanced technology groups driving national capability and global impact.
• Work in a future-focused, innovative environment where your contributions shape the employee journey.
• Collaborate with brilliant minds across industries, disciplines, and cultures.

How to apply: Submit your application through our website at www.edgegroup.ae/careers.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.