AVP, Talent Operations & Onboarding Excellence

Location: McLean, VA | Remote Eligible: Yes

REMOTE ROLE WITH TRAVEL TO MCLEAN WHEN NEEDED

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Position Summary
The AVP, Talent Operations & Onboarding Excellence is a senior HR executive responsible for leading and evolving talent operations and onboarding functions. This role oversees the strategic design and execution of talent processes, policies, compliance programs, and global mobility initiatives, while also building a world-class onboarding experience across U.S. and international markets. The AVP serves as a key partner to HR, Legal, Compliance, and senior leadership, ensuring operational excellence, employee readiness, and a seamless new hire experience.
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Key Responsibilities

Talent Operations & Global Mobility Leadership

• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and operational workflows.


• Own the development, implementation, communication, and periodic review of HR policies and SOPs to ensure alignment with legal standards and organizational values.


• Manage recruiting administration, immigration processes, and global mobility programs to support international hiring, relocations, and workforce transitions.


• Ensure compliance with internal audits, external regulations, and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA).

Scalable Workforce Project Execution

• Lead the execution of complex workforce projects including RIFs, transition offers, and acquisitions.


• Develop scalable frameworks and playbooks to support rapid deployment across geographies and business units.


• Partner with Legal, Employee Relations, and senior leadership to ensure consistency, compliance, and care.

Onboarding Strategy & Enablement

• Lead the global onboarding strategy, ensuring consistency, scalability, and cultural alignment across geographies.


• Oversee VIP onboarding for senior executives, delivering a high-touch, personalized experience.


• Partner with Talent Acquisition, IT, Facilities, and Learning & Development to ensure seamless onboarding workflows and readiness.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all talent operations and onboarding practices comply with legal requirements and company policies.


• Serve as a key advisor on risk mitigation related to audits, immigration, employee relations, and onboarding.


• Lead internal audit preparation and partner with Legal and Compliance on external audit responses, ensuring documentation, process integrity, and timely resolution of findings.


• Ensure global compliance across onboarding and talent operations, adapting processes to meet local labor laws, data privacy regulations, and cultural norms.

Vendor & Systems Oversight

• Manage vendor selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and offboarding processes.


• Partner with Procurement and Legal to ensure contracts meet operational and compliance standards.


• Oversee integration of onboarding and operations tools with enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle HCM).

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide strategic direction and support to onboarding and talent operations teams.


• Build a high-performing team culture focused on operational excellence, employee experience, and continuous improvement.


• Set clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans to drive accountability and growth.

Process Optimization & Technology

• Evaluate and implement systems and tools that support automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.


• Leverage analytics to monitor operational performance, onboarding effectiveness, and compliance outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and IT to align talent operations and onboarding with enterprise goals.


• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce transitions with operational readiness and communication planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).


• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in talent operations, onboarding, or HR leadership roles.


• Proven success in managing HR operations, onboarding programs, global mobility, and compliance-heavy processes.


• Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into scalable operations.


• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in HR systems and data platforms.


• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.


• HR certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.