Talent Acquisition Operation Lead

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

. Serve as the central operational point of contact for a distributed Talent Acquisition team across U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end Talent Acquisition processes, including background screening programs and vendor management, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Proven ability to drive process improvements and maintain data integrity within an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition ManagementBackground Screening Program ManagementVendor ManagementProcess ImprovementApplicant Tracking System (ATS) Proficiency

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Background Investigation ManagementVendor ManagementProcess DocumentationData ReportingCompliance ManagementSOP CreationHR Data IntegrityContingent Workforce ProgramsFederal Compliance KnowledgeRecruiting Operations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCross-Functional CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementCoordination Across Time Zones

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)WorkdayVendor Management System (VMS)

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CPCertified Staffing Professional

Industry Keywords

Government Contracting (GovCon)OFCCPEEOI-9 ComplianceTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the central operational point of contact for a distributed Talent Acquisition team across U.S. and India-based recruiters and leadership
Coordinate daily workflows, handoffs, and process adherence across regions
Own the end-to-end background investigation program, including adjudications, vendor management, status tracking, exception escalation, and audit-ready candidate records
Administer the employee referral program, including rules, eligibility, submissions, payouts, HR and Payroll coordination, promotions, and performance reporting
Manage third-party staffing processes, suppliers, RPO partners, requisitions, submittals, candidate status, rate compliance, and supplier-recruiter liaison activities
Manage vendors across the TA tools and services stack, including contracts, renewals, spend tracking, performance monitoring, and new vendor sourcing
Maintain ATS data hygiene and integrity
Build and distribute reporting and dashboards on pipeline, time-to-fill, program metrics, and vendor performance
Safeguard OFCCP/EEO applicant recordkeeping, process compliance, data integrity, and audit support
Document, standardize, and continuously improve TA processes; create SOPs, templates, and job aids
Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding handoffs with HR, HRBPs, and hiring managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 8 years of related experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, or HR operations
Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing background screening programs and organization of 500+ employees
Proven vendor and third-party/staffing management experience, including managing suppliers to SLAs
Significant experience driving process improvement within a Talent Acquisition department
Strong working knowledge of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HR data reporting
Experience leading TA’s participation in compliance and audit activities
Excellent organizational, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to coordinate across time zones and regions
High attention to detail and comfort managing multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment
Hands-on familiarity with Workday (recruiting and/or HCM)
Working knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (OFCCP, EEO, I-9)
Experience with contingent workforce programs or a Vendor Management System (VMS)
HR/recruiting certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, or Certified Staffing Professional)
Experience supporting a globally distributed or offshore recruiting team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership
Continuous learning resources, training, and mentorship
Inclusive culture
Mission-driven work
Competitive and fair compensation