Recruiting Operations Lead

Carnegie Learning

. Lead recruiting operations across the full hiring lifecycle .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting operations, including process design, applicant tracking system administration, and talent pipeline development. Strong organizational skills and the ability to foster collaboration across Talent, Finance, and business teams are essential.

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Recruiting OperationsApplicant Tracking System AdministrationProcess DesignProject LeadershipCollaborative Communication

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Hard Skills

Recruiting OperationsProcess DesignRequisition WorkflowsOffer WorkflowsHeadcount TrackingHiring ComplianceData ReportingContinuous ImprovementTalent Acquisition OperationsSystem Configuration

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganizationAttention to DetailSound JudgmentService-Oriented ApproachAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Paycom ATSRippling ATSReporting ToolsApplicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionRecruiting LifecycleStakeholder ExperienceHiring Manager PartnershipWorkforce Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead recruiting operations across the full hiring lifecycle
Use candidate, hiring-manager, and internal-partner feedback and recruiting data to identify friction, test improvements, and measure results
Create and maintain recruiting playbooks, training materials, templates, and audit-ready documentation
Organize approved and budgeted headcount and coordinate requisition approvals with Talent leadership, Finance, and business leaders
Review requisitions and offers for completeness, approvals, and budget alignment
Administer, configure, report on, and enhance the applicant tracking system
Lead assigned hiring processes from intake through offer coordination
Develop and lead recruiting programs to strengthen talent pipelines
Share expertise, guidance, and resources to build team capability
Lead or contribute to projects across recruiting, compensation, and workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition operations, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Strong working knowledge of recruiting operations, including process design, requisition and offer workflows, headcount tracking, hiring compliance, and candidate and stakeholder experience
Experience administering and improving an applicant tracking system
Comfort learning system configurations, reporting tools, and integrations
Previous experience with Paycom or Rippling ATS, preferred
Exceptional organization and attention to detail
Sound judgment and ability to identify risks and guide stakeholders toward consistent practices
Strong project leadership and continuous-improvement skills
Clear, collaborative communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships across Talent, Finance, and business teams
Experience partnering with hiring managers and supporting or leading searches from intake through offer
Comfort working with recruiting data and reports
Service-oriented, adaptable approach
Less than 25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

An inclusive range of Health Insurance options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to you
Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere Policy
Paid time off that you can use as you see fit
Paid Parental Leave
Reduced working hours on full pay for soon-to-be and new parents
Free access to CL products for employees and their children
Quarterly Wellness Incentives
Monthly employee activities + recognition program
Employee Allyship Groups (EAGs)