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 project leadership and collaborative communication skills are essential for aligning hiring strategies with workforce plans.

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Recruiting OperationsApplicant Tracking System AdministrationTalent AcquisitionProject LeadershipData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Process DesignRequisition WorkflowsOffer WorkflowsHeadcount TrackingHiring ComplianceSystem ConfigurationReporting ToolsContinuous ImprovementTalent Pipeline DevelopmentData Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganizationAttention to DetailSound JudgmentCollaborative CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Paycom ATSRippling ATSApplicant Tracking System

Industry Keywords

Recruiting LifecycleTalent Acquisition OperationsWorkforce PlanningStakeholder ExperienceHiring Manager Partnership

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 and measure improvements
Create and maintain recruiting playbooks, training materials, templates, and audit-ready documentation
Organize approved and budgeted headcount and coordinate requisition approvals
Partner with Talent leadership, Finance, and business leaders to align hiring with workforce plans
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 and resources that 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
Experience partnering with hiring managers and supporting or leading searches from intake through offer
Comfort working with recruiting data and reports
Service-oriented and adaptable approach

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 and recognition program
Employee Allyship Groups (EAGs)