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Gusto

Recruiting Operations and Transformation Lead

Gusto

. Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for transforming recruiting processes .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $147,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in transforming recruiting processes through strategic planning, process improvement methodologies, and technology implementation. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and enhance candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Recruiting Operations ManagementProcess Transformation InitiativesLean Six Sigma CertificationRecruiting Technology EcosystemsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Process ImprovementOperational Metrics AnalysisKPI DevelopmentWorkflow AutomationChange ManagementCandidate Experience MetricsService Design PrinciplesAI-Enabled Recruiting AutomationBusiness Process ManagementRequisition Management
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityCoaching and LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Greenhouse ATSSourcing ToolsScheduling PlatformsCase Management SystemsAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Industry Keywords
Talent Acquisition OperationsRecruiting TechnologyOperational ExcellenceHigh-Growth Technology CompaniesContinuous Improvement Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for transforming recruiting processes
  • Analyze end-to-end candidate and hiring lifecycle workflows from requisition intake through offer and onboarding handoff
  • Redesign processes using Lean, service design, and automation principles
  • Consult with technical partners on tooling, AI, and agentic solutions such as InviteOS
  • Build business cases quantifying operational impact, experience improvements, and ROI
  • Prioritize transformation initiatives based on impact, scalability, and strategic objectives
  • Define, track, and report recruiting metrics
  • Diagnose root causes behind unmet KPIs and drive resolution
  • Implement technology solutions improving recruiting operational efficiency
  • Evaluate workflow automation, AI, integrations, self-service capabilities, and system enhancements
  • Own transformation of recruiting workflows, requisition management, and interview/offer processing
  • Ensure operational accuracy, compliance, and service-level achievement across the hiring pipeline
  • Lead candidate-facing support and experience across the hiring journey
  • Improve service delivery through knowledge management, self-service, case management, and interview/scheduling improvements
  • Develop candidate experience metrics and improve satisfaction and time-to-fill outcomes
  • Define operational standards, process ownership, documentation, and governance
  • Create KPI dashboards for efficiency, quality, service levels, cycle times, automation adoption, and candidate experience
  • Lead and coach managers and individual contributors across Recruiting Operations and Candidate Experience
  • Build organizational capability in process improvement and change management
  • Influence senior stakeholders across Recruiting, People Tech, Finance, IT, Security, and Legal
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple organizations
  • Establish a transformation roadmap and deliver measurable process improvements, reduced manual work, improved candidate experience, standardized metrics, and a continuous-improvement culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 10+ years of experience in Recruiting Operations, Talent Acquisition Operations, Business Operations, Process Excellence, Consulting, or related fields
  • 5+ years leading managers and operational teams
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale process transformation initiatives
  • Experience managing recruiting operations, candidate experience/support, or similar service organizations
  • Strong understanding of recruiting technology ecosystems, including Greenhouse or comparable ATS, sourcing tools, and scheduling/case management platforms
  • Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, business process management, or operational excellence methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills using operational metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline conversion, and candidate satisfaction
  • Proven ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority
  • Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferred: experience in high-growth technology companies
  • Preferred: experience implementing recruiting technology or enterprise workflow platforms
  • Preferred: familiarity with AI-enabled recruiting automation and candidate support technologies
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent operational excellence training
  • Preferred: experience leading organizational change and large cross-functional programs
  • Active engagement with AI tools relevant to the role and ongoing AI fluency development

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Equity (RSUs)
  • Benefits
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required when working from an approved non-office location
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
  • Equal opportunity employment