Recruiting Operations Manager

Nooks

. Own recruiting processes, reporting, analytics, and operating rhythms .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Recruiting Operations and Talent Management, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging technology and automation to enhance recruiting efficiency and candidate experience.

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Recruiting OperationsData-Driven Decision MakingProcess OptimizationAI Implementation in RecruitingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Recruiting AnalyticsProcess DevelopmentProgram ManagementVendor ManagementAutomationCross-Functional Initiative Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsCuriosity for AIBias Toward Action

Tools & Technologies

Recruiting TechnologyNooks AgentAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Talent OperationsEmployer BrandingUniversity RecruitingTechnical Community Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own recruiting processes, reporting, analytics, and operating rhythms
Turn recruiting data into insights and actionable improvements
Manage and optimize recruiting technology and vendor ecosystem, including security, billing, adoption, and training
Research and implement tools and technologies to improve recruiter productivity and candidate experience
Drive adoption of AI across recruiting, including evaluating use cases and implementing Nooks Agent
Lead strategic research projects for data-driven recruiting decisions
Develop and strengthen Nooks’ recruiting and employer brand
Create leverage through systems, automation, processes, and team enablement
Own or support hackathons, technical events, conferences, industry events, hosted events, dinners, university events, and community events
Partner with Marketing, Recruiting, Engineering, People Operations, and other teams
Implement and communicate new processes
Identify training, documentation, and enablement needs
Improve cross-functional workflows and eliminate operational friction
Support strategic People projects
Own and accelerate university recruiting strategy, especially for engineering talent
Build university and technical-community relationships, develop programs and events, measure results, and create a scalable early-career talent pipeline

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Recruiting Operations, Talent Operations, People Operations, Recruiting, Program Management, or a similar function
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Experience building processes or programs from the ground up
Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and emerging recruiting technology
Ability to manage systems, vendors, and multiple cross-functional initiatives
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Bias toward action and willingness to operate in ambiguity
Ability to create leverage, automate work, and improve teams
Ability to come into the San Francisco office on a hybrid basis
Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Limit applications to 3 submissions within 90 days
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity and commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce